'The Late Greats' by Nick Quantrill. The second novel in the Joe Geraghty series

Having been convinced by their manager, Kane Major, to put their acrimonious break-up behind them and launch a comeback, New Holland, Hull’s most successful band of the 1990s, is reforming. Allowing one privileged journalist to document the process.
Joe Geraghty is employed to act as a liaison between the different camps. What appears to be a straightforward assignment sees him neck deep in trouble when singer, Greg Tasker, disappears leaving behind a trail of people who wanted him out of their lives.
Geraghty has to choose sides and the investigation penetrates deeper into the city. As the rich and famous rub shoulders with the poor and vulnerable, the stakes increase. Forced to keep his friends close but his enemies’ closer still, the case could see Joe Geraghty lose everything.

An unputdownable read by one of Hull's own greatest. Joe Geraghty belongs up there with the best in the genre. --Sheila Quigley (author of "Nowhere Man")

Great read, with pace, style and a good helping of northern grit. It is noir with salt in the air. --Neil White (author of "Cold Kill")

A cold blast of fresh northern air. Nick Quantrill's conflicted hero is as gritty and downtrodden as his home town --Howard Linskey (author of "The Drop")

Joe Geraghty is a wonderfully flawed hero and cements Nick Quantrill's position as Yorkshire's number one crime writer
--Russ Litten (author of "Scream If You Want To Go Faster")

"An unputdownable read by one of Hull's own greatest. Joe Geraghty belongs up there with the best in the genre." Sheila Quigley author of "Thorn In My Side". --caffeine-nights.com

"Great read, with pace, style and a good helping of northern grit. It is noir with salt in the air."
Neil White author of "Cold Kill". --caffeine-nights.com

"A cold blast of fresh northern air. Nick Quantrill's conflicted hero is as gritty and downtrodden as his home town." Howard Linskey author of "The Drop" --caffeine-nights.com

"Joe Geraghty is a wonderfully flawed hero and cements Nick Quantrill's position as Yorkshire's number one crime writer." Russ Litten author of "Scream If You Want To Go Faster"
--caffeine-nights.com

"Geraghty is as flawed and rugged as the tough northern landscape through which he prowls, and Quantrill's a terrific talent." Matt Hilton (author of the Joe Hunter thrillers)
--Matt Hilton (author of the Joe Hunter thrillers)

“An unputdownable read by one of Hull’s own greatest. Joe Geraghty belongs up there with the best in the genre.” Sheila Quigley author of “Thorn In My Side”.

“Great read, with pace, style and a good helping of northern grit. It is noir with salt in the air."
Neil White author of “Cold Kill”.

“A cold blast of fresh northern air. Nick Quantrill’s conflicted hero is as gritty and downtrodden as his home town.” Howard Linskey author of “The Drop”

"Joe Geraghty is a wonderfully flawed hero and cements Nick Quantrill's position as Yorkshire's number one crime writer." Russ Litten author of “Scream If You Want To Go Faster”



'Frank’s Wild Years' by Nick Triplow - an urban masterpiece

Frank’s Wild Years is a story of betrayal and last chances at the frayed and fading edges of the south London underworld.

IN THE TWILIGHT days between Christmas and New Year, ageing Frank Neaves is about to drink away his last tenner in a Deptford boozer. A former friend and associate of long-dead local villain Dave Price, Frank’s scotch-soaked meditation is interrupted when it’s discovered that Carl, Price’s son and the pub’s landlord, has disappeared leaving an oblique one line note for barmaid, Adeline.

After a visit to Carl’s mother, Rose, they discover he has gone to Hull to bring his young daughter, Grace, back to south London to celebrate New Year’s Eve. Adeline knows this means coming up against the malevolent James O’Keefe, Carl’s ex-wife’s new bloke and small time crook. Certain of a violent confrontation that the Carl can’t win, Adeline persuades Frank to join her and together they take a slow train for Humberside.

Over the course of the next few days, Frank, Carl and Adeline each have a chance to redeem past mistakes, none more so than Frank, whose past comes back to haunt him in ways he could never have imagined.

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'An urban masterpiece; riveting from first to last. Nick Triplow is the true successor to Ted Lewis.' Mike Hodges, Film Director - Get Carter

Tom Kendal - Private Eye

“Well, Mr Kendall, let us say you purchased twenty thousand shares in Rockford Metals today and sold them on Friday, you should make a profit of twenty, twenty-two per cent. Something like that,” Collier said. He paused and shook his head. “In other words, you'll make quite a killing.”

He paused once again and smiled. “But somehow, Mr Kendall, I don't think you came here to talk about investments, did you?”

Kendall smiled and shook his head. No, he hadn't. He had quite a different kind of killing on his mind … the killing of Robert Andrews.

