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From Rubber and Blood to Bureaucratic Blame

Posted on 9th July, 2025

My second book in the Jordan Kingsfield trilogy, Driving Dead, is a crime novel that doesn’t stop at crime. Beneath the road collisions, foot chases, …

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Roads – The most unpredictable crime scenes.

Posted on 10th May, 2025

How ‘Driving Dead’ Depicts Fatal Collisions and Investigations Roads are among the most unpredictable crime scenes. Unlike planned robberies or premeditated murders, fatal collisions often …

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How ‘Blind Murder’ Challenges Traditional Crime Fiction with Unpredictable Twists

Posted on 26th March, 2025

Crime fiction thrives on suspense, tension, and the art of deception. Readers love solving the puzzle alongside the detective, anticipating the next move and uncovering …

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Authenticity in Crime Writing – Using Realistic Police Jargon in ‘Blind Murder’

Posted on 7th March, 2025

Crime fiction is one of the most widely read genres, and for good reason—it allows readers to step into the high-pressure world of law enforcement, …

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A Very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Posted on 26th December, 2024

Wishing all my readers and colleagues, old and new, a great Christmas. I look forward to what 2025 has in store for us all.   …

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The Old Coppers Podcast – S1 Ep6 (Finale)

Posted on 14th December, 2024

Episode 6 – Developing character In this final episode of the series and the year, I talk about developing interesting characters in your novel. Listen …

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