MJF1972

DS Hunter Kerr got to No. 9 in the Amazon British Detective Charts today.

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Although my central character, DS Hunter Kerr, is 90% me autobigraphically, his physical characteristics are based on the actor Richard Armitage.  Whilst crafting the first novel, 'Heart of the Demon' I saw Richard play the character Lucas North in the 'Spooks' TV Drama and I was hooked. His partner, DC Grace Marshall's physical resemblence is based upon Angela Griffin.

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Heart of the Demon is my debut Crime novel. It started its life in 2006, upon my retirement from the police.  It took a long time to free up my prose (from writing police reports) and find my style. After 18 months I had the framework of a novel,and
          began the editing and re-writes.  In 2009 I began submitting
          chapters and after a few rejections one publishing company sent back a two page rejection letter - but with advice on how to develop the novel.  I followed that advice and began re-submitting the book. In 2011 Caffeine Nights publishing offered me a contract. The book was released last September. I hope you enjoy the opening.