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Joy Mutter

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November 03

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Author of Random Bullets, 4 books in The Hostile series, Her Demonic Angel, Living with Postcards, Potholes and Magic Carpets, The Mug Trilogy, The Trouble with Liam, The Trouble with Trouble, Trouble in Cornwall, Troubled, Nuru and his Crows, The Storms of Padstow, Punishing the Innocent, The Brothers Grimshaw, A Sunny Day in Oldham, Friends in Need, Chasing her Shadow, and Caravan of Nightmares.

Joy Mutter started writing books in 2007 but waited until 2015 to publish six of them on Amazon. More books soon followed. All her books are available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle editions. Nine books also have audiobook versions on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes.

Joy was born in Jersey in the Channel Islands and lived there for 18 years. After g
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Joy Mutter At the risk of sounding horribly smug, I have yet to experience writer's block. I probably will one day, but have not fallen prey to it in over seven …moreAt the risk of sounding horribly smug, I have yet to experience writer's block. I probably will one day, but have not fallen prey to it in over seven years of writing, although I have only been writing full-time since 2011. I usually write every day from 11 in the morning until about 6 in the evening, although ideas pop up at all hours of the day and night.(less)
Joy Mutter The inspiration for the first book in The Hostile series was triggered when I noticed something strange in my bathroom. It made me think, what if? I t…moreThe inspiration for the first book in The Hostile series was triggered when I noticed something strange in my bathroom. It made me think, what if? I took it from there and a thriller with a paranormal twist took shape. I'm now working on the sequel to Holiday for The Hostile. It'll be book 3 in The Hostile series. Random Bullets, my favourite book was triggered by an innocent conversation with my sister about my disinheritance by our father.

As an ex-graphic designer with twenty years experience, I enjoy designing my own covers. It's a thrill to lay out all my books, just as I used to regularly lay out books for other authors for publishers like Hodder Headline and Pinters. (less)
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The Hostile (The Hostile, #1)

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Random Bullets

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The Trouble With Liam

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Holiday for the Hostile

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Her demonic Angel

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Living with Postcards

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Potholes and Magic Carpets

Potholes and Magic Carpets by Joy Mutter Potholes and Magic Carpets examines the dramatic incidents, challenges, and temptations in the lives of four couples all linked by blood, friendship, or lust. This contemporary novel is set in rural Kent and London. A twisty tale of not-so-simple folk.

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"This is a dark story by an author I like. The book is a bit too erotic for me, but it has a good storyline leading readers to the Congo Basin. That's where Cara O’Grady, an ex-model, and Elke Klaus, a film star, from different eastern countries meet " Read more of this review »
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"The book isn't for the faint of heart, that's for sure. I found myself genuinely disturbed at times, but also strangely compelled to keep turning the pages. The author doesn’t shy away from the darkness within the human psyche, and Liam's descent is " Read more of this review »
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Lethal Black is book five of the Relic Black series of thrillers and is as enjoyably hard hitting and fast paced as the other four books. I’m glad to report my favourite characters re-emerged as strong as ever. The author doesn’t waste any time recap ...more
Caravan of Nightmares and Other Short Stories by Joy Mutter
"I have enjoyed several books by Joy Mutter to date. Caravan of Nightmares and Other Short Stories is a collection of tales depicting people from all walks of life. Mutter has a gift for perceptive characterisation.

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“Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored.”
Aldous Huxley, Complete Essays, Vol. II: 1926-1929

“Words can be like X-rays if you use them properly – they’ll go through anything. You read and you’re pierced.”
Aldous Huxley, Brave New World

“After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music.”
Aldous Huxley, Music at Night and Other Essays

“The most essential gift for a good writer is a built-in, shockproof, shit detector.”
Hemingway, Ernest

“I wanted you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand. It’s when you know you’re licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what. You rarely win, but sometimes you do.”
Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird

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Joy Mutter Selena wrote: "Have a bless night alright"

Delighted to have you as a friend, Selena. I see you've selected a few of my books to read. I'm looking forward to hearing what you think of them. I'm just about to start the 2nd draft of book 11, Confronting The Hostile, book 4 in The Hostile series. Busy, busy, busy.


Selena Have a bless night alright


Selena Hi sweet lady exciting books you have love to have u as my friend!


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Joy Mutter Sean wrote: "Happy to be friends, and hope you will join my group "A Good Thriller"

Where I promote Jersey as best as I can."


Hi, Shaun. I hope you manage to find time to read my crime thriller, Random Bullets, set mainly in Jersey.

Random Bullets

Random Bullets by Joy Mutter

I remember you mentioning it's still on your Kindle, ha! Busy writing my eleventh book and loving every minute of it.


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Sean Peters  (A Good Thriller) Happy to be friends, and hope you will join my group "A Good Thriller"

Where I promote Jersey as best as I can.


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