Just one excellent Amazon review of many by Babs Morton.

The story of doggedly determined Kendall, the Miami detective who always gets his man. No manic car chases or shootouts, but simply, the very clever and subtly amusing antics of the outwardly slow witted but inwardly razor sharp, Kendall as he sets out to prove a fellow traveller was murdered. His long suffering secretary Mollie provides the perfect foil and straight woman for his dry humour, and the plot itself is topical and well executed.

The author reveals the clues and punchlines with perfect timing and also gives us a view of London as seen through the eyes of first time visitor's, which in itself is informative and amusing.

A deliciously corrupt baddie and an overworked inspector from New Scotland Yard, are added to the mix to give an entertaining story of good versus bad in a totally believable tale.

A thoroughly enjoyable read. Recommended!

Lallapaloosa and The Complete Lynchcliffe Trilogy

"Lallapaloosa" by Rags Daniels, out next week on Kindle

Lallapaloosa. Out next week. Original, fast moving, and atmospheric to the last whiff of a Partagas cigar. It begins thirty years after the event with a series of sinister murders against a fraternity of retired mercenaries who, having fought alongside 'Ché' in the Congo, grouped for one last mission in the jungles of Bolivia.
For thirty years, Richard Strang, thought he shared the worlds best kept secret with no one. Then one summer evening, the tap of a blind man's cane and a nose for the toasted Cuban leaf, changed all that. 'Lallapaloosa'...An original, dialogue driven, bullet fast thriller, that gives the term retribution a whole new meaning.

 

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The Complete Lynchcliffe Cuckoo trilogy all in one volume with a collective author introduction.

WARNING: This book is not suitable for children and young adults as it contains adult material and deals with adult themes

Vol 1 Mis en Scene

This is where it all began with the tragic and unexpected death of a new mother in the autumn of 1891. A grief-stricken father places his daughter, Margaret, up for adoption convinced he cannot give her the start in life she deserves.

The sinking of RMS Titanic throws Margaret into a new life with relatives she had not previously known existed owing to a long held disagreement between her adoptive mother and her sister.

Here begins the passionate love affair between heiress Margaret Trevelyan and lowly chauffeur, Lewis Franklin.

Secrets, lies, machinations and murder combine with love, friendship and loyalty to shape the beginning of a love story in the early twentieth century.

The reader is drawn into the secret of Margaret’s true heritage as well as the truth about her adoptive mother, Celia, Lady Trevelyan.

Vol 2 the Enemy Within

A faithful servant falls ill on Sarah Lynchcliffe's wedding day.

Margaret & Lewis Franklin’s love story continues as they seek to raise their children and protect them as Britain goes to war.

Helena, Lady Lynchcliffe, recovers her fighting spirit and manages to find new love while she fears for the safety of her son who is fighting in the trenches.

The household at Lynchcliffe Park remain loyal to one another and stand against the heart-ache brought about by shell-shock, marital infidelity and death.

Young Sarah Lynchcliffe finds friendship and later love from an unexpected source. This second volume takes us through the First World War exploring its effects on family life and relationships.

Vol 3 Making Peace with the Past.

Following the war this final volume is set in 1919 against the backdrop of the Spanish Flu pandemic that decimated the population.

Each of the main characters seeks to resolve issues from their past which they do with true integrity and courage, banding together in love and loyalty. Even the seemingly perfect Lewis Franklin must face his own past in order to find peace.

But the greatest triumph comes from the return home of the presumed dead Celia, Lady Lynchcliffe’s estranged sister. Can the sisters finally lay their past to rest?

The Complete Lynchcliffe Cuckoo trilogy all in one volume with a collective author introduction.

WARNING: This book is not suitable for children and young adults as it contains adult material and deals with adult themes

Vol 1 Mis en Scene

This is where it all began with the tragic and unexpected death of a new mother in the autumn of 1891. A grief-stricken father places his daughter, Margaret, up for adoption convinced he cannot give her the start in life she deserves.

The sinking of RMS Titanic throws Margaret into a new life with relatives she had not previously known existed owing to a long held disagreement between her adoptive mother and her sister.

Here begins the passionate love affair between heiress Margaret Trevelyan and lowly chauffeur, Lewis Franklin.

Secrets, lies, machinations and murder combine with love, friendship and loyalty to shape the beginning of a love story in the early twentieth century.

The reader is drawn into the secret of Margaret’s true heritage as well as the truth about her adoptive mother, Celia, Lady Trevelyan.

Vol 2 the Enemy Within

A faithful servant falls ill on Sarah Lynchcliffe's wedding day.

Margaret & Lewis Franklin’s love story continues as they seek to raise their children and protect them as Britain goes to war.

Helena, Lady Lynchcliffe, recovers her fighting spirit and manages to find new love while she fears for the safety of her son who is fighting in the trenches.

