Classy cop thriller built around a potentially horrific series of crimes. A taut narrative, characters with true human depth, and a dark journey into a genuine underworld. An all-round satisfying read for crime fans. My full review: paulfinch-writer.blogspot.com/2018/12/eeri...

Past blogposts that might still be of interest: 10 WEIRD CRIMES MORE TERRIFYING THAN FICTION: paulfinch-writer.blogspot.com/2015/05/stra...

“I don’t believe spirits can harm us. If they exist at all. But . . . evil. I do believe there’s a power of evil in the world . . . oh, sorry. You must think I’m a complete lunatic.” “Not at all.” Roy chuckled. “Not a complete one.” www.amazon.co.uk/Lodge-Paul-F...

An absolute must for any crime writer’s bookshelf. Two eminent psychoanalysts quantify the nature and meaning of evil in the modern world. A deep, deep dive into modern man’s propensity for depravity, illustrated by hundreds of terrifying case studies. Strong stomachs required but totally absorbing.

Past blogposts that might still be of interest: DARKER DAYS: THE 60S/70S MANIAC EXPLOSION paulfinch-writer.blogspot.com/2017/08/dark...

Darker days: the 60s/70s maniac explosion

We’re lowering the tone to a dangerous level this week, conjuring up memories of a past so dark that many among us who were there at th...

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Big news. We've regained the rights to THE DEVIL'S ROCK, my WW2 horror film of 2011. It now has its own YouTube channel, and will be FREE-TO-VIEW if we can hit 500+ subscribers. Go there direct, www.youtube.com/@TheDevilsRo..., or find all the details on my latest blog: paulfinch-writer.blogspot.com

Multilayered horror collection, taking us to an ultra-dark realm, where the villainies of the undead and the evils of injustice are evenly matched. The grotesque jockeys for attention alongside killers and maniacs. Horror as a polemic. Full review: paulfinch-writer.blogspot.com/2020/09/chri...

Past blogposts that might still be of interest: HECK'S 10 MOST HAIR-RAISING MOMENTS. paulfinch-writer.blogspot.com/2018/08/when...

When Heck does it the devil-may-care way

The publication of KISS OF DEATH , my 7th Heck novel, is now only days away. For the uninitiated, it comes out on August 9th, and I can p...

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Big news. We've regained the rights to THE DEVIL'S ROCK, my WW2 horror film of 2011. It now has its own YouTube channel, and will be FREE-TO-VIEW if we can hit 500+ subscribers. Full details on my blog paulfinch-writer.blogspot.com. Or go there direct: www.youtube.com/@TheDevilsRo....

Distinctly non-chocolate box picture of the near-distant past. Somewhat overlong but filled with grim and fascinating historical detail. Brutally realistic portrayal of a remote town in the grip of a killer, and the werewolf panic that ensues. My review: paulfinch-writer.blogspot.com/2019/02/can-...

‘The Order of Siegfried were in the eyes of most a godless rabble, used mainly to terrorise civilian populations rather than fight in battles, their black mantles, black chain-mail and black full-head helms an enduring symbol of their vicious nature...’ www.amazon.co.uk/Devils-Knigh...

Past blogposts that might still be of interest: SEVERAL MONTHS IN THE LIFE OF A CRIME NOVEL. paulfinch-writer.blogspot.com/2018/08/seve...

Several months in the life of a crime novel

I’m going to be talking about my writing process today, specifically in reference to my next Lucy Clayburn thriller, (working title SAV...

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Prostitutes dice with death as a killer prowls the desolate northern streets. A highly authentic and at times completely shocking read. Neither a thriller nor a horror, but a grim tragedy viewed from the victims’ POV. My full review: paulfinch-writer.blogspot.com/2019/04/when...

Finally got around to posting another Substack - need to get more active as I find it a great way to unload my own thoughts to clear up space in the old noggin. open.substack.com/pub/andybrig... #tarzan #writing #travel

‘He had no nose, just a gristle-filled cavity, and no eyelids, while the rest of his face was a patchwork of scar-tissue. Louise tried to scream, but a thick hand fastened around her throat. And began to squeeze ...’ STALKERS - where the Heck saga began. www.amazon.co.uk/Stalkers-Det...

