Release Schedule Updates & Other Ideas

I’ve had several emails from readers asking about when books from the various series are going to be published, so I thought I’d sketch out a rough release schedule to kick off the brand new year, plus throw in a few other bits and pieces.

Next story up is Treasure of Babylon (Avalon Adventures #2). This will see the crew of the Avalon chasing down one of the most precious and holy objects of all time – the Ark of the Covenant. In their search for this they all get to know each other a little better and confront a new terrible enemy, but they soon realize things are not as they seem.

 

 

Treasure of Babylon (Avalon Adventures #2)

After that, Joe and the rest of the ECHO team return in The King’s Tomb (Joe Hawke #10). This has taken longer than I anticipated because it’s going to be a pivotal novel in the story of Hawke and his friends. With some high-profile deaths and some big shifts in the arc there’s a lot of story, but I also want it to read very fast, so it’s taking some time to put together. On the Hawke series in general it’s worth pointing out that I have a full arc planned out and know pretty much where it’s going, but I am able to veer off course for more standalone stories if a good one comes along.

I would like other novels of 2018 to include The Orpheus Legacy (Joe Hawke #11) and Day of the Dead (Joe Hawke #12). These are working titles that may or may not stick, as is (maybe but unlikely in 2018) Shadow of the Apocalypse (Joe Hawke #13). I’m also keen to release Raiders #2 which is already partially written. The second Harry Bane thriller – The Taranis Conspiracy – is sketched out but I doubt a 2018 release will be possible.

 

 

Typewriter: check. Booze: check. Peace and quiet: Forget about it.

Other “further out” ideas lurking in the basement include a British crime novel which is partially written, but it’s a very old idea of mine pre-dating Hawke. The main man is currently called DCI Jacob, and the story is more of an action-adventure novel in many respects as it’s very fast-paced with lots of chases, etc. Some readers might be disappointed that I have not yet been able to incorporate a helicopter into it… I strongly doubt this will be ready in 2018, and there’s a good chance poor old Jacob will never see the light of day at all.

I'm also trying to breathe life into a favourite character of mine from a few years back by the name of Blake. He is a former military officer who spends his time helping out ordinary folks, a sort of cross between the A-Team and Jack Reacher or thereabouts. I have worked with many senior military officers in the past, including SAS, and I wanted a new universe to use some of this experience, and Blake is that place, but again it's just a matter of finding the time. I have three stories for Blake (brace for more working titles): The Operator, The Brazilian Girl and Jericho Creek. These may or may not emerge over the next couple of years.

More concrete is a surprise for readers of the Hawke series which should be coming along with luck in 2018… ;)  Also, I got a nice Christmas present from my US Publishers this year in the shape of some lovely Audiobook CDs for The Vault of Poseidon. These are narrated by the outstanding Shaun Grindell and I’ll be giving one or two of them away in the near future so keep an eye out for this on my Facebook page if you want a chance to win one.

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Finally, I wanted to thank you, Dear Mystery Reader, for your continuing support and encouragement on this amazing journey we’re taking together. Having published 12 novels in a little over 2 years, it’s fair to say I spend a great deal of time buried in the worlds of my characters, so it’s always great to look up once in a while and see how supportive you are with your comments on social media and especially in your emails (you know who you are). From my heart, sincere thanks for this – it’s why writers write.

So, Dear Mystery Reader, wherever you are – here’s to wishing you a Happy New Year and a healthy and prosperous 2018!

R

2018 (Very Rough) Release Schedule

Treasure of Babylon (Avalon Adventures #2)

The King’s Tomb (Joe Hawke #10)

The Orpheus Legacy (Joe Hawke #11)

Raiders #2

Day of the Dead (Joe Hawke #12)

+ maybe but unlikely: Shadow of the Apocalypse (Joe Hawke #13)

I’m aiming for this but it might end up totally different, plus look out for a few surprises on the way as usual J

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