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Derek writes novels, short fiction and comedy. A native Londoner in the West Country, he has two series (spy thrillers and crime mysteries) published by Joffe Books. He 'film noir' influenced books share themes of justice, death, loss, morality, and secrets.

Thomas Bladen Spy Thrillers - Not all spies are suave and sophisticated. Thomas is smart, sardonic, and rough around the edges. Working for the Surveillance Support Unit at the arse-end of British Intelligence.

1. STANDPOINT (Customs & Excise)
2. LINE OF SIGHT (British Army)
3. CAUSE & EFFECT (Benefits Team)
4. SHADOW STATE (Met Police)
5. FLASHPOINT (MI5)
6. PATHFINDER (MI5/Rogue)

* Books 1-3 available as SPY CHASER.
* Books 1-5 available as COMPLETE THOMAS BLADEN THRILLERS.

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	Long Shadows 3.97 avg rating — 867 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Stand Point (Thomas Bladen #1) 3.69 avg rating — 311 ratings — published 2015 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Complete Detective Craig Wild Mysteries Box Set Books 1-2 4.31 avg rating — 264 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Line of Sight (Thomas Bladen #2) 3.81 avg rating — 118 ratings — published 2015 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Flashpoint (Thomas Bladen #5) 3.60 avg rating — 116 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Cause & Effect (Thomas Bladen #3) 3.52 avg rating — 115 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Spy Chaser 4.12 avg rating — 60 ratings — published 2016 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Derek made a comment on Quentin Feduchin’s review of Stand Point (Thomas Bladen #1) " Hi Quentin, thanks for reading and reviewing Standpoint. Thomas's character and Karl's are fleshed out as the series develops. If Book 1 grabbed you, ...more "
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A meditation on loss, longing and belonging. The water all around us is a parable for our disconnected world and a story about hope and compassion. It's a story that stays with you long after you've turned the last page. ...more
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