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Adrian O’Donnell

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Adrian O’Donnell left home at 16 years old to join the army in the late 70s serving in the Queens Regiment in various countries around the world. A further challenge called when he was 24 years old and he joined Her Majesty’s Prison Service serving in some of the most difficult prisons in the UK. Retiring in 2016 after 32 years service, he took the opportunity to work in the Middle East advising overseas governments in security procedures. He is married to Jo and presently living in a small village in SW France. They have a large family of five sons and four grandchildren. High Risk is the first of a series of novels based on Adie’s real life experiences.

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Adrian O’Donnell I write when I feel like writing. If the story is not coming to me, I stop and do something else. You cannot make yourself creative!
Adrian O’Donnell When you write a chapter and you’re really proud of how it has turned out, feeling that you’re actually part of the story whilst you’re writing. Also …moreWhen you write a chapter and you’re really proud of how it has turned out, feeling that you’re actually part of the story whilst you’re writing. Also knowing that people are reading and enjoying something you have written.(less)
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High Risk

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Resolution (Byfield #2)

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