Author of John Cook novels (WWII thrillers for fans of Jack Reacher and Foyle's War) published by @Hodderfiction. Represented by @TBP_agency
Vermont and East Sussex
Joined May 2021
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When I set out to write this book I always thought I'd be the only reader, so I wrote it for myself - a murder mystery set in rural Sussex in WW2 with a bit of Jack Reacher and a bit of Foyle's War. Some action. Some romance. Even a bit of carpentry! Check it out!
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Very excited to share the beautiful cover for my next book - number 4 in the John Cook series. Out in November and available to preorder on Amazon now!
Thanks Glen! Glad you enjoyed it!
Just finished this cracker by @Stephen_Ronson. I love the Jack Reacher books, so when I saw the cover quote I was already keen. Definitely not disappointed - this was an action-packed page turner which cost me a decent chunk of time I should have been asleep each night!
US launch event for The Blitz Secret! Come along to the Norwich Bookstore on Thursday Feb 19th at 7pm where I'll be talking all things historical fiction with Sarah Stewart Taylor
See you there?
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Huge congratulations to my talented wife @daniellercohen1 and the rest of the cast for their well-deserved Audie nomination (The Audies are the Oscars of the audiobook world).
All 3 John Cook WW2 crime thrillers are currently in the top 50 Amazon historical thrillers, with The Blitz Secret at number 1! Huge thanks to everyone who’s read and reviewed and recommended to a friend! Let’s keep this going!!
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helpful tip for working out when to use ai to write for you:
- if you’re writing something that matters, don’t write it with ai
- if you’re writing something that doesn’t matter, still don’t write it with ai. in fact don’t write it at all
Huge thank you to Shaun for his amazing review of #TheBlitzSecret. Sometimes writing us a bit like putting stuff out into the void so getting reader feedback like this is beyond gratifying. ❤️🙏🏻❤️ instagram.com/reel/DTtRZkQDu…
No, MS Word with seemingly undeletable Co-pilot, I do NOT want to click CTRL-I and have you "rewrite" the eighty thousand words I've put my heart and soul into for the past year. I heartily despise your cheerful icon sitting there, at the end of my sentence, day in day out.
Stephen Ronson retweeted
watching some 80s movies I'd never seen before
1 Year Of Living Dangerously (1982)
Peter Weir directs so its shot beautifully. The plot however is pretty thin. The film works because Mel Gibson's charisma & chemistry w Sigourney Weaver is off the hook.
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Incredible film.
3 Angel Heart (1987)
another ridiculously charismatic leading man, Mickey Rourke, carries this atmospheric period horrror/thriller all the way to its shocking conclusion; not sure how I avoided this fantastic, twisted little noir - it was bloody great 👍
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Heading back to Vermont after a lovely Christmas in England. Looking forward to getting back into my writing routine after a break.
Thanks Dan!
My top 10 books of 2025 are as follows:
1. The Troubled Deep by @robparkerauthor
2. The Lone Husky by @HGold_author
3. The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown
4. The Dying Light by @SpacemanDan13
5. The Last Line by @Stephen_Ronson
6. The SunBringer by Hannah Kaner
Some fantastic books here! Honored to make the list! @HodderFiction
My Top 10 Historical reads for 2025 @HowardLinskey @Tony_Robinson @LauraSRobinson @Dougwriter @Stephen_Ronson @BoydMorrison @radiomukhers amwbooksreviews.wordpress.co…
Thanks Dan! Merry Christmas! 🎄
Day 21 of Book Advent. The door opens revealing The Last Line by @Stephen_Ronson. John Cook is iconic. You have murders, betrayal, & secret plots. Stephen's historical research immerses you fully in this explosive story set against the backdrop of World War 2. Check it out.
Happy release day to me! The Berlin Agent is out today in paperback in the US. Check it out at bookstores and online retailers!
