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Richard Pierce is a writer, poet, painter, and broadcaster.

He lives in Norwich.

His debut novel, DEAD MEN, was nominated for The Guardian First Book Award.

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Richard Pierce There are actually lots of mysteries in my life I'd like to use as plots for my books. One over-riding one is what my father actually did before he me…moreThere are actually lots of mysteries in my life I'd like to use as plots for my books. One over-riding one is what my father actually did before he met my mother when he was a German POW. There are many unanswered questions there.(less)
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Dead Men

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Bee Bones

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The Immortality Clock

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The Failed Assassin

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Singing against racism

Traitors (Mix A)

We came as strangers, no rights, no rewards.
We held up this country, straight after the wars.

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The media deplore us, lies and hate haunt us.
We are traitors, we are traitors to the pure.
The media deplore us, racism taunts us.
We are traitors, we are traitors to the pure.

Death threats on white paper, murder in the streets.
Enemies of the people, making Britain great.

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A very intense novel rooted in Igbo cosmology, which leaves the reader wondering if the human condition is something we can even contemplate, if life is not just too cruel and implacable to consider. Ultimately, I felt that nothing remains but doubt.
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The early Milligan is extremely funny, and the Q series was, too. Towards the end, though, his mind moved in slightly offensive directions, which is a shame.
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One of those books you don't want to leave. All about standing still yet moving forwards. No real beginning, no real ending, although there are endings in many different ways. Still a puzzle at the end as at the beginning. Probably one to read many t ...more
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Not convinced. Yes, it's meant to be satire, but it's not actually that funny. Yes, it does point out how corrupt and misguided the media is, but it's not funny. Yes, it highlights the German Führerkomplex, but it's not funny. And not once does it ex ...more
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This is astounding and outstanding. And crafted so wonderfully. It is a must-read.
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Cracking stuff. Riveting characters. Lots of action. Now I want to read the next 2.
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Such an accurate reflection of then and now. And mysteries galore.
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Charlotte Liebel Looking forward to reading your book, 'Dead Men.' My kind of storyteller. Appreciate your friendship.

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Katherine wrote: "Glad to know you and your reads here, Richard"


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