Michael Malone was born and brought up in the heart of Burns' country, just a stone's throw from the great man's cottage in Ayr. Well, a stone thrown by a catapult, maybe.
He has published over 200 poems in literary magazines throughout the UK, including New Writing Scotland, Poetry Scotland and Markings. His career as a poet has also included a (very) brief stint as the Poet-In-Residence for an adult gift shop. Don't ask.
He has published over 200 poems in literary magazines throughout the UK, including New Writing Scotland, Poetry Scotland and Markings. His career as a poet has also included a (very) brief stint as the Poet-In-Residence for an adult gift shop. Don't ask.
Genres: Mystery, Horror
Series
Novels
The Guillotine Choice (2014)
Suitable Lie (2016)
House of Spines (2017)
After He Died (2018)
In the Absence of Miracles (2019)
A Song of Isolation (2020)
Quicksand of Memory (2021)
The Murmurs (2023)
Suitable Lie (2016)
House of Spines (2017)
After He Died (2018)
In the Absence of Miracles (2019)
A Song of Isolation (2020)
Quicksand of Memory (2021)
The Murmurs (2023)
Michael J Malone recommends

The Disappearance of Adele Bedeau (2014)
(Inspector Gorski Investigation, book 1)
Graeme Macrae Burnet
"A dazzling debut...mysterious and compelling."

The Deaths of December (2017)
Susi Holliday
"Holliday takes some of our most loved Christmas traditions and twists them to suit her nefarious purposes."

Hydra (2017)
(Six Stories, book 2)
Matt Wesolowski
"A stunning piece of writing - chock full of atmosphere, human insight and beautiful writing. Take a note of this guy's name. He's going to be huge!"

The Puppet Show (2018)
(Washington Poe, book 1)
M W Craven
"Satisfyingly twisty and clever and the flashes of humour work well to offer the reader respite from the thrill of the read."

Good Samaritans (2018)
(Detective Sergeant Pace, book 1)
Will Carver
"Sick in the best possible way. Will Carver delivers a delicious slice of noir that will have you reeling."

The Janus Run (2018)
Douglas Skelton
"A natural successor to Ed McBain, Douglas Skelton gives us a sharp and thrilling ride a brilliant read."

Dead Inside (2019)
(Maggie Jamieson, book 1)
Noelle Holten
"Noelle has conjured up a real page-turner here. The author's experience with damaged and damaging people really shines through bringing a great deal of grit to the drama. Add in some fascinating characters, relentless pace and a strong story and you have a winner on your hands."

The Forcing (2023)
Paul E Hardisty
"Outstanding! Thrilling and thought-provoking.If there's any justice, this book will be HUGE!!!"
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