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Is ridpath going to get better? I love these books, and I hope he’s not going to be too poorly

M.J. Lee Hi Carole, sorry for the late reply, I've just seen your question. Not to give anything away but, like life itself, it is going to be a series of ups and downs for DI Ridpath. He's a battler though....

best regards

Martin Lee

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Any new books planned for Jayne Sinclair-series?

M.J. Lee Hi Marlene, thanks for your question and sorry for the late response, I've just discovered your question. I'm in the process of researching and writing three more Jayne Sinclair novels. Unfortunately, my ability to research has been affected massively by Covid-19 and the lock down. However, the next novel should be out in October, with a bit of luck. Thanks for reading the series and I hope you have enjoyed them....

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Hi Martin, have you ever worked in a Coroners Office? If not, your research is fantastic. Oh how is the next Ridpath novel coming along??!! Cannot wait.

M.J. Lee Hi Beverley,

Sorry for the late response, I've just seen your question. I'm so glad you are enjoying the series, I love writing it. I haven't ever worked in a Coroner's office but for this series I interviewed present and former Coroner's and their officers as well as attending numerous (far too many) inquests. I believe Coroner's do a very valuable job in our community and unfortunately there work is little known... There are four Ridpath novels so far with the fifth coming out in September ( I hope!!) Once again, sorry for the late response and thank you for reading my novels...

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Good morning Martin, Finished the 2nd novel of DI Ridpath last week, reviewing for a blog tour in due course upon your release. Found the painting of Manchester was very well done, how much research was involved in mapping out this? And are you a red or a blue - the recurring theme of football fandom ending with a Macclesfield shout out was funny Many thanks

M.J. Lee Sorry Jamie, just spotted this. I'm so glad you enjoyed the DI Ridpath novels. I originally come from Manchester and return home every year. For some reason, the city keeps drawing me back. These are the places I grew up knowing and I usually revisit them as I'm writing the book. It occasionally gives me problems. For instance, I wanted the lake in the book to be one in Poynton that I knew well, but after I did the first draft, I realised Poynton was in Cheshire and so not part of Greater Manchester Police or a Manchester coroner. So I changed it to another place which exists and is actually called the Secret Lake by the locals. All the places are accurate and I use Google Earth as I'm writing. I don't know what I'd do without these maps. All my books have a strong sense of place. For me, it's another character.
I'm a Red, attending my first reserve game at Old Trafford when I was 7, such a long time ago. But I think every football fan has a second team they support. I have two; Rochdale and Macclesfield. I was so glad they managed to stay in the league this year and Rochdale survived in League One. I wanted the consultant in the hospital to have a bit of character - too often doctors are written as lifeless, medical robots.

Thanks once again for the questions and so sorry for the late reply. I promise I'll get to it quicker next time.....

best regards

Martin

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where the truth lies...is that the first in a new series? have to say i thoroughly enjoyed reading it, could not put the book down...

M.J. Lee Thanks Sue, I'm so glad you enjoyed it. The second book will be out in April. Sorry for the late reply. Martin

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