The household at Lynchcliffe Park remain loyal to one another and stand against the heart-ache brought about by shell-shock, marital infidelity and death.

Young Sarah Lynchcliffe finds friendship and later love from an unexpected source. This second volume takes us through the First World War exploring its effects on family life and relationships.

Vol 3 Making Peace with the Past.

Following the war this final volume is set in 1919 against the backdrop of the Spanish Flu pandemic that decimated the population.

Each of the main characters seeks to resolve issues from their past which they do with true integrity and courage, banding together in love and loyalty. Even the seemingly perfect Lewis Franklin must face his own past in order to find peace.

But the greatest triumph comes from the return home of the presumed dead Celia, Lady Lynchcliffe’s estranged sister. Can the sisters finally lay their past to rest?

 

An interview with Reprisals DCI Marlowe.

Detective Chief Inspector Philip Marlowe speaking with ...

         Question. What made you join the police force?
Answer. I left school at 15 and went to work on Hull fish docks as a barrow boy, lugging aluminium barrels of fish about. After a short time I decided I didn't like the early starts and cold winter mornings, so I joined the force as a cadet.

Question. Philip Marlowe, do people confuse you with Raymond Chandler's fictional character?
Answer. No, not really, but saying that, older people do make comments.

Question. Have you always lived in Beverley?
Answer. No, I was born in Hull and for most of the time I lived on Hessle Road, I didn't move out of the city until I got married.

Question. Married?
Answer. Let's not go there.

Question. Who do you prefer Hull FC or Hull Kingston Rovers?
Answer. Let's be honest, who would a west Hull lad support? It has got to be Hull FC, mind you I don't mind watching Hull City now and again.

Question. What's your favourite meal?
Answer. You can't beat good old fish and chips with plenty of vinegar and white bread and butter. Being in the type of job I am, I rely a lot on the freezer. But no matter what it is, it tastes a lot better with a couple of glasses of vino!

Question. Do you have any pet hates?
Answer. I hate it when the young Officers call me Guv, I put it down to watching too much television.

Question. Finally tell us about Archie.
Answer. Not much to say really, he's of mixed parentage, I think there's a bit of Cocker Spaniel in there somewhere. I got custody of Archie after the divorce, basically the ex Mrs Marlowe didn't want him.

Thanks very much for sparing the time to speak with us Chief Inspector.

That's ok, hang on a minute my mobiles ringing, yes, right I'm on my way. Sorry, have to go now there's been a crime wave while we've been speaking

'Mrs Jones' by BA Morton

Night Publishing author BA Morton, was a runner up last year at the  Brympton Festival, this year she is wearing a different hat as guest speaker at this years show. On this Friday evening Babs will be reading from her next novel, 'wildewood' and I'm sure we all wish her well.

Lizzie Jones arrives in New York to deliver a package.

Witnessing a hit and run is bad enough, but when the deceased is the person she was supposed to meet and the driver wants the package bad enough to kill for it, what’s a girl to do? Dialling 911 probably isn’t her smartest idea, particularly when she’s hiding secrets of her own. But fearing for her life all she can do is stick with the cop.

Detective Tommy Connell is a single dad with a string of bad breaks and he needs a bust to keep his job. He reckons cute little Lizzie might be just the ticket but first he needs her to tell the truth and she’s not very good at that. Connell has a way with the ladies but as he soon learns, Lizzie Jones is like no lady he’s ever met.

Why did she see a hit and run when everyone else saw an accident? Why is she travelling on someone else’s counterfeit passport? Why is Connell’s own nemesis the albino mobster Mo Pater so interested in Mrs Jones from England and just what is the story with the mysterious Mr Jones?

Setting out to solve the puzzle, Connell is inexplicably drawn back to his own chequered past and the murder of the mother of his child. Realising that the two cases are connected and that Lizzie is the witness who may help him finally obtain justice, he wonders whether justice is enough, when revenge is what he craves.

Tempted?
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Crime in the Library

Caffeine Night writers, Nick Triplow author of 'Frank's Wild Years' an Urban Noir Masterpiece and Nick Quantrill, author of 'The Late Greats', the second Joe Gerahty novel, get to grips in the library and discuss their latest work in front of an audience at Cleethorpes library.   

                                     

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djUgmJXIHH8&feature=youtu.be

REPRISAL - love it or hate it?

              

Since being published on the 22 November 2011, Reprisal has enjoyed many excellent reviews on Amazon and at the same time endured some that are downright awful. Nevertheless, in a few short weeks Reprisal  reached #6 in the UK top 100 Kindle books and is still #2 in the Hard-Boiled category and #3 in Police Procedurals. Still, despite of reviews good and bad Reprisal keeps dipping in and out of the Kindle top 100.