A heinous crime spoils a veteran detective’s appetite.
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Yorkshire born author Ray Clark’s new crime novel, “Improper”, has now been released by his UK publisher, The Book Folks.
The author has a wicked sense of humour, balancing well the gravity of the crimes with some comedic light relief, often provided by Gardener’s sidekick, Irish detective Sean Reilly.
Delving into the darker side of crime writing leads Ray Clark to some places other authors might fear to tread. But to say quite where, would give too much away. IMPROPER is a mystery in a true sense, especially as the lead detective himself cannot prove his hunch that a murder has taken place.
Ray said today, “Readers have come to expect something a little different from my books. IMPROPER delivers it in spades.”
As detailed in book one, IMPURITY, Gardener is himself a victim of crime. His wife is killed by gunfire when the detective intervenes in a street brawl on a night out. Far from discouraging him from continuing in his profession, it furthers his resolve to hunt down the bad guys and make life safer for others.
Publisher Erik Empson said today, “We’re delighted to announce Ray Clark is back with a new title. This one will both shock and amuse.”
Ray Clark has been an author for a number of years, alongside music making and charity work. He is available for interviews to talk about his work.
Yorkshire born author Ray Clark’s new crime novel, Improper, has now been released by his UK publisher, The Book Folks.
The author has a wicked sense of humour, balancing well the gravity of the crimes with some comedic light relief, often provided by Gardener’s sidekick, Irish detective Sean Reilly.
Delving into the darker side of crime writing leads Ray Clark to some places other authors might fear to tread. But to say quite where, would give too much away. IMPROPER is a mystery in a true sense, especially as the lead detective himself cannot prove his hunch that a murder has taken place.
Ray said today, “Readers have come to expect something a little different from my books. IMPROPER delivers it in spades.”
As detailed in book one, IMPURITY, Gardener is himself a victim of crime. His wife is killed by gunfire when the detective intervenes in a street brawl on a night out. Far from discouraging him from continuing in his profession, it furthers his resolve to hunt down the bad guys and make life safer for others.
Publisher Erik Empson said today, “We’re delighted to announce Ray Clark is back with a new title. This one will both shock and amuse.”
Ray Clark has been an author for a number of years, alongside music making and charity work. He is available for interviews to talk about his work.
Improper, published on 9th November, continues the adventures of Detective Inspector Stewart Gardener in his efforts to clear the streets of Yorkshire of its most dangerous criminals. What gives the books an edge is the devilish streak of horror that runs through what might otherwise be straightforward police procedural fiction.
The book is currently climbing up the charts, following the last book IMPALED, which took the #1 spot in the British Horror charts on Amazon.co.uk earlier in 2024.
Four more bestselling crime mysteries in one super-value box set.
Reappearing out of the rain and fog of Yorkshire, Detective Inspector Stewart Gardener returns to tackle new cases, dealing with crime often as macabre as it is serious. With a chip on his shoulder, and a nose for a killer, he’s the police’s best bet. But these are some of the most baffling mysteries he has yet faced.
IMPOSITION (Book 5) | A woman’s murder links to past crimes, revealing a hidden killer. The police must catch him before a vigilante does.
IMPOSTURE (Book 6) | A hit-and-run is deliberate. DI Gardener races to solve it as a vigilante targets suspects first.
IMPASSIVE (Book 7) | A publisher’s death in a Yorkshire abbey leads DI Gardener to a hypnotist.
IMPIOUS (Book 8) | Gardener and Reilly face a disturbing case: a body made from different victims and a killer’s cryptic message and chess piece challenge.
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“The inspiration for Impaled, was basically down to the number of articles I have come across in recent times, connected to theft, and disputes between family members, and the lengths some will go to for justice, or to get what they believe is theirs, and in some cases, their just desserts.”
Competetion WInner
Congratulations to Kerry Bottomley, the winner of our recent competition.
Kerry was randomly generated by our computer, with the correct answer to the set question, which was C. Ray has now signed and posted a copy of Impaled to Kerry.
Competition Time
To celebrate the release of book 12, Improper, Ray is giving someone the chance to win a signed copy.
He has written three Gardener and Reilly short stories, all of which appeared in the anthology, Ryder On The Storm. Each is a locked room mystery (like book 12), paying homage to the queen of crime fiction and the locked room mystery. Who is that famous author?
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