Professional thief Blake agrees to come in on a nightclub heist outside of Belfast. He doesn’t count on a double cross or on stumbling on an old flame and a mess of murder and deceit. Blake was featured recently in the hardboiled story Riot Score and the press "I’m amazed how a writer can cram so much into such a short space of narrative. You hit the ground running and it’s a sprint finish."Crime Book Junkieand“a short but snappy read that gives a fresh glimpse into a life of crime and where it can lead you.”Writing.ie
Blake is a fascinating character. Yes, he's a thief. Yes, he's planning a robbery for which there's no excuse. But Simon Maltman's lively style carries us along with him and it's impossible to stop reading. And when Eva's story emerges, our sympathy is suddenly on Blake's side. Blake is intelligent, tricky, and unbeatable, and of course his plans – all his plans – succeed happily. I've enjoyed everything I've read by Simon Maltman, and intend to read more. I recommend that you do, too.