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Derek Thompson

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Born

London, The United Kingdom

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Thriller, Humor and Comedy

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Member Since

August 2009

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Derek is a Briotish author of novels and short fiction.

Thomas Bladen Spy Thrillers
1. STANDPOINT (Customs & Excise)
2. LINE OF SIGHT (British Army)
3. CAUSE & EFFECT (Benefits Team)
4. SHADOW STATE (Met Police)
5. FLASHPOINT (MI5)
6. PATHFINDER (MI5/Rogue)

* Books 1-5 available as COMPLETE THOMAS BLADEN THRILLERS.

DS Wild Crime Mysteries
1. LONG SHADOWS
2. WEST COUNTRY MURDER
3. *** Available in April 2026 ***

Reviews

THOMAS BLADEN SPY THRILLERS
"Realistic rather than glitzy. This story did not disappoint with its gritty detail and credible characters. Kept me hooked right to the end. Great writing!" VC

DS WILD CRIME MYSTERIES
"...Slid down like a beer at the end of a hard day... engaging and entertaining story that kept me in suspense. A good balance of ...more

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Average rating: 4.04 · 3,975 ratings · 249 reviews · 22 distinct works • Similar authors

	Long Shadows 3.97 avg rating — 870 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
	West Country Murder (Detective Craig Wild Mysteries #2) 4.21 avg rating — 678 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 Complete Thomas Bladen Thrillers (Thomas Bladen #1-5) 4.24 avg rating — 579 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
	The Complete Detective Craig Wild Mysteries Box Set Books 1-2 4.32 avg rating — 268 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
	Stand Point (Thomas Bladen #1) 3.69 avg rating — 311 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
	Line of Sight (Thomas Bladen #2) 3.81 avg rating — 118 ratings — published 2015 — 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
	Flashpoint (Thomas Bladen #5) 3.60 avg rating — 116 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
	Cause & Effect (Thomas Bladen #3) 3.52 avg rating — 115 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
	Spy Chaser 4.12 avg rating — 60 ratings — published 2016 — 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
	Shadow State (Thomas Bladen #4) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 57 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

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Into the Void - an anthology

It has always surprisedme how different an experience seems once you've done it. Beforehand there maybe trepidation or eager anticipation, all sorts of expectations and projectionsthat probably have nothing to do with the 'event' itself.

Possibly, the onlyexperiences I've gone into calmly - and positively - are speaking events. Onthose occasions I either have notes with enough space for me to

Series by Derek Thompson

Detective Craig Wild Mysteries (2 books)
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Derek Thompson (Goodreads Author)

4.08 avg rating — 1,548 ratings

Thomas Bladen (6 books)
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Derek Thompson (Goodreads Author)

3.95 avg rating — 1,366 ratings

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Derek made a comment on Dan Logheed’s review of Long Shadows " Thanks for reading and rating. I'm in the final stages of Book 3 now. ...more "
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This heist novel has more twists than a corkscrew!. Joshua and Sarah take on a dangerous job that involves dirty money, seedy characters and hidden truths. The story has a cinematic quality and carries you around the world. It's a well-plotted tale w ...more
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Derek made a comment on Quentin Feduchin’s review of Stand Point (Thomas Bladen #1) " Hi Quentin, thanks for reading and reviewing Standpoint. Thomas's character and Karl's are fleshed out as the series develops. If Book 1 grabbed you, ...more "
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“To sell something familiar, make it surprising. To sell something surprising, make it familiar.”
― Derek Thompson, Hit Makers: How Things Become Popular

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“People gravitate toward products that are bold, but instantly comprehensible: Most Advanced Yet Acceptable--MAYA.”
― Derek Thompson, Hit Makers: Why Things Become Popular

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“The mark of a good book is that you're happy to come home to it. The mark of a great book is that you occasionally schedule your life to stay home with it.”
― Derek Thompson

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