My word but it feels like forever since I last released a book. Medicine Show came out at the rear end of 2023 and here we are over two years later and I’ve finally got some good news.

BEASTIE, is my new novel and I am delighted to tell you that the Kindle version is now available for pre-order on Amazon for the ridiculous asking price of only £2.99, which is the best bargain you will get this side of the Equator, and the release date is 1^st of April.

It’s a Joe Wilkie/Blessham book and all your favourite characters are in attendance, including Joe himself, of course.

Writing this one wasn’t without its personal challenges but I feel I’ve risen like a salmon above them and I believe that this is one of the best books yet in the wacky and wonderful world of Wilkie.

This time there is terror and skulduggery afoot in the village of Blessham and our Joe needs all his pluck to get through it. Will he come good in the end? Well of course he bloody well will! He’s Joe Wilkie isn’t he.

Oh, and here’s that fabulous front cover again: