The complete works, (so far)!

These include books from The Torc Trilogy.

Book 1; The Belgae Torc

Book 2; The Gordian Knot

Book 3; Cutting the Gordian Knot (The Final Solution)

The Torc Trilogy follows the adventures of Dr Orlagh Gairne, archaeologist at The National Museum of Ireland as she searches for a lost torc.  Once it has been found she  struggles to deal with its ancient powers. The Torc has a chequered history stretching back to the Iron Age.  Many people throughout history have tried to possess it and harness its powers often with tragic consequences.  

The thrillers begin with The Witness; a psychological thriller which sees Josie MacDonald, a landscape artist striving to outwit a serial killer who haunts not only her life but the lives of her friends.  

The Cellist; my second thriller focuses more on the police investigation into the mysterious deaths of musicians.  DI Terry Ashton and his partner DS Isobel Woods work tirelessly to track down the killer before he strikes again.  Mia Ashton, Terry's daughter, a rising star in the classical music world attracts the attention of the killer.  Can her father and the might of the Metropolitan Police Force keep her safe or is it too late?  

The Photographer; focuses more on the lives of the victims and sees DS Woods investigating a case of abduction and murder.  

Characters, places and references from all three books appear across the range and although I have tried to write each book as a standalone novel it would be advantageous to have read them in order.

Further books in this 'series' are expected with Woods involved in another case later this year.  

My books are available on both Kindle and as paperbacks from Amazon and all good online book sellers such as Waterstones and Barnes and Noble.

Happy Reading!

Short story in progress

Another short story or will it morph into something more?

 

I have been working these last four weeks, helping out at my previous employer who is particularly busy and short staffed at the moment.

This unfortunately has had a detrimental on my completing the novel that I have been writing these past few months.  Its almost finished and as you can imagine has reached a critical stage where the plot comes together and the twists and turns become relevant.  I have made loads of notes and prompts throughout the writing process but now feel that I need to read through the manuscript before continuing to the finale.  I'm back to work next week so this will have to wait until I have more time and can focus on this critical part of the writing process.

However, the itch to write needs to be scratched so I began to write a short story yesterday.  Having introduced the characters and laid down the foundations for the plot I now feel that it could develop into a novella or perhaps something longer.  Only time will tell and of course the cajoling characters who are constantly making their thoughts known.  

Their thoughts or my thoughts?

Happy reading and stay safe.

A thriller, the plot continues...

 The Photographer my latest thriller.

‘Suddenly he was there beside her.  She could sense him, his shadow a spirit come to claim her soul, Blinking rapidly in an attempt to clear her vision she believed that if she could make eye contact with him she could appeal to his conscience – but she was mistaken. He was no longer there…’

            Professional photographer Matthew Cunningham returns home from a successful assignment in Paris and upon realising the loss of his camera case, he panics, not only does it contain expensive photographic equipment, but also hundreds of stored images. 

           Several days later, his girlfriend Libby Ellis receives an anonymous package containing both photographs of the models Matt works with and also herself. 

After a meeting, Libby fails to return home and Detective Sergeant Isobel Woods begins investigating her disappearance.  Struggling with internal politics and a boss intent on discrediting her, she is told to solve the case as quickly as possible.  However, events take an unexpected turn.

           Gradually women connected to Matt are drawn into the nightmare and DS Woods suspects his involvement.  Co-operating with the police while secretly negotiating with the abductor, Matt risks incriminating himself and is left with no option but to gamble with the lives of those closest to him.

This book continues the adventures of DS Isobel Woods and other characters from my previous thrillers The Witness and The Cellist.

Available from Amazon on kindle or as a paperback from all good on-line book stores including Waterstones and Barnes and Noble.

Happy Reading!