David C Dawson

Everyone has secrets... but some are fatal. 1932, London. Late one December night Simon Sampson stumbles across the body of a woman in an alleyway. Her death is linked to a plot by right-wing extremists to assassinate the King on Christmas Day. Simon resolves to do his patriotic duty and unmask the traitors.But Simon Sampson lives a double life. Not only is he a highly respected BBC radio announcer, but he's also a man who loves men, and as such must live a secret life. His investigation risks revealing his other life and with that imprisonment under Britain's draconian homophobic laws of the time. He faces a stark choice: his loyalty to the King or his freedom.This is the first in a new series from award-winning author David C. Dawson. A richly atmospheric novel set in the shadowy world of 1930s London, where secrets are commonplace, and no one is quite who they seem.The Simon Sampson Mysteries start in London 1932 and continue through the 1930s across Europe.Set against the rise of fascism in the continent, the series features a man who does his patriotic duty to fight the enemy, even though as a gay man he's an outlaw.

FINALIST - 2021 International Book Awards NOT EVERY HERO WEARS A UNIFORMCan love last a lifetime? Billy Walsh and Daniel Richards never intended to be matchmakers. After all, they're only at the start of their own love story. When Billy uncovers a failed love affair, he learns it lasted more than fifty years until it fell apart.He and Daniel see their own fledgling relationship through the lens of the now estranged couple, and they vow to reunite the elderly lovers. But as they set about their task, the pressure of modern life threatens to tear them apart.

A young man. Unconscious in a hospital bed. His life is in the balance from a drugs overdose.Attempted suicide or attempted murder?British lawyer Dominic Delingpole investigates, with the help of his larger than life partner Jonathan McFadden. Compromising photographs of senior politicians and business chiefs are discovered.Is the young man a blackmailer?Dominic and Jonathan uncover a conspiracy reaches into the highest levels of government and powerful corporations. Three people are murdered, and Dominic and Jonathan struggle for their very survival in this gripping thriller.

Award winner in the 2017 FAPA President's Awards for Adult Suspense and Thrillers.A young man. Unconscious in a hospital bed. His life is in the balance from a drugs overdose.Attempted suicide or attempted murder?British lawyer Dominic Delingpole investigates, with the help of his larger than life partner Jonathan McFadden.Compromising photographs of senior politicians and business chiefs are discovered.Is the young man a blackmailer?Dominic and Jonathan uncover a conspiracy that reaches into the highest levels of government and powerful corporations. Three people are murdered, and Dominic and Jonathan struggle for their very survival in this gripping thriller.