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Matthew J. Evans

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Crime, Thriller, Paranormal

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I’m a crime author living near Chichester, West Sussex. My novels are usually set in locations close to my home, an area of Sussex I love and know well. I’ve served many years here as a police officer and now use this experience to help me write crime fiction.

To date, I have published four crime novels. I published my first, Chasing Shadows, in September 2021. Drawing from my firsthand policing experience, I strive to infuse my work with authentic police procedures while maintaining a fast-paced fictional narrative.

My first crime series had a cross-genre supernatural edge. My latest series is purely police procedural crime fiction.

I’m married, have three children (all now adults), and two grandchildren. My background is in electronics and s ...more

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DCI Dinescu: Creating a Believable Detective

DCI Dinescu is No Stereotype Crime fiction has long been full of detectives who are as broken as the criminals they pursue. They drink too much, sleep too little, treat rules with contempt, alienate everyone around them, and somehow are able to remain at the centre of major investigations. Their relationships are in ruins, their […]

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I’ve started the series late, but I enjoyed the different set up for this story. The ex-DCI Sackville hasn’t forgotten how to do his job. I enjoyed some of the darker scenes and the gripping build of tension—really well hand ...more
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