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Michael has been writing bestseller crime thrillers since 2006, all of them based in and around the North East of England. His bestselling debut novel, ‘The Wharf Butcher,’ was released in 2015 and offers a unique insight into this rugged landscape. Since then, he has written seven more full-length novels featuring the hard-hitting DCI Jack Mason and has garnished an army of loyal readers.

Michael grew up in Leeds, and after ten years’ service in the British Army he moved to Newcastle where he gained his master’s degree. A former Magistrate and lifelong fan of the mystery and crime thriller genres, he now lives in County Durham where enjoys travelling, walking, and two Siamese cats.

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	The Wharf Butcher (DCI Jack Mason #1) 3.79 avg rating — 375 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 — 142 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) 4.33 avg rating — 88 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 — 80 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) 3.94 avg rating — 80 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) 4.34 avg rating — 35 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) 4.12 avg rating — 25 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 4.23 avg rating — 13 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

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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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