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EXCITING NEWS!

In an unexpected but hugely welcome twist THE SECRET OF GOLDEN ISLAND has been shortlisted for the 2025 CrimeFest Best Crime Fiction for Children Award. I couldn't be more pleased. My books are frequently compared to Enid Blyton's, but this was also an hommage to Agatha Christie, as some of the detailing on David Dean's brilliant cover shows (the man in the suit and hat waiting on the landing stage). Anyway, THRILLED to be in such brilliant company for this award.