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Keith Wright

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Keith's latest crime novel in the Inspector Stark series is 'Your Day To Die.' A thrilling and thought-provoking journey which explores why anyone might be prepared to kill given certain circumstances.

'Murder Me Tomorrow' wins the Independent Press Award 2021 for best crime fiction.

Keith's third novel 'Fair Means Or Foul' has been awarded 'Distinguished Favorite' in the New York City Big Book Awards 2020.

His first novel One Oblique One was shortlisted for the Crime Writers Association John Creasy Award for the best debut crime novel of the year. His books have received critical acclaim in The Times, Financial Times and Sunday Express.

Keith has also contributed short story anthologies for the Crime Writers Association called 'Perfectly Crimi
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Keith Wright I love reading autobiographies and crime - suspenseful stuff.

Unfortunately for me, my wife's choices, often listed on my page, perhaps cause an eyebr…more
I love reading autobiographies and crime - suspenseful stuff.

Unfortunately for me, my wife's choices, often listed on my page, perhaps cause an eyebrow to be cocked. And you do not want to cock an eyebrow I assure you!

I delete them when I am able so they are okay for the first page usually, but she reads at a hell of a pace! Why me?(less)
Keith Wright There are several, some are so bizarre you probably wouldn't find them in a work of fiction. You will find them in my memoirs, however, 'Twisted Plots…moreThere are several, some are so bizarre you probably wouldn't find them in a work of fiction. You will find them in my memoirs, however, 'Twisted Plots and Plans.'
Police memoirs are always interesting (at least they are to me), because regardless of when they were written they include something that never changes: Human nature.
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On this day 2021. 10th February.

'Going on holiday is illegal.'



Below is an extract for 10th February 2021 from:

Coronavirus - 2020 Vision.

The Road to Freedom Day.

The complete diary and events of the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

PART 3 – 3rd February 2021 to 19th July 2021.

By Keith Wright


Written during the time of the pandemic. Because people have short memories.



WEDNESDAY 10TH FEBRUARY 2021

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