NEWS

6th February 2024

Just Who Is Elliot Shallot has been published - A con man scams a lady but who scams the con man and who will end up dead. 


VISIT MY WEBSITE - https://www.martindixonshortstories.com/  for details of this and other available books and future publications.

SHORT BLURB:

Matt is a con man. And he’s a good one. But this time he’s picked the wrong mark. Maria’s mum has just handed over a priceless heirloom and the consequences are devastating. Now Maria needs to find Matt and recover the necklace before the head of the Family takes control. Although willing to allow Maria time, Family Boss Gianni has a backup plan. And from his villa on the shores of Lake Como, he’s putting it into action. When Matt is shot, he convinces Elliot to help him but has he made another mistake.


26th January 2024

Double Switch (How to get rich with a shotgun and a flamingo) has finally been published.


Short Blurb:


Stanley Holden’s all screwed up. His wife has died in a car crash. But things are about to change.


Doris is screwed up. Her husband walked out leaving her with a young daughter but she still finds the time to talk Stanley out of his depression.


Stanley wants to retire and has an exit strategy. Rob a jewellery shop. Rob a bank. Make a heap of cash. Simple. But he has a problem. For the perfect crime he needs a man with a shotgun and a flamingo.


Benny Morgan has a sawn-off. A small-time crook hitting soft targets with a life dredging the bottom of the pile. He wants out. Enter his saviour, Stanley Holden.


Detective Inspector Dave Simmons is tracking Benny and his cousin but is getting nowhere fast.


After a hold-up that Stanley witnesses, Dave latches onto him and is convinced he’s up to no good. As the  mystery deepens Dave keeps eyes on Stanley hoping for something to happen.


Things are not so simple though. Benny finds out who shot his dad and sets out for revenge. Will that scupper Stanley's plans? And what about the flamingo that has yet to appear?


As always Dave rows with his boss and is taken off the investigation. But there’s a bank robbery to solve, a jewellery heist to sort out and of course don’t forget Benny’s revenge murder. And, of course, Dave happens to be one determined cop.


A face paced mystery crime thriller that is so addictive you won’t want to put it down.

 

11th January 2024

SNIPER, SNIPER is now published

CLICK TO BUY - https://www.amazon.co.uk/

Short Blurb:

Luke Carter felt nothing. He had no time. The bullet had entered through his right eye to instantly steal his life.

   

The sniper laughs as he packs up his rifle. Who is he? What does he want? And why Luke Carter? A normal everyday guy with a textbook life. But here he is murdered. Shot at long range by someone he doesn’t know.


The crime scene is chaotic as Detective Inspector Dave Simmons arrives and attempts to make sense of what has happened. Sifting what little evidence there is he is presented with a mystery that will not be easy to solve.


Grieving widow Suzie is left vulnerable and distraught. The perfect victim for a psychopathic stalker. Nick Deacon appears and begins to infiltrate her life, a difficult task made easier as he befriends her young son.


DI Dave Simmons collects evidence but as crime mysteries go this is one of the worst. Evidence points to Roger Nolan being the shooter but Dave has his doubts and clashes with his boss who is only interested in a quick result.


As Nick slowly gains Suzie’s confidence, time starts to run out for Dave. He needs to find the answers before his boss retires him and the case is closed. If that were to happen there is no doubt Suzie Carter would end up suffering and most certainly dead.


   


6th January 2024

My book Sniper, Sniper will be published next week. Look out for it. I'm told it's a good read.




28 December

Visit my new website to read the first chapters of my crime and mystery novels. Six gripping books there to check out. 

https://www.martindixonshortstories.com/


7 December

A NEW NOVEL SHORTLY TO BE RELEASED

SNIPER, SNIPER

Blurb

A psychological thriller that will grip you right until the last word.

Luke Carter is murdered but why? DI Dave Simmons is on the case but, despite all the evidence pointing to Roger Nolan, has his doubts. Grieving widow Susie Carter is befriended by Nick Deacon, who is slowly insinuating his way into her life, but he’s not who he seems to be. Nick needs to deal with those in his way: Luke’s chauffeur Billy and his mum, Roger Nolan and, most of all, DI Dave Simmons. Dave needs to find the killer, and soon, before his boss retires him, leaving Susie’s life in danger.

Stay in touch to see updates 


3 August - THE RECREATIONAL BANDITS

POST LAUNCH: Stocks of paperbacks were sold out in the first week. My apologies for anyone who tried to buy it during this period. The good news: Supply has now been fully restored. 


29 JUNE 2023


THE RECREATIONAL BANDITS 

IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZON

FOR KINDLE AND PAPERBACK

AND ON 

WATERSTONES

FOYLES

FOR PAPERBACK

JUST SEARCH WITH THE TITLE  and read about three fellas who rob people for kicks. Get mixed up with American gangsters, are hunted by the law and have to steal an 80 carat diamond to get a lady back. Does it all end well. These things usually do but who knows?


28 May 2023

The Recreational Bandits

It's almost here. Launch date 29th June

6 May 2023

The Recreational Bandits

Final edit agreed so all set for the last stage. The book should be available end May.

21 March 2023


The book cover for my latest novel has just been released. Date for publishing has slipped a bit but the book should be available from sometime in May.


9 March 2023

The Recreational Bandits - completed second edit received with final alterations

8 Feb 2023

The Recreational Bandits - first amended edit is back. Proposed cover designs have been received and sent back for revision. On Schedule for release end of March. 

20 Dec 2022

The Recreational Bandits - first proof-reading has been completed. Publication is due March 2023 so keep checking for actual release date.

10 Dec 2022

Look out for The Recreational Bandits  novel by Martin Dixon soon to be published.

Back Cover Blurb

Jimmy, Joe and Bobby have had a good long run, robbing the unsuspecting elite families of London, England. But when Kate, Jimmy’s girlfriend, begins to worry, the three friends decide to retire from their recreational thievery. Money was never the goal anyway.

But just as they decide to call it quits, London is plagued with the presence of two Americans who have a particular target in mind – Jimmy’s team. When Bobby is kidnapped by the Americans, they learn what they’re really after – their expertise. Planning one last theft to retrieve the Americans’ stolen diamond, the three give it their best. But will it really be the end of it?

Watch for updates of progress

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