Hilarious, nostalgic and unmistakably British, with a genuine mystery at its core The Gurning Bay Mystery arrives Spring 2026 A new series from author and award-winning journalist Bernard Bale Matthew James Publishing is delighted to announce the acquisition of The Gurning Bay Mysteries, an uplifting new cosy-crime series by author and award-winning journalist Bernard Bale. […]
Hound Bay is a conspiracy-filled historical thriller. Debut novel from former Royal Navy Officer and Film Industry Veteran David Wight. Publishing Early 2026. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Matthew James Publishing is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Hound Bay, a chilling, conspiracy-filled, historical thriller from debut author David Wight. An officer in the Royal Navy in
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The hotly anticipated follow-up to Ceril Campbell’s acclaimed 2021 debut Publishing Summer 2026 Campbell has been compared to Jackie Collins and Jilly Cooper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Matthew James Publishing is delighted to announce the acquisition of a new novel by celebrity stylist turned author Ceril Campbell. Following her critically acclaimed debut, Secrets in the Dark
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Matthew James Publishing is pleased to announce the acquisition of ‘The Scorpion Archipelago’ by author David Palin. Described as “a haunting exploration of obsession, belief, and the cost of uncovering the truth,” ‘The Scorpion Archipelago’ follows archaeologist Jane Sutch as she joins her legendary father on his final expedition. A thrilling supernatural
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We’re thrilled to welcome author Daryl Nilbett to the blog as he prepares to launch his gripping debut psychological thriller, Down in the Attic. Set against the eerie backdrop of the New Forest, this twisty, emotionally-charged novel follows DI Krystal Roark as she faces not only a chilling case of abduction and buried evil, but
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When a routine van theft takes a brutal turn, Detective Inspector Krystal Roark is thrown into a chilling investigation that spirals far beyond what anyone expected. In Down in the Attic, the abductions are just the beginning, because what Roark uncovers is a trail of pain, secrets, and a legacy soaked in blood. Each victim
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Jo Wood Proves It’s Never Too Late For a New Chapter Glamour, Drama and Heart Collide In This ‘Unflinchingly Authentic’ Fiction Debut ‘The Resurrection of Flo’ Releases Summer 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jo Wood will release her outrageous and heartfelt debut novel this summer, Matthew James Publishing is thrilled to announce. A renowned television personality,
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COMBINES ELEMENTS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLERS AND SLASHER FICTION, WITH A GROUNDED DETECTIVE STORY PUBLISHING JULY 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Matthew James Publishing is thrilled to announce the acquisition of a dark and gripping psychological thriller from debut author Daryl Nilbett. Scheduled for release in July 2025, Nilbett’s debut novel promises to captivate fans of crime
M.M. Bailey’s latest novel, Pandora’s War introduces readers to a formidable heroine who operates in the shadows, taking on the criminal underworld. Pandora uses her cunning and influence to outmanoeuvre dangerous men and help the most vulnerable. In this Q&A, M.M. Bailey discusses the inspiration behind Pandora’s War, bringing such a powerful female lead to
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‘Seeker’ is the opening chapter of the epic fantasy horror series ‘The Books of Sam’. Author JP Frankham combines real-world struggles, romance, obsession, and manipulation with themes of horror to deliver a unique take on vampire fiction. The story of ‘Seeker’ follows Willem, a man stuck in a rut and looking for a way out.
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