Publication day

Whoop...it's publication day for my new psychological thriller, I KNOW THE TRUTH, which has been receiving fabulous reviews from my ARC team.

Here's the blurb:

What lengths would you go to, to escape a loveless marriage?

She did it, she escaped his clutches.

Now she lives under a new name.

For the past five years, Lucy has lived in fear of her past.
But all that is about to change when Matthew enters her life.

Will she be able to finally trust another man after....?

Which should she listen to, her heart or her head?

As she fights to obtain the happiness she deserves, someone is lurking in the shadows with their own dangerous agenda.

Will they be the one to determine whether she lives or dies?

Grab your copy today.

Amazon UK https://amzn.to/313xDbo

Amazon US https://amzn.to/2zPUAUl

New release and a cover reveal

Happy 2018...

Hi everyone, I hope Santa was good to you this year. I received plenty of gift vouchers in my Christmas stocking, I think my family are fed up with pulling their hair out wondering what to buy me. :-)

I hope 2018 brings you much peace and joy. We'll be on the move again in March, hopefully for the final time. But I promise moving house won't get in the way of me bringing you a ton of new releases this year. The Kayli Bright trilogy will be released over the coming few months and I've just started writing the sixteenth book in the Justice series due for release in April.

I'm super excited to tell you that The Missing Children has been very well-received by the ARC team and I can't wait to hear your reaction.

I'm thrilled to announce that The Missing Children is now live on Amazon. You can pick up your copy of the first book in the series at a special introductory price of only 99c/99p here.

http://smarturl.it/themissingchildren

Here's what to expect from this gripping thriller.

"I want my mummy..."

The whisper seems to echo through the rooms of the abandoned house. DI Kayli Bright and her partner, DS Dave Chaplin, aren't strangers to dealing with bad cases, but no one can prepare for the emotional and mental anguish caused by the discovery of a child's remains.

 Determined to find the responsible culprit, several of the dead child's family members surface on their radar of suspects...until they learn of another child's abduction.

The investigation leads Kayli to the shocking conclusion that even more children in the area have been abducted. A race against time ensues to find the children before they get lost in a sinister, evil world.

I'm excited to reveal the cover for Killer on the Run, the second book in the thrilling DI Kayli Bright series which is available on Amazon.

http://smarturl.it/killerontherun

Here's the description.

DI Kayli Bright is called to the scene of a terrible accident that appears to be a case of careless driving. However, her gut reaction tells her there’s much more at stake. Within hours, her suspicions are confirmed when she is called to investigate a second incident on the same stretch of road. This time there is no doubt in Kayli's mind that she's dealing with a murder enquiry.

Are the two incidents connected? Is Kayli looking for a driver with a severe case of road rage? Or is there a twisted serial killer on her patch?

As Kayli sifts through the web of lies to capture the killer, her personal life seems to be falling apart. Her fiancé, Mark, returns home from his new job oversees a changed man. What is he hiding? Could Mark's dark secret be destructive enough to put an end to their relationship?

Maggie - New Release from Netta Newbound

I'm thrilled to be taking part in the blog tour for Netta Newbound's latest release, MAGGIE. 

Here is my 5 star review of MAGGIE which has been published by Bloodhound Books and is out today!

This is another amazing read from Netta Newbound, one of many I might add.

Maggie Simms is only 16 years Old but already her life has been filled with nothing but trauma and heart ache. After burying her mother she is left sharing the family home with her abusive stepfather. Unfortunately he expects her to fill her mother's place in his bed. Maggie is driven to get rid of him once and for all.

But this is only the beginning of her problems when those around her begin losing their lives. Why? Is she jinxed or is there something far more sinister afoot?


As with all Netta's novels this was an exceptional page-turner and extremely difficult to put down until I read those immortal words THE END.

A fabulous read not to be missed.

Amazon USA

Amazon UK

Book Description:

When sixteen-year-old Maggie Simms’ mum loses her battle with cancer, the only family she has left is her abusive stepfather, Kenny.

Horrified to discover he intends to continue his nightly abuse, Maggie is driven to put a stop to him once and for all.

However, she finds her troubles are only just beginning when several of her closest allies are killed.

Although nothing seems to be linking the deaths, Maggie believes she is jinxed.

Why are the people she cares about being targeted?

And who is really behind the murders?

Sometimes the truth is closer than you think.

Author Bio:

My name's Netta Newbound. I write thrillers in many different styles — some grittier than others. The Cold Case Files have a lighter tone and are full of fun. I also write a series set in London, which features one of my favourite characters, Detective Adam Stanley. These books are a little grittier. My standalone books, The Watcher and An Impossible Dilemma, are not for the faint hearted, and it seems you either love them or hate them—I’d love to know what you think.

