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Michael K. Foster

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Step into the shadowy world of crime with international best-selling author Michael K. Foster. Raised in the urban backstreets of Leeds, Michael spent a decade serving in the British Army before settling in Newcastle. After obtaining his MBA in 1995, he assumed the position of magistrate, a role he found challenging and rewarding.

A lifelong writer and avid supporter of creative writing, in 2006 he began writing his hard-hitting DCI Jack Mason Series. With a loyal following, he often attends literary events, crime noir festivals, and radio shows.

You can find out more about Michael by visiting his website: https://www.michaelkfoster.com
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	The Wharf Butcher (DCI Jack Mason #1) 3.79 avg rating — 388 ratings — published 2015 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Satan's Beckoning (DCI Jack Mason #2) 4.23 avg rating — 147 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Suitcase Man (DCI Jack Mason #3) 4.25 avg rating — 111 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Chameleon (DCI Jack Mason #4) 4.58 avg rating — 86 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hackney Central (DCI Jack Mason #5) 3.95 avg rating — 83 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Poacher's Pocket (DCI Jack Mason #6) 4.30 avg rating — 43 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Death Plunge (DCI Jack Mason #7) 4.19 avg rating — 31 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Jack Mason Crime Thriller Series: Books 1-3: The Jack Mason Series Box Set 4.35 avg rating — 17 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	DCI Jack Mason #8 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2026	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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The Deadly Mooring

Hello everyone.
It seems such a long time since my last post. I am still working diligently behind the scenes, and "The Deadly Mooring," the eighth book in the Jack Mason Series, is scheduled for release in December 2025.

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Marjorie Parkins, a self-made businesswoman, is facing bankruptcy, and her business is in freefall. Stock market shares have crashed, her creditors are clamour Read more of this blog post »

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