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Geoff Major began writing almost 20 years after he had the initial idea for DEADLINE. He lives in Yorkshire with his wife, their dog, and close to his children.

Now he's retired from full-time work and part-time fundraising challenges, he hopes to release a book every 18 months. Fast-paced, multi-character, and with complex plots, his books are not for the cosy crime audience.
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Geoff Major Either take a complete break for a week (as I have a very full-time day job anyway), or get an A3 scribble pad out and just jot down whatever is in my…moreEither take a complete break for a week (as I have a very full-time day job anyway), or get an A3 scribble pad out and just jot down whatever is in my head.

Usually, if it's frantic spaghetti in there, I can see the thread.

Key thing, for me at least, is don't rush it. I've set my own deadlines (no pun intended) and I can amend them. (less)
Geoff Major I'm now working on my third book: it's a sequel to HELL HATH NO FURY.

I've just sent draft chapters 1-30 to my Reader Review Panel, for their comments.…more
I'm now working on my third book: it's a sequel to HELL HATH NO FURY.

I've just sent draft chapters 1-30 to my Reader Review Panel, for their comments. I find that's a great way to check whether what I'm writing, flows (and they spot my accidental spilling mushtakes, too).(less)
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Deadline

4.67 avg rating — 72 ratings — published 2020 — 4 editions
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Hell Hath No Fury

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The desire returns

What with the heat, a 5-week throat virus, little sleep at night, and generally just coming to terms with my new reality of retirement, it all equated to virtually no days of writing.

Zip, zilch, nada, zero, nowt, not a sausage, sweet Fanny Adams to be precise.

I tried, I did. First it was trying to draft THE HOROLOGIST (which, I have to say, would be a timely book, but more of that in a later blog Read more of this blog post »
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"Twisting and turning through multiple character journeys, this book is gripping from the start and keeps you turning the pages. "
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"Another cleverly written offering from Mr Major.

If you enjoy a well considered plot with complex threads running through it, and a myriad of twist and turns, then this for you.

This book follows on from his previous book and we welcome some familier f" Read more of this review »
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"After having just read ’Deadline’ I was eager to read more of Geoff’s books.
Even though Deadline is my favourite, I still enjoyed Hell Hath No Fury.
A brilliant crime story with countless twists and turns, fast paced and draws you into the depths of c" Read more of this review »
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