Originally from Manchester, England, I have travelled extensively and have lived and worked in a variety of exciting places. I now live in New Zealand with my husband. We have three grown up children and four grandchildren.

Author links

Twitter - https://twitter.com/nettanewbound 
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/newboundnetta

Website - http://www.nettanewbound.com/ 

Award winning cover

Thrilled to announce that my wonderful cover artist, Karri Klawiter has won a prestigious award for the cover she created for NO HIDING PLACE. So excited. She's fabulous to work with too. :-)

Congratulations, Karri.

New release in the Hero series only 99c/99p.

I'm delighted to announce that my publishers, Bloodhound Books have today released IN PLAIN SIGHT, the third book in the DI Hero Nelson series. It's on offer for a limited time for only 99c/99p on Amazon.

Amazon all sites: http://hyperurl.co/ilqjgs

Here's what to expect from this fast-paced thriller:

No one is safe... not even the police.

DI Hero Nelson is used to violent crime but this one is personal. When he's called to a crime scene he discovers the victims are two police officers one of whom is a good friend.

Determined to track down the killer, he’s dealt another blow as the body count continues to rise. To catch the killer before he strikes again, Hero calls upon the public for help. But when the criminal ups the ante by taking hostages, he soon regrets his actions.

Can Hero and the police catch the murderer before more innocent victims are hurt?  

Hero must apprehend a killer who is hiding in plain sight before the time runs out.

Another anniversary reached.

Wow, it’s my 7^th anniversary as an Indie author and what a way to celebrate; the release of Tragic Deception written my dear friend Linda Prather and also Amazon have chosen a collection of both of our books in a special promotion running throughout October. #PoweredByIndie

Since contemplating writing I have now penned 13 books in the Justice series, Prime Justice is being written at the moment. Plus, I’ve also written 24 novels and several novellas – a total of over 40 titles and sold in excess of a million and a quarter books. It’s been an exciting journey and I’ve made some fabulous friends along the way. But I could never have achieved these results without my loyal fans and their love of Lorne and the gang. So pat yourselves on the back if you’ve ever bought one of my books. http://amzn.to/2dD2l4n

Kindle Unlimited series now available

If you're a subscriber of Kindle Unlimited you can now follow the adventures of PI Ellie Brazil and her partner Brian Lynx in Sole Intention and Grave Intention for FREE. Book three Devious Intentions is due out in the summer of 2016.

Here's what to expect from Sole Intention: Former police officers Ellen Brazil and Brian Lynx have joined forces to start a successful missing persons investigation firm which has just been contracted to find the wife of bodybuilder Will Endersbe. Ellen discovers that a number of women with similar features and hair colour have also vanished in the Worcester area. Ellen and Brian suspect a serial kidnapper is to blame, and without a body, the police are happy to leave the case in their hands to solve. Hoping the women are still alive, Ellen digs for clues and races to find the women, despite her troubled private life and a meddlesome stepfather with a violent secret.


All Amazon sites: hyperurl.co/0jqecc

And from Grave Intention: Private investigator Ellen Brazil is hired to find ex-banker Charles Dugan, who disappeared after his mansion burned to the ground. Ellen quickly discovers that Dugan's new profession--playing poker full time--has earned him a circle of very dangerous "friends." Ellen's investigation is disrupted when her mother is injured, leaving Ellen to wonder why her mother's abusive husband has gone missing when he should be at the hospital. Ellen finds herself trying to solve two cases at once while smoothing over her own personal issues. When she learns Dugan has plans to flee the country, she knows it's imperative she finds him before the gang he owes money to discover his whereabouts and carry out their grave intentions.


All Amazon sites: hyperurl.co/447l86

Happy reading.

Two new releases to announce!

I have exciting news to share in the form of two brand new releases. The first is the second book in my Hero series, End Result. The second is a collection of 7 suspense novels by NY Times and USA Today bestselling authors. I'm pleased to say that you'll find Sole Intention the first mystery in the Intention series in the collection. 

Out now, the second book in the Hero series, End Result. 

Before DI Hero Nelson has the chance to get used to his new role as a father to brand-new twins, a murder investigation steals his attention. When a second victim is discovered on his patch, Hero has his eye on a single perpetrator for both murders - but the suspect has a solid alibi for both crimes.

Hero continues his investigation until he obtains a surprising end result.

On offer for only 99c/77p for the first week. You can buy it from the following sites. 

Amazon US     Amazon UK   KOBO      B&N     iBooks

LIMITED EDITION BOX SET! Mystery, danger and suspense lurk in these 7 full-length, stand-alone novels by 7 award-winning, USA Today and New York Times Bestselling Authors. 550 reviews for the individual books with an overall 4.2 star rating

Here are the links where to purchase MORTAL CRIMES for only $0.99/77p.

Amazon          KOBO        B&N         IBooks

Top thriller writer Claude Bouchard drops by.

