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Thank you to everyone who bought a copy of my new novel.  If you would like a signed copy I am currently running a special offer of just £10.00 Inc delivery, ( UK only). 

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Poster

I created this poster for an event I'm doing shortly.

 

My new novel is available as a paperback and on Kindle from Amazon.

Kindle price special offer at just 77p for this month only.

If you would like a signed copy then message me.

£10.00 postage included UK only.

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The Royal Park Murders

Introducing the cover of my latest novel

Her skin crawled as she sensed danger. Turning away she began to run but there was no rhythm to her pace, it was a desperate retreat filled with panic. After a few paces, she looked back again but it was the same. The pavement was empty, the man was nowhere to be seen…

The Royal Park Murders synopsis:-

The Royal Parks of London are safe green spaces enjoyed by many thousands of people, but when the body of a young woman is discovered in Hyde Park, the harmonious balance between nature and recreation is disturbed.

Newly promoted Detective Inspector Isobel Woods is tasked with leading the investigation, then elements of a previous case threaten her wellbeing forcing her to prove to a new boss that she is fit to lead her team.

Things rarely go to plan and the situation escalates when the killer strikes again. Unexpectedly, a web of abuse, fraud and deceit is exposed and as they investigate further Woods and her colleagues’ lives are endangered.

With resources stretched to the limit, the team must keep themselves and the public safe.

What other surprises will be uncovered before the investigation reaches a satisfactory conclusion?

Out on the 10th November the paperback and kindle version should be available from Amazon and to order from bookshops soon after.

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The Royal Park Murders

 Exciting news

My next novel is out on 10th November.

This is a crime novel featuring Detective Inspector Isobel Woods.

Other books in this series:-  The Cellist

                                              The Photographer

Some of the characters mentioned in these books appear in my psychological thriller The Witness.

More details to follow.

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Work in progress

This is a record of my work in progress, the word count.  Last November I started to write a stand alone novel then in April this year I began negotiating with a new publisher.  They suggested that I continue writing crime novels including my character DI Isobel Woods so I changed the plot, cutting out several thousand words, but I feel that I have really struggled with the story.  It's a difficult case for my characters and this seems to have transferred into my writing. The novel is now almost complete and soon the editing process can begin, only then will I know if I've done enough. Will I be satisfied with my work? The really annoying part is, the publisher that I was negotiating with decided not to take me on. At least I have another book in my crime series!

Trip to Suffolk

 My wife and I have just returned from a fleeting trip to Suffolk.  It's a county that we love and have stayed there before.  This time we went to a nice hotel near Lowestoft.

Outside one of my favourite breweries in Southwold.  Unfortunately we didn't take a trip or get to sample the ale.

On the end of the pier at Southwold.

Next we went to Framlingham to visit the castle.  We went there once before some years ago, it's a lovely place steeped in history.  

Looking down into the Bailey from the wall walk.  (She caught me without a smile)!

About to take a stroll through the dry mote and surrounding grounds.

We were only there for a couple of nights, so had a limited time.  

Left loads to see for another time.

The Photographer

‘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…’

Published in 2020, The Photographer covers another period in the life and career of my character Detective Sergeant Isobel Woods. 

 Synopsis 

 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.

The Photographer is available from Amazon as a paperback and on Kindle.  It can also be ordered from all good bookshops.