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Sunbeam
John Baldwin has been on a downward spiral to self-destruction since the day he witnessed the murder of his best friend, Stef. It has cost him his marriage, his business and his dignity.
One year on from the day that turned his world upside down, he sees Stef again. John fears he has finally lost his mind but Stef is there to pull his friend back from the brink, not tip him over it. He offers John a fresh start; a new destiny.
John rebuilds his life. He has everything again but there is a price to pay. The killer is still on the loose and Stef wants revenge.
Sunbeam is a story of a bond of friendship like no other, with a fast-paced plot which will keep you guessing at every twist and turn.
One year on from the day that turned his world upside down, he sees Stef again. John fears he has finally lost his mind but Stef is there to pull his friend back from the brink, not tip him over it. He offers John a fresh start; a new destiny.
John rebuilds his life. He has everything again but there is a price to pay. The killer is still on the loose and Stef wants revenge.
Sunbeam is a story of a bond of friendship like no other, with a fast-paced plot which will keep you guessing at every twist and turn.
259 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 8, 2019
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About the author
Mark Eklid
10 books10 followersLong before I first became a published author, writing was my living.
My background is as a newspaper journalist, starting out with the South Yorkshire Times in 1984 and then on to the Derby Telegraph, until leaving full-time work in March 2020.
Most of my time at the Telegraph was as their cricket writer, a role that brought national recognition in the 2012 and 2013 England and Wales Cricket Board awards. I contributed for 12 years to the famed Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack and had many articles published in national magazines, annuals and newspapers.
Writing as a profession meant writing for pleasure had to be put on the back burner but when my work role changed, I returned to one of the many half-formed novels in my computer files and, this time, saw it through to publication.
The Murder of Miss Perfect (July 2022) was my first novel for SpellBound Books, followed by Blood on Shakespeare's Typewriter (September 2023), but I have previously self-published Sunbeam (November 2019), Family Business (June 2020) and Catalyst (February 2021).
All five are fast-moving, plot-twisting thrillers set in the city of my birth, Sheffield.
I live in Derby with my partner, Sue. We have two adult sons and have been adopted by a cat.
My background is as a newspaper journalist, starting out with the South Yorkshire Times in 1984 and then on to the Derby Telegraph, until leaving full-time work in March 2020.
Most of my time at the Telegraph was as their cricket writer, a role that brought national recognition in the 2012 and 2013 England and Wales Cricket Board awards. I contributed for 12 years to the famed Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack and had many articles published in national magazines, annuals and newspapers.
Writing as a profession meant writing for pleasure had to be put on the back burner but when my work role changed, I returned to one of the many half-formed novels in my computer files and, this time, saw it through to publication.
The Murder of Miss Perfect (July 2022) was my first novel for SpellBound Books, followed by Blood on Shakespeare's Typewriter (September 2023), but I have previously self-published Sunbeam (November 2019), Family Business (June 2020) and Catalyst (February 2021).
All five are fast-moving, plot-twisting thrillers set in the city of my birth, Sheffield.
I live in Derby with my partner, Sue. We have two adult sons and have been adopted by a cat.
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January 10, 2020
Sunbeam is an excellent first novel. The writing was superb; wordsmithery at its best. Being a journalist, I suppose the author uses words as the tools of his trade, and this definitely shows. The descriptions of events, characterizations and scene settings are awesome. This, along with a very engaging story, deserves a five star rating . One of the best efforts I have read.
February 27, 2026
Sunbeam by Mark Eklid is a gripping and emotionally charged thriller that explores friendship, loss, and the quest for justice. Eklid immerses readers in the turbulent life of John Baldwin, a man struggling to rebuild after witnessing the murder of his best friend, Stef, and the subsequent personal fallout.
The story combines psychological depth with a fast-paced, twist-driven plot. John’s journey, aided by Stef’s unexpected return, balances emotional resonance with suspenseful stakes as the threat of the killer looms. Eklid’s ability to maintain tension while developing compelling character relationships ensures that readers remain engaged throughout the narrative.
Overall, Sunbeam is a fast-moving and engaging thriller with strong character dynamics, suspense, and unexpected plot twists. Fans of emotionally driven, high-stakes thrillers will find this novel both captivating and immersive.
The story combines psychological depth with a fast-paced, twist-driven plot. John’s journey, aided by Stef’s unexpected return, balances emotional resonance with suspenseful stakes as the threat of the killer looms. Eklid’s ability to maintain tension while developing compelling character relationships ensures that readers remain engaged throughout the narrative.
Overall, Sunbeam is a fast-moving and engaging thriller with strong character dynamics, suspense, and unexpected plot twists. Fans of emotionally driven, high-stakes thrillers will find this novel both captivating and immersive.
January 5, 2020
For a first timer
Mark as made this book into a page turned and a hot to read and as for the ending you don't expect it till it hits you can't wait till your next adventure
Mark as made this book into a page turned and a hot to read and as for the ending you don't expect it till it hits you can't wait till your next adventure
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