Past blogposts that might still be of interest: BACK FROM THE GRAVE: A BROOD OF AGED TALES. paulfinch-writer.blogspot.com/2019/08/back...

Back from the grave: a brood of aged tales

Something a little different this week. I’m going to talk about a bunch of short stories I wrote for Telstar Records back in the early 19...

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Cloned killers, human experimentation, super soldier engineering. A zinger of an idea for sci-fi and crime buffs. Far-fetched, gorily violent and packed with conspiracy theory. Ruminates on the plausibility of distilling evil as a substance. My review: paulfinch-writer.blogspot.com/2019/05/the-...

‘You … you can’t do this! You’re not a copper anymore.’ Heck hit a fob and the Volvo’s boot opened. ‘It’s because I’m not a copper,’ he said, ‘that I can.’ Snake shrieked as Heck bundled him into the darkness ... #ActionThriller #thrillerbooks #CrimeFiction amazon.co.uk/Rogue-Detect...

Past blogposts that might still be of interest: CHRISTMAS IN JULY, THANKS TO COVID paulfinch-writer.blogspot.com/2020/07/all-...

All the chills of Christmas this dark July

So, we had blistering sunshine in March and April, pouring rain and bitter winds in June, and now … we’ve got Christmas in July. Well, i...

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Another big hitting crime thriller from the writer who pulls no punches. A horrific antagonist versus likeable everyman cos, with a monumental killer of a twist at the end. Just be warned, when the blood flows, it’s in rivers, not buckets. Full review: paulfinch-writer.blogspot.com/2019/07/fest...

‘A former civilian analyst, she was the only one among the island’s guests who’d never seen a real-life murder victim, and could only clutch the rope loosely, her eyes locked with horror on the mutilated form...’ www.amazon.co.uk/Island-Paul-...

Past blogposts that might still be of interest: THE 10 MOST DYSTOPIAN CITIES ON EARTH. paulfinch-writer.blogspot.com/2021/08/delv...

Delving into the deepest, darkest dystopias

Hello all. If it seems that I haven’t been posting as many blogs as usual in recent times, that’s correct, I haven’t. Basically, I’m waiting...

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Powerful and engaging action thriller with strong lashings of horror. Richly dark and mysterious. Gambols along with the jaunty energy of the fearsome beasts at the heart of it. My full review: paulfinch-writer.blogspot.com/2019/09/at-l...

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Imagine trying to cross Christendom with a price on your head, two youngsters to protect, a horde of ruthless mercenaries on your tail, and only your sword and your wits to fall back on. Imagine it no longer ...

Past blogposts that might still be of interest: HENGES, BARROW AND MALICIOUS PIXIE FOLK. paulfinch-writer.blogspot.com/2022/08/heng...

Henges, barrows and malicious pixie folk

Humble apologies if I’ve been a less than conscientious poster this last few weeks. That’s not because I’ve been away on holiday. It’s simpl...

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No blood, no thunder. Even calling it folk horror stretches things. But dark fiction of the highest quality. Creepy and macabre, but intelligent. A scathing study of over-insularity and extremist belief, with undertones of occult terror. My full review: paulfinch-writer.blogspot.com/2019/09/terr...

Sorry for the self-pimpery, but imagine trying to cross Christendom with a price on your head, two youngsters to protect, a horde of ruthless mercenaries on your tail, and only your sword and your wits to fall back on. Or alternatively, imagine it no longer ...

DEAL OF THE MONTH. Anyone fancies a trip back to 12th century Europe, where swords speak louder than words, every man robs another if he can, battles are bloodbaths, and smiling demons dog the sinful, here you go ...

‘Didn’t the copper in that one finish up getting burned?’ ‘He was a serving cop,’ Wayland said, grinning. ‘He went to that island with the power of a king. You haven’t got that anymore, so you’re safe.’ www.amazon.co.uk/Island-Paul-...