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Jay Gill

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In this 1920s whodunnit, private detective Henry Fleming goes to Paris to unravel the mystery surrounding The Theft of the Kingsley Ruby.

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Jay Gill was born in Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom. At aged 18, Jay moved to London where he worked in the printing industry, specialising in pharmaceutical leaflets and packaging. After years of commuting and working in this fast-paced environment, Jay moved back to Dorset with his family to enjoy the slower pace of life on the south coast. It was at this point that he carved out time to develop the detective thrillers that had bee ...more

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Love your books! I could not find Hard Truth on my Kindle to download not available yet?

Jay Gill Hi Pauline, lovely to hear from, thank you for getting in touch, I'm delighted you're enjoying the books.

Sadly, HARD TRUTH, has been delayed until Nov…moreHi Pauline, lovely to hear from, thank you for getting in touch, I'm delighted you're enjoying the books.

Sadly, HARD TRUTH, has been delayed until November/December.

here is the message I put out on https://www.facebook.com/JayGillAuthor

This will be a long post as I want to be as open and honest as possible with my wonderful, loyal Hardy readers.

Thank you for your patience, HARD TRUTH, is (finally) in the last days of drafting before it goes off to my wonderful new editor.

As I mentioned in a previous post it was a tough decision to postpone the release date and not one I took lightly. I knew it would mean letting down loyal readers (not something I want to repeat, ever) and also losing hundreds of pre-orders.

However, after speaking with my editor and trusted early readers and family it was decided the delay had to be done to ensure the best book possible for Hardy fans.

One reason for the delay is that HARD TRUTH grew during the second draft. The story developed further and I couldn't ignore it. I was enjoying where it was taking me and so I felt sure readers would enjoy it too.

Another reason is the new editing process I've put in place adds time to the release schedule. To date, the final edit of the book has been found lacking. It is frustrating to read reviews stating that though they enjoyed the story they found grammatical errors. I know not everyone will notice these errors, but I decided to look around for a new editor. I am delighted to say I found an editor who has worked with some big-name authors and who I trust completely to help me produce a first-class read.

I wanted to be open and honest with you and I hope it sheds some light on what's been going on here at Hardy HQ.

In other news...

Lots going on at the moment. New website underway. All existing books are with my wonderful new editor before the release of paperbacks in New Year.

Sleepless nights: I am trying to decide whether to make the ebooks available on other platforms besides Amazon, the downside is they would no longer available on Kindle Unlimited. It isn't irreversible so I might give it a try.

I am also very excited to be embarking on the next Hardy book.

Best wishes, Jay(less)

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Jay Gill I am fortunate in that have not experienced it. If I did, I imagine I would take a walk or take a bath or do something that would distract me and allo…moreI am fortunate in that have not experienced it. If I did, I imagine I would take a walk or take a bath or do something that would distract me and allow my mind to relax until I arrived at a solution to the problem.(less)

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Jay Gill’s books

Average rating: 4.16 · 5,534 ratings · 244 reviews · 17 distinct works • Similar authors

	Murder in Fulbridge Village: A 1920s Mystery 3.96 avg rating — 1,109 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
	Knife & Death (James Hardy #1) 3.91 avg rating — 1,025 ratings — 7 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 Mystery of Watermead Manor: A 1920s Mystery 4.24 avg rating — 699 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 on Damson Island: A 1920s Mystery 4.29 avg rating — 479 ratings — 2 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
	Inferno (James Hardy #4) 4.41 avg rating — 326 ratings — 2 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
	A Deadly Venetian Affair: A 1920s Mystery (Henry Fleming Investigates #4) 4.34 avg rating — 330 ratings — 2 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
	Walk in the Park (James Hardy #1.5) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 331 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
	Angels (James Hardy #2) 4.33 avg rating — 305 ratings — 7 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
	Hard Truth (James Hardy #3) 4.39 avg rating — 268 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
	Don't Go Home (DCI James Hardy #6) 4.31 avg rating — 217 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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“Letting go of the past isn’t always the answer. I hear people say we should learn to move on, but I don’t necessarily agree. There’s comfort in what we know and remembering the people we’ve loved. The very act of remembrance can bring sadness, of course, but also immense joy. They may have gone from our day-to-day lives, but while they’re in our hearts, they’re always with us. They’ve shaped our past and they’ll shape our future”
― Jay Gill, Death on Damson Island: A 1920s Mystery

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“Each day’s a struggle and mostly I’m in denial. That’s often how men cope, I think. They bury their heads in the sand and hope all will be well.’ ‘I understand. What we can’t fix, we try to put out of our mind.”
― Jay Gill, Murder in Fulbridge Village: A 1920s Mystery

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April 2020 General Poll

We ask that you only vote if you are planning on participating in our discussion should your choice win.

Which Crime, Mystery or Thriller would you like to read in April?

The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

34 votes, 37.8%

Daughters of the Lake by Wendy Webb

18 votes, 20.0%

Malice by Keigo Higashino

10 votes, 11.1%

Sunburn by Laura Lippman

9 votes, 10.0%

The Keeper by Jessica Moor

8 votes, 8.9%

Knife & Death by Jay Gill

6 votes, 6.7%

The Speed of Sound by Eric Bernt

5 votes, 5.6%

90 total votes

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