Simon Maltman Blogs

I’m pleased to share about my new book release,  along with an album of music.  Here’s all the blurby stuff! - Book & Album    Short Grift  In the world of the Short Grift, the plans are desperate, the criminals are questionable, and the outcome is usually messy. Simon Maltman delivers a masterclass in modern noir, blending razor-sharp crime fiction with a dark, cynical wit that cuts right to the bone. This collection contains conflicted grifters, serial killer grifters, zombie grifters, and even Donald Trump. Link to tie-in album: https://distrokid.com/ hyperfollow/simonmaltman/ short-grift “An excellent author of crime fiction… if this soundtrack is anything to go by the stories should be superb.” Andy Cairns Therapy? Recent Praise: “A One Man Crime-Wave” The Sunday World “Maltman executes a pitch-perfect crime thriller.” Bristol Noir “A terrifically gritty thriller.” Jo Spain “Lean prose, fast paced action and stout black humour” Brian McGilloway Simon Ma...

I’m pleased to share that the second ‘Walker’ book is out now in ebook & paperback 👍 Amazon    Here’s the blurb… 'Walker is a great series character.' Brian McGilloway 2000 Michael Walker - former IRA volunteer, turned MI5 informer - had his quiet existence shattered when an IRA hit squad was dispatched on his trail to America.  One year on, Walker has been recovering from having his identity blown. Now living in New York, he is visited by Amy Landish. The former FBI agent is looking for help to find her missing cousin, Lisa.  Walker and his other new ally, Brandon Johnson - a former thief who had robbed him - immediately agree to do anything that they can. The trio are reunited, once again set on a deadly course.  Their investigation leads to the small town of Six Mile, but the last thing they expect is to end up on the hunt for a serial killer.  Walker does not ingratiate himself with the locals or the police, while becoming the target of the killer ...

‘A  Docu -drama about a murder.  And the killer’s in the cast.’   Like thriller books?? Like true crime docs??  My new book is out now on ebook and paperback! Santa asked us to get it out before Christmas. I’m really pleased with the novel and what Red Dragon have done with it. You can get your copy here-  Amazon Here’s a little bit about it- ‘A  Docu -drama about a murder. And the killer’s in the cast.’   Jessica, an  up and coming  young director is helming her first full documentary. It focuses on the story of a young girl, murdered fifteen years before in New York. The girl’s father was convicted and has been in prison ever since. But he’s innocent. Joe killed her. Joe’s  killed a lot of people. When Joe sees the call for amateur actors to join the cast, he has an idea. Joe gets lots of ideas. That’s how he’s survived this long. But this time, has he gone too far? As always, I appreciate the support. Happy New Year eve...

Hello Everyone, I hope you’re doing well!   I’m excited to share that my new book- ‘The Wolf Is At Your Door’ is now live!  Here’s the blurb about it-  New York, 1987. Rory is a likable career thief originally from war-torn Belfast, planning out his next big score. A serial killer is murdering women in the city. But no bodies are ever found; just missing girls and cryptic plaques left on benches in Central Park. When the killer strikes too close to home, Rory becomes unhealthily obsessed with tracking him down. The cops begin to suspect Rory due to his lengthy criminal history, the press just want a sensational story, Rory’s partners in crime don’t want any heat, and the killer flourishes in the chaos.  ‘Sometimes it takes a thief to catch a killer’ It’s not officially out yet… but it’s already in some local bookshops and is live on Amazon for paperback and ebook here-  Amazon As always, music is a book part of the book and in particular references to Howlin Wol...

I’m really pleased for book number 5 to now be ‘out there!’  Buy Here  Here is a short reading from the first chapter and me telling you a little about the set up for the novel-  I also took the opportunity to record a wee promo tune- Lastly, here is a new interview I took part in about the new book-  Interview Take care everyone! 

Here are the first chapters of my new book to hopefully whet your appetite a little bit... You can get your copy   HERE £2.99 ebook £7.99 paperback Free with Kindle Unlimited (Copyright Simon Maltman,  Published by Close 2 The Bone Publishing 2020) The Mark Simon Maltman Prelude Pain – it was everywhere.  Searing, whole. I couldn’t separate the ache from one area of my body to another anymore. The pain swept across me in waves.  The burns, the bruises, the gashes. Breasts. Legs. Face. I was hot; the ground was hot beneath me too. I was sweating. My clothes were ragged and worn, and so were my protruding limbs.  Thirst. I longed for a cool drink of water pouring past my chapped lips. I’d shove a cigarette in between them after too – I’d take a long, rich drag if my battered lungs would allow it.  But I had none of those things, I had nothing. I wasn’t getting away from here. There was nowhere for me to go...