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 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! 

This week in the bunker- a chat about the awesome Scandi-Noir author - Jo Nesbo Watch on UTV  HERE Buy The Mark  HERE

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...

This week’s Crime Legend... Lawrence Block Watch on UTV  HERE The Mark- Out Now on Paperback & Ebook  Order  HERE

Playlist for THE MARK I thought I'd put together a playlist of some of the songs mentioned in the novel. Music always ends up being a big part of my books- I can't really help myself. There's quite a mix on here. Anyway- here are some cracker tunes to enjoy- YOUTUBE PLAYLIST ORDER 'THE MARK'

The next few episodes I’m going to focus on the greats of American Crime Fiction- this week one of my all time favourites,  Richard Stark (Donald E Westlake) Watch on UTV  HERE Order  HERE

This week I’m sharing some of my favourite books from the wider ‘Emerald Noir' scene. Three cracker reads from Liz Nugent , Jo Spain and Alex Barclay Watch on UTV  HERE Order  HERE

This week we have local authors including Colin Bateman  and Catriona King.  Watch Here Order Here

I’ve got three more cracking reads for you this week by another 3 great local writers. There are longer and more detailed written reviews down below. You Can Order My New Book Here The Chain Adrian McKinty It would be hard to have missed the buzz surrounding this book. It's taken the book world by storm, very justifiably. The concept of the only way of saving your kidnapped child is to kidnap another one is brilliant. It sets up a really pacy read by one of our top authors. The Terror Trilogy James Murphy James Murphy's debut is a confident stride into the world of 'Ulster Noir.' It is a complex mystery, with a nicely conceived assembly of interesting characters. The hook of a serial killer at large named Terror, using social media as his greatest weapon works well. There's lots to enjoy here and I look forward to the recently released sequel. Little Bird Sharon Dempsey This is an excellent serial killer...