Thin Ice book cover

We have to remember these new novels - Outback and Thin Ice - are not written by Desmond Bagley, they are only using a draft character he never actually published, however readers might be interested in this new, on-going series.

As promised here is the final book cover for Thin Ice:

Sadly this novel - on first appearances and I've not seen an ARC or proof copy - seems to be aping the famous novel of Bagley - Running Blind. There is a certain cheesiness about the tag-line. I doubt Bagley would ever have suggested his hero might "save the world".

Publication date has been moved back from August this year to October 24th.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thin-Ice-Bill-Kemp-Book-ebook/dp/B0C2XBDVTK/

UPDATE ON THE NEW NOVEL – THIN ICE

 We have to remember the new novels – Outback and now Thin Ice – were not written by Desmond Bagley, they are only using a draft character he never actually published, with their name changed. However fans and thriller-readers alike should be very interested in this new and final title to the trilogy honouring his work. The excitement continues …

As promised here is the final book cover and Amazon UK link for the new novel – Thin Ice:

This tale – on first appearances and I’ve not seen an ARC or proof copy – seems to be aping the famous novel of Bagley – Running Blind, especially with the cover. There is a certain cheesiness about the tag-line here too. Bagley was never so arrogant as to suggest his hero might “save the world”. Although we should bear in mind this is probably just the publisher’s spin rather than the author’s intent as Michael is a true, long-term Bagley fan.

Publication date has been moved back from August this year to October 24th.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

 Well it's been a surprisingly busy year for Desmond Bagley, not least of which is the continued success of author Michael Davies in picking up the baton of the traditional British Thriller genre, and running with it, taking his original character to new places in stories just as exciting as the old.

There's more to come in 2024 so stay tuned.

Stay Safe and Be Kind.

Black Friday Deals ?

Search "Desmond Bagley" on Amazon UK and you'll find most of the previous generation double-novel Kindle books priced between £2.99 and £4.99. For two novels per book this is great value!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Desmond+Bagley

Blackpool - Blue Plaque Unveiled

A new plaque commemorating our author was unveiled at the address in Blackpool where Desmond Bagley lived during his formative years, after leaving Kendal and before setting off, overland to Africa as a young man.

The event was attended by David Brawn, Head of Estates Publishing at Harper Collins UK, Joan Humble of the Blackpool Civic Trust, Deputy Mayor Adrian Hoyle, Deputy Mayoress Sharon Hoyle and Michael Davies author of Outback.

Here's a link to a piece about the event:

Blackpool Social Club

Outback - Paperback edition is published

The paperback edition of "Outback" Michael Davies's tribute to Desmond Bagley and his hero Bill Kemp, is out today.

BUT take a look - the Hardback edition is only 44p more!!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0008581398/

Outback - Paperback Release Date

The paperback edition of Outback, the officially approved continuation of Desmond Bagley's Bill Kemp novels, is out on the 26th October 2023.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0008581398/