Not just murder, burglary, gold and guns, but family, friendship and the occasional full English.
For reformed criminal Harry Fox, paying off old debts has become very pressing. Putting his past behind him, he’s scraping together enough working Leicester market to keep his nostrils clear of the water. But ex-school bully and deluded wannabe Mafioso Gas Bobby, is demanding Harry clears an outstanding marker by turning over a warehouse at a very precise time.
With a new set of morals but, out of options, and out of time, Harry breaks his self-imposed abstinence from crime. In the warehouse, he witnesses the brutal murder of old mate 'Dodgy' Hodges. Suspecting a set-up, Harry goes into hiding. Who would murder 'Dodgy'? It’s no coincidence Bobby sent him that night but why is Harry being set up? And how?
Searching for answers and with no sign of Dodgy’s body, Harry eventually uncovers a secret so painful it’ll never leave him.
Of course, none of this is easy with constant nagging from his sister and worry about his dementia afflicted Mum.
Not just murder, burglary, gold and guns, but family, friendship and the occasional full English.
A crime thriller set in the dark underbelly of Leicester.
Manuscript complete: 110,000 words.