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C.C. Ford

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Suspense, Thriller, Science Fiction

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Joseph Wambaugh. James Patterson. Elmore Leonard, Raymond Chandler

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November 2025

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New author on the writing scene. Recently published his debut novel, What Lies Through the Smoke, which was a silver finalist in the inaugural Crime Fiction Indie Gold Awards as well as a finalist in the 2026 Indiebook awards for best action/adventure. It is available in both paperback and e-book formats.

Also published a short E-book titled: Double Deadly. A darkly humorous Victorian thriller set in Lynmouth.

Dieselpunk and noir are his favourite aesthetics, and he plans on continuing the series by releasing the sequel in the fall of this year.

Adventure, excitement, and the desire to keep turning the pages are what he aims to deliver in his writing.

Hailing from the South West of England, Ford is an avid supporter of Somerset Cricket Club.

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Average rating: 4.29 · 17 ratings · 5 reviews · 3 distinct works • Similar authors

	What Lies Through the Smoke 4.13 avg rating — 8 ratings — 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
	Double Deadly: The Curious Case of the Fudge Murders 4.50 avg rating — 6 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
	Smoke and Mettle 4.33 avg rating — 3 ratings — 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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Smoke and Mettle, the sequel to What Lies Through the Smoke, is due out in September. If anyone would like an advanced reader's copy. Please do contact me, and I'll arrange to send over an E-book or PDF.

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The Crossing (The Border Trilogy, #2)

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