Martin Dixon
Author
Liquorice Street: An absorbing crime mystery that will get you hooked.
SYNOPSIS
A thrilling crime mystery of Robbery, Kidnap and Murder.
Old Man runs a barber shop with a dubious sideline but his past is about to catch up with him.
He needs to manage events to progress his plans and protect those he loves: his son Crispin being at the top of the list, along with his neighbour Justine.
Crime boss Ron Draper is on the hunt for something - and those connected with it - and isn’t fussy how he achieves his goals. The murderous results throw DI Dave Simmonds into the fray, investigating the chain of events and the collateral damage that ensues.
Dave has history with both Old Man and Crispin, which adds to the difficulty of an already complicated case. How do a watch collector, a pair of twins and a thrill seeking city banker fit into the scenario?
Will any of those involved escape retribution or will Ron manage to eliminate all the loose ends as he always has in the past.
An absorbing crime mystery that twists and turns its way to a surprising ending.
Sniper, Sniper: A compelling crime thriller of lust and murder.
SYNOPSIS
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.
A gripping psychological crime thriller that will hold your attention to the last word.
Double Switch: How to get rich with a shotgun and a flamingo.
SYNOPSIS
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.
The Desenzano Laundry War - An intriguing story of three women, love, money and murder.
SYNOPSIS
Who would expect a laundry war on the idyllic shores of Lake Garda. That’s what Emily Beech, runaway wife of London crime boss Charlie Beech, walks into.
Charlie is determined to find Emily but is distracted by a deal with the Japanese and Italians that may be slipping away from him.
Hiding not only from Charlie but his Italian crime associates Emily becomes involved with a struggling laundry and its owner Rosa. Rosa’s partner and lover Carla continually causes problems. When Emily and Rosa become romantically involved war breaks out.
DI Dave Simmonds desperately wants to persuade Emily to give evidence against Charlie, almost jeopardising her life in the process. But Emily is smarter than anyone gives her credit for having spent the last two years putting all the pieces in place for a plan she needs a little more time to bring to fruition.
Will she succeed before Charlie finds her or the Italian crime syndicate makes all her hard work a waste of time?
An absorbing drama that will keep you reading to the last word.
Just Who Is Elliot Shallot: A con man scams a lady but who scams the con man and who will end up dead.
SYNOPSIS
A con man scams a lady but who scams the con man and who will end up dead.
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.
Scamming the wife of an organised crime boss is not such a great idea especially if the crime boss dies. Something con man Matt Martinez soon discovers.
The crime boss’s daughter, Maria, is determined to recover the family heirloom Matt has appropriated but Family Boss, Gianna, has his own ideas. From the shores of Lake Como he devises a back-up plan to avenge his brother’s death. Revenge for him has only one conclusion and as far as Matt’s concerned he’d better hope Maria finds him first.
Matt thinks he’s onto a real earner then reality strikes, unfortunately in the form of a bullet. Taking one in the chest he staggers onto a bus where, already sitting there, is Elliot Shallot.
Elliot is persuaded to help Matt and slowly presides over his recovery. But who is he? Someone is watching him. Someone who has followed him to Matt’s apartment. Who tries to break in. But what does this man want?
All the time Maria is searching. Gianni is searching. Who will find Matt first and how will Elliot deal with his shadow? Then, of course, there’s the question of Matt and how to resolve that nasty problem.
An entertaining crime mystery that twists and turns its way to a great conclusion.
The Dragon Lady
AVAILABLE SPRING 2026
