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Chris Leicester

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Born

in Sheffield, The United Kingdom

Website

http://www.chrisleicesterbooks.com

Twitter

https://twitter.com/chrisleicester1

Genre

Fiction, Contemporary, Crime

Influences

William Shakespeare, Thomas Hardy, D.H. Lawrence

Member Since

May 2014

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I grew up in Sheffield in the UK surrounded by a wonderful mix of heavy industry and beautiful scenery. After finishing my 'A' levels in 1976 I went "walkabout" where I mixed 3 years of foreign travel with over 14 not-so-good temporary jobs deliberately chosen to give me a rounded experience in life. I returned back to the UK and went to study in London. I have two young sons, Tom and James.

I first began writing at an early age where a comprehensive school backdrop provided an interesting blend of playing football, avoiding fights and writing poetry. In 1998 I studied creative writing at Liverpool University and went on to run a writing group after that. When one of its members complained that he couldn't get his stage play produced, I for I grew up in Sheffield in the UK surrounded by a wonderful mix of heavy industry and beautiful scenery. After finishing my 'A' levels in 1976 I went "walkabout" where I mixed 3 years of foreign travel with over 14 not-so-good temporary jobs deliberately chosen to give me a rounded experience in life. I returned back to the UK and went to study in London. I have two young sons, Tom and James.

I first began writing at an early age where a comprehensive school backdrop provided an interesting blend of playing football, avoiding fights and writing poetry. In 1998 I studied creative writing at Liverpool University and went on to run a writing group after that. When one of its members complained that he couldn't get his stage play produced, I formed Too Write Productions over a pint of lager and my vertical learning curve in the tortuous world of theatre production began. Ten plays and several books later, I continue to write original, story-based works with imagination at their heart.

I adapted the book 180⁰ Chord into a play and this has toured three times; in 2022, 2024 and again in 2025-26. I'm also the director and producer. It's been very well received by audiences and critics alike, picking up more 4-star reviews from it's recent run at the Greenwich Theatre in London. Because of this I'm touring the play again in 2027. We start in the UK at some of its most prestigious theatres and then transfer to a world-renowned venue on Broadway for a long run.

Outside writing I also enjoy most sports including karate and I'm a qualified pilot. I also very much like my "Busa" - the monster GSXR 1300 Suzuki Hayabusa.

REVIEWS FOR 180⁰ CHORD

"Recommended." - Dereena White - Netgalley 5/5 stars

"My first from this author, found it an excellent read from start to finish" - Terry Self - Netgalley 4/5 stars

"A good book ... well worth a read" - Samantha Keegan - Netgalley 4/5 stars

"I recommend the book to those looking for a fast-paced and thought-provoking crime novel with a poetic take on crime and life choices." - Guda LM - onlinebookclub.org 4/4 stars

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Average rating: 3.75 · 44 ratings · 16 reviews · 11 distinct works

	180⁰ Chord 4.38 avg rating — 26 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 Incident Pit 2.53 avg rating — 15 ratings — published 2019 — 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
	Hurricane Hill 4.33 avg rating — 3 ratings — 4 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
	Stories For A Bad Day 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2006 — 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
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	The Last Train To Jordan Road 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2013	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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Thank you!

Please can I say a big "thank you!" to everyone who entered the recent giveaway promotion for The Incident Pit which ended on the 3rd September. It is very much appreciated. Thanks also to everyone who added its as "want to read".

I'd be very grateful that, after having read the book, you could spare some time to leave a review on Goodreads or Amazon. Please enjoy!

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