 Today I had the honour and privilege of having the superb thriller writer Claude Bouchard as my guest. 




 1. When and why did you decide to become an Indie writer?

 Though I wrote my first three novels in the mid to late 90s and did some agent querying at the time, I ended up putting the writing and related activities aside for a number of years as I concentrated on my management career, university studies and oil painting. It was only in 2009 when I brought my manuscripts to light again, my intention at the time being simply to see them in actual book format for personal satisfaction. Following another round of revision and editing, I published all three with Lulu, ordered copies for myself and family; and then a complete stranger bought Vigilante and loved it. I’d already started working on my fourth novel by then and started looking into how to push my wares to the world. An Indie writer was born.

2. What genre do you write in and what genre do you prefer to read?

 I mostly write crime thrillers with six out to date and a seventh in the works, all part of a series. I’ve also written ASYLUM, a stand-alone psych-thriller which deals with family life and has proven to be my ‘love it’ or ‘hate it’ work to date. My reading genres run wider than crime thrillers and include espionage, legal, action/adventure, to name a few.

3. Where do you sell most books, USA or UK, Amazon or Barnes and Noble?

 The bulk of my sales are in the U.S. or via Amazon.com to be more precise though I’ve been selling sufficiently through Amazon U.K. over the last several months to receive a monthly paycheque. All six installments of my Barry/McCall crime series are currently exclusively available in ebook format at Amazon due to enrollment in their KDP Select programme. ASYLUM is available at a variety of ebook retailers and all seven novels are available world-wide in print.

4. During your childhood who was your biggest influence?

 An easy question to answer and I do so with pride; my parents. We (which includes my brother and two sisters) were instilled with strong values such as honesty, respect for others and professional ethics. We were all encouraged to do whatever we wanted in life but urged to strive to be the best we could in our chosen field. ‘Several’ years later, we’re all still doing that and remain inspired by our parents.

5. Are you fortunate enough to write full-time?

Thanks to a successful corporate career in a previous life, accumulated equity and investments, a small remaining mortgage balance and a spouse with full-time employment, I am fortunate enough to write full-time. Now to define what full-time writing means… A true pantser, I’ve never written on a plan or with a deadline and there are days when I don’t write, at least not in terms of novel writing. However, there are all the sub-components of writing such as website updates, blogging, developing rapport with current and future readers and, of course, interviews.

6. If Hollywood came knocking who would you want to play your main character?

 Cool! This is where I get to cheat again and copy/paste my response from a past interview. I say ‘cheat again’ as the question has been asked twice in the past.

 Warning – The following text has been copied and pasted: The question was asked to me about Chris Barry several years ago and the almost immediate answer was Matthew McConaughey at the time. Since then, I’ve always had difficulty picturing someone else though Thomas Jane and Paul Walker are plausible candidates. Denzel Washington would be great in McCall’s role though age becomes a factor so possibly Isaiah Washington or Terrence Howard instead. Christian Bale would also be a consideration.

7. Name 6 people, dead or alive, you’d love to have as guests seated around your dinner-table.

Bruce Springsteen, Melissa Etheridge, David Gilmour, Dave Matthews, Sheryl Crow and Guy Bélanger, not so much for the dinner thing but more so for an after dinner jam session. I love live music and guitars and seeing this crew mess around together would be a riot. For those who don’t know Guy Bélanger, he’s from Quebec and is a true wizard with a harmonica.

8. What one piece of advice have you found the most important in your writing career?

Sometimes, something is obvious and staring you in the face yet someone has to tell you about it. This was the case with me back in February of this year when I wrote a blog post entitled, “What Makes a Book Sell?” The aim of my post wasn’t to explain what actually makes a book sell… I was asking the question. Bestselling author, Robert Bidinotto, who I’m privileged to call a friend, took the time to email me and lay out a plan which consisted of sprucing up my book description for Vigilante on Amazon (he did the spruce job for me), enrolling it in KDP Select, scheduling a giveaway promo and making a hell of a lot of noise about it. In my case, it worked. I’ve since sold thousands of copies, not only of Vigilante but of the other five thrillers currently in my series as well. Great advice.

9. What are your plans for the coming year?

 I’m currently working on Femme Fatale, the seventh installment of my Barry/McCall crime series, which features Leslie Robb, a minor character introduced in my fifth novel, who decided minor just wasn’t good enough for her. In fact, a little more than halfway into the book, Leslie started taking much more room than I had expected and then went on to regularly jump into the spotlight throughout the sixth novel.

 I also have s stand-alone entitled The Last Party in progress but presently simmering while I tend to Leslie’s needs.

10. And finally, if you were stranded on a desert island what 3 books would you choose to have with you?

Ah, an easy question. The three books would definitely be My Kindle, The Kobo and Sony Reader. *Note to self: Load up readers before traveling.*






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