Book Info
Name of Book : Killing Mum and Other Crime Short Stories
Author : Keith Wright
Publisher : Independent
Publication Date : March 29, 2023
No. of Pages : 261
Format : Digital
Why did I choose the book ?
Killing Mum and Other Crime Short Stories by Keith Wright was offered by Love Book Tours in exchange of an honest review. Crime short stories are one of my favorites, so accepted the request.
Where to get the book ?
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Author Introduction
Former Detective Keith Wright's books achieved critical acclaim in The Times, Sunday Express and Financial Times.
AWARD WINNING.
'Murder Me Tomorrow' won the prestigious Independent Press Awards 2021 for best crime novel.
His first novel 'One Oblique One' was shortlisted for the Crime Writers Association Award for the best debut crime novel of the year. Keith's novels are a period piece of no-nonsense detective work and the activities and culture of a pre-digital age - the 1980s. They are an incredible snapshot of a period before the internet and political correctness. How times have changed.
'Fair Means of Foul' achieved 'Distinguished Favorite' in the New York City Big Book Awards 2020.
Keith joined the police in 1979 and quickly became a Detective on CID, then being promoted to Detective Sergeant and dealing with all major crimes such as Homicide, Armed Robbery and Rape, and everything else in between.
Keith spent 25 years in the police service, retiring in 2005 as a Detective Sergeant.
He then began working for a global pharmacy business, leading the Serious and Corporate Investigations Unit investigating sensitive cases, such as bribery blackmail allegations and death of customers.
He lives in Nottingham and is married to Jackie. He has four wonderful children; Chris, Andy, Harry, and Lily.
Blurb
Killing Mum
A daughter discovers a family secret which has powerful consequences.
Forget Me Not
A husband’s dream to emigrate is slipping through his hands, as is his wife.
Who Is Mr Whitaker?
A loving father attends his son’s wedding, but he is inexplicably ostracised, and tragedy lurks.
Journey’s End
An elderly lady takes her regular route to the park, but she is being watched.
The Snug
A cop retires and attends a surprise party held in his honour. Will he ever leave alive?
One Last Chance
A corrupt police officer is given one last chance to reform his ways.
A Mother’s Love
A woman observes the deadly tribulations of her son, unable to help.
I Witnessed My Murder
A woman raped and murdered is brought back from the dead.
Death For Hire
A young man arranges for an assassin to kill him.
The Second Coming
A seemingly innocuous burglary has consequences for humanity.
The Right Thing
A detective’s conscience tells him to do the right thing, but he will rue the day he did.
A Christmas For Carol
What the Dickens? The run-up to Christmas for a burglar holds a mirror up to his life. His decision to change his life is for the best. Isn’t it?
Multiple award-winning author Keith Wright is best known for his ‘Inspector Stark’ crime thriller series.
Keith has previously been co-opted into contributing short stories for the Crime Writers Association Anthology, City of Crime Anthology and others, including The Mystery Tribune in New York.
His stories have appeared alongside such luminaries as Sir Ian Rankin, Alan Sillitoe and Peter Robinson.
Now his second short story anthology is about to blow your socks off!
My Opinion
Honestly, I did not expected Killing Mum and Other Crime Short Stories by Keith Wright to be so good. Each story has a an emotional vibe with an amazing climax. My favorite is Forget Me Not, what an amazing suspense. I could really feel the pain of the characters, maybe that is life. The stories are going to give you taste of thrill, suspense, emotions. I really enjoyed the book.
Definitely 4 stars for the book. Thanks to Love Book Tours for providing me with an opportunity to read and review the book.
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