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D.R. Bailey was raised in a family of bibliophiles. From an early age, he developed eclectic tastes in fiction including Sci-Fi, Romance, Crime, and the Classics. Some of his favourite authors remain, Gerald Durrell, Jane Austen, Peter James, Ellis Peters, and Isaac Asimov. At the age of eleven, he wrote his first fictional story about his toy teddy bear clan. Since then he has gone on to have some of his non-fiction article published in magazines, published a fictional crime series and a courtroom drama series. He has engaged in several different careers and says that these life experiences have all contributed greatly to his penchant for storytelling.

Bailey’s latest foray into fiction is a new WW2 Aviation Thriller series, The Spitfire M D.R. Bailey was raised in a family of bibliophiles. From an early age, he developed eclectic tastes in fiction including Sci-Fi, Romance, Crime, and the Classics. Some of his favourite authors remain, Gerald Durrell, Jane Austen, Peter James, Ellis Peters, and Isaac Asimov. At the age of eleven, he wrote his first fictional story about his toy teddy bear clan. Since then he has gone on to have some of his non-fiction article published in magazines, published a fictional crime series and a courtroom drama series. He has engaged in several different careers and says that these life experiences have all contributed greatly to his penchant for storytelling.

Bailey’s latest foray into fiction is a new WW2 Aviation Thriller series, The Spitfire Mavericks. It features spies, thrilling action packed aerial combat, romance and more. The series features a maverick crew of pilots thrown out from every squadron. The hero of the hour Flying Officer Angus Mackennelly endeavours to save the day in a series of thrilling adventures.

Bailey has also penned five full-length crime novels which is a genre he is particularly fond of. The Confessional Killings is the first of a series containing a heady mix of crime, suspense, humour, steamy romance and much more. Bailey has also tackled some controversial and topical subjects surrounding the Catholic Church in this story. The stories are set in Ireland, and Bailey confesses to having a great affection for the Irish.

Bailey has also published The Innocent Killing, and four other books in a Courtroom Drama series featuring a fictional barrister in Dublin called Bernadette Mackenna. This new series is a spicy mix of courtroom drama and same-sex romance. When asked why he started writing the books, Bailey said it was a story that needed to be told and one he would want to read himself.

The Spitfire Mavericks, DI Gallway Investigates, Bernadette Mackenna Investigates are set to continue for many more books to come. Bailey is dedicated to excellence and writes with passion but at the same time tries to make his words accessible to those of all persuasions, often shocking perhaps, but never dull.

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	Dawn of Hope: An action-packed WWII aviation adventure (Spitfire Mavericks Thrillers Book 1) 4.09 avg rating — 1,059 ratings — 5 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
	A Fool's Errand: A daring aviation adventure in wartorn skies (Spitfire Mavericks Thrillers Book 2) 4.14 avg rating — 690 ratings — 6 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
	The Fleeting Target: A night-time mission to assassinate the enemy... (Spitfire Mavericks Thrillers Book 3) 4.32 avg rating — 574 ratings — 6 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
	The Sunrise Raiders: A new enemy fighter plane is dominating the skies... (Spitfire Mavericks Thrillers Book 4) 4.30 avg rating — 553 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
	Tip and Run: A Luftwaffe Ace is causing havoc... (Spitfire Mavericks Thrillers Book 6) 4.23 avg rating — 513 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
	Tides of Change: The Americans are joining the war... (Spitfire Mavericks Thrillers Book 5) 4.35 avg rating — 493 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
	Targets of Opportunity : There's a new mission for the fighter pilots... (Spitfire Mavericks Thrillers Book 7) 4.28 avg rating — 422 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 Tipping Point: Pearl Harbor escalates the war in the air... (Cooper's Renegades Aviation Thrillers Book 1) 4.31 avg rating — 400 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
	A Valiant Endeavour: The Renegades are sent deep into enemy territory... (Cooper's Renegades Aviation Thrillers Book 2) 4.37 avg rating — 359 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 Stealth Hunters (Cooper's Renegades Aviation Thrillers Book 3) 4.40 avg rating — 287 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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D.R. Bailey liked Steven E. McCall Sr.'s review of The Stealth Hunters (Cooper's Renegades Aviation Thrillers Book 3): "Action Packed Personal stories wrapped in WW II backdrop. Lots of action and humor too! I have enjoyed this set a lot! "
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