Simon Maltman

A collection of short stories from some of your favourite authors. Do you think you know darkness? Think again. Bloodhound Books presents Dark Minds—a collection of stories by authors who have come together to produce an anthology that will lure, tantalise and shock its readers. What took place By the Water? What goes on behind A Stranger’s Eyes? And what is so special about Slow Roast Pork? From master authors such as Lisa Hall, Steven Dunne, Louise Jensen and Anita Waller, readers can expect a one hell of a ride . . . All profits from the sale of this book will be donated to Hospice UK and Sophie’s Appeal. Dark Minds is a collection of 40 crime and thriller short stories from authors including; Louise Jensen, L.J. Ross, Lisa Hall, Steven Dunne, Betsy Reavley, Alex Walters and Anita Waller plus many more. For the complete table of contents, Look Inside.

Hardened by the mean streets of Belfast, ex-cop Brian Caskey works as a struggling PI. He is isolated and erratic, often losing the battle to maintain his fragile mental health. Caskey escapes the real world by writing crime fiction stories about a 1940's PI investigating mysteries during the Belfast Blitz.'A Chaser on the Rocks' follows both of these characters in parallel as a 'novel within a novel'. The two stories collide in adramatic conclusion set against the backdrop of The Giant's Causeway.Simon Maltman has created a modern noir with a new twist, a dash of black humour and a fresh approach and comment onstorytelling.Previous press for Simon Maltman: "I'm amazed how a writer can cram so much into such a short space of narrative. You hit the ground running and it's a sprint finish."Crime Book Junkie"Praise Satan for Bangorian Simon Maltman."Irish News"Long may he continue."Hotpress magazine"A compelling tale... a short but snappy read that gives a fresh glimpse into a life of crime and where it can lead you."Writing.ie"Those who foresaw the end of the book as artefact with the coming of the digital age hadn't banked on the ingenuity and skill of a number of young writers who are converting the e-book into a work of artistic relevance. Such a case is that of Simon Maltman, a multifaceted writer and musician from Bangor."Dr David M. ClarkDirector Departamento de Filolox a InglesaUniversidade da Coru a

More Faces is a crime short story collection from A Chaser on the Rocks author Simon Maltman. The twelve mystery noirs included feature published and previously unpublished stories and all series shorts currently available. Take a journey across Northern Ireland, through the beauty and darkness, with the fresh new voice in Irish Crime Fiction."I'm amazed how a writer can cram so much into such a short space of narrative. You hit the ground running and it's a sprint finish."Crime Book Junkie"A punchy tale, told plainly, with plenty of pace... of old fashioned thuggery and backstreet skullduggery."Murder, Mayhem and More"a snappy read that gives a fresh glimpse into a life of crime and where it can lead you."Writing.ie

A Kill for the Poet is the sequel to the acclaimed and bestselling A Chaser on the Rocks. It can also be read as a standalone novel. Follow Brian Caskey, as this mystery noir reveals a detective with many flaws and personal problems. He becomes embroiled with a dangerous criminal network, while trying to battle his mental health issues, and work on his own writing. This 'story within a story, ' also follows Caskey's own creation: P.I Billy Chapman, as he unravels a murder mystery in the 1940's

Sequel to the bestselling 'Bongo Fury' novella. Follow Jimmy as he gets into much deeper trouble in this black humoured, Northern Irish noir. Previous Press: "The mood is cynical, the wisecracks are plentiful, and the alcohol pours generously... an engaging and unique tale of crime and corruption." The High Window "A mystery noir with a twist ending worthy of Dennis Lehane." The Big Thrill