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Bryan J. Mason

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The United Kingdom
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Crime, Historical Fiction, Thriller

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October 2021


Bryan J Mason wrote his first novel, Shaking Hands with the Devil, in the late 1980s, but put it away, concluding he was a failed author after failing to get it published. He finally redrafted it and was delighted to find success over thirty years since the first draft.

He has worked as a financial investigator, a mediator and made sound effects for BBC Radio. He is now a full-time crime writer. As well as crime writing he writes regular theatre reviews and co-writes and directs an annual community pantomime.

An Old Tin Can was the first in a new black comedy crime series set in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, followed by Dead On published on 5 November 2025. The trilogy will conclude with the ominously titled ‘There Are No Happy Ending ...more

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Average rating: 4.11 · 132 ratings · 74 reviews · 3 distinct works • Similar authors
An Old Tin Can: The first b...
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Dead On
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Bryan J. Mason's Blog: Dead On

Belfast 2024

I have just returned from a very successful book launch held in The Secret Bookshelf in Carrickfergus. Thanks to everyone who came along and listened to readings and asked questions. I love talking to readers and am very keen to get out and about. Writing is a solitary existence and it's great to find people actually reading the nonsense that goes on in my head.
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"I am reviewing this book on behalf on my husband. This book was slightly different to my usual type of thriller, crime novel but it really appealed to my dark sense of humour and I found myself really laughing at chunks of this book. I found it a fas" Read more of this review »
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"Just what I needed at this time of year, when I sluggishly tired and things are getting a bit tough. Perfect for time for me to have a wee chance to laugh and also solve crimes, what more could you want?
I really liked the main crew of this book. Thei" Read more of this review »
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" Thanks for reading and your comments. I’m delighted that you enjoyed it. I’m 30k words into the final part of the trilogy- and think it’s going to be ...more "
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A Force Like No Other by Colin Breen
A Force Like No Other: The Last Shift: The final selection of real stories from the RUC men and women who policed the Troubles
by Colin Breen
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The Adventures of Sam Spade and other stories (Dashiell Hammett) (Literary Thoughts Edition)
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Jul 15, 2024 06:26AM

Bryan Mason Reviewer: Dark humour - crime writing gold! Loved, cringed and laughed at the vividly portrayed characters. Put the kettle on and enjoy a great read.

'Explosively witty!'


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