Hi there!
Last month, I promised you news of two new series. Then I went quiet. That’s because I was actually writing them. The good new is that they’re both coming out this summer, and I think you’re going to enjoy at least one of them. Possibly both. 😅
Murder on the Galaxy Belle
Cosmic Casefiles, Book 1
Available 31st July — Preorder here
If you’re missing Tanya, meet Stella Maris. She’s inherited a rust-bucket cargo spaceship, a hostile crew, and — almost immediately — a murder she didn’t ask to solve. Same sharp instincts, different galaxy. Cosmic Casefiles has the ensemble warmth of Seacastle with added space adventure and a roguish pilot you probably shouldn’t trust.
And if you’re feeling adventurous after that…
Dead Line
Portsmouth Bill Series, Book 1
Available 31 July — Preorder here
DS Bill Grant gets handed a missing teenager case on a morning when everyone else called in sick. It should be routine. It isn’t. When the boy turns up dead and the trail leads into Portsmouth’s county lines network, Bill — who has been coasting for years — finds himself dangerously out of his depth. Then he discovers his daughter knew the victim.
Character-driven British crime fiction for readers of Ann Cleeves and Peter Robinson.
From my desk
In July, I’m moving to Ireland to live with my parents, who will be 91 and almost 89. It feels like the right thing to do as they need a helping hand around the house. I suspect some of you will understand exactly what I mean. I’ll still be writing – possibly more than ever, since my parents’ idea of a big night out is going to bed at eight and watching the news on a loop until midnight.
If police procedurals aren’t your thing, ignore Bill entirely. No hard feelings, although I can’t speak for Bill. If cozy mysteries in space sound wrong to you, Stella will understand.
If you’re the kind of reader who’ll try both – will you be my BFF?
PJ
P.S. Hit reply — are you Team Stella or Team Bill? I want to know.
