Crime Fiction with a Dark Edge
Fuldean Press
Coming 7th June 2024
An Invisible Murder
The Daley and Whetstone Crime Stories - Book 4
A gas explosion leaves two dead. An accident or something more sinister?
Long-abandoned, Bayhurst Grange threatens to expose its dark and disturbing history.
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A notorious murderer is released after two decades behind bars.
What does Raymond Asher know?
Has he discovered a taste for revenge?
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A gripping tale of murder, mystery, and the dangerous power of secrets, with a twist that will leave you reeling.
The Daley and Whetstone Crime Stories
How much horror can a mind take before it breaks?
At 38, Detective Inspector Scott Daley lives and breathes the force. Hot-headed and impetuous, his unremitting pursuit of the truth, regardless of the consequences, has earned him the nickname Suicide Scott Daley from his peers. He treads a knife edge, always trusting too much to his gut, but somehow Daley prevails, even if he tears up the rule book on the way.
Sergeant Deborah Whetstone is Daley’s right-hand man…or woman. 34 and single, still living at home with her mother, she can feel her life ebbing away. The job is everything, yet she is beginning to regret her move to Lambourne Road. Always two paces behind Daley, she struggles to make it out from under his shadow.
As part of the North London Murder Investigation Team, Daley and Whetstone carry on regardless, as they wait for the team to be broken up. Their Lambourne Road headquarters are showing their age, as are many of their occupants. Scheduled for disposal years ago, seemingly overlooked by the Met, no one was holding their breath…which was just as well. Dubbed The Dispossessed, the team, led by Detective Superintendent Bilko Bob Allenby, carry on regardless.
With Daley’s tenacity and Whetstone’s unwavering trust in the human spirit, the pair employ some unorthodox methods to bring the guilty to justice. In the process, they are forced to overcome their own personal demons to get to the truth.
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There is no way that can end well.
The Aidan Beckett Thrillers
Aidan Beckett used to be a US Marine captain until a sniper’s bullet cut short his career.
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Now he works for TORUS, a security organization solving problems for the Government. Which government is debatable, and anyhow, if things turned bad, they’d deny all knowledge.
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It’s Beckett’s job to sort things out, put things right. To bring back the status quo. In whatever way he sees fit. Quickly, discreetly, and without getting himself killed.
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If only life was that simple.
Meet Ryan Stark
Austen Gower, known by his pen name Ryan Stark, is an accomplished writer and former IT professional. Austen was born in Redditch, Worcestershire, and raised in Birmingham. His passion for knowledge and storytelling drove him to become an author.
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Austen's education improved his IT and Business Analysis skills, allowing him to develop his own IT Consultancy business. Throughout an extensive and varied career, he produced many technical documents and non-fiction works. His expertise and in-depth understanding of complex systems propelled him to prominence within the IT industry.
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Austen's move to fiction revealed his knack for captivating storytelling. Writing as Ryan Stark, he has produced three captivating books in the Daley and Whetstone series, showcasing his ability to construct intricate plots and develop multi-dimensional characters. Austen’s deep understanding of human nature and his knack for building suspense have garnered him a dedicated following.
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Austen embarked on the Aidan Beckett Amber Rock series alongside the Daley and Whetstone Crime Stories. With two instalments released to
date, he continues to grip readers with his imaginative storytelling and richly developed narratives.
Beyond his written works, Austen has also shared his expertise and experiences with aspiring writers and enthusiasts. He has spoken at many events about taking an idea from concept to polished, finished work. His advice has inspired many to chase their writing dreams.
Now fully dedicated to his writing, Austen remains grounded and values his family life. Austen is married with two adult daughters. He enjoys writing stories and spending time with his grandchildren.
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Austen is represented by Fuldean Press.
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