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Milly Reynolds
Biography
As you may have already guessed, Milly Reynolds is not my real name. Like my 'hero' Detective Inspector Mike Malone, I also hide my real identity.
Having 'retired' from my job, I was a full-time teacher in a secondary school, I decided to pursue my dream of becoming a writer.
So why Mike Malone? I love all things detective and wanted to create my own series. However, I decided not to go for the deep, dark thriller - I could never compete with the masters of that genre, like Jo Nesbo whose books I adore? Therefore I came to the decision that the Mike Malone series would be off-beat. I like to think that there is humour in my books; I don't want to scare people, I want to make them chuckle - there is not enough laughter in the world at the moment. As the series has progressed, I have become very attached to Mike; he is the comfortable pair of slippers that I put on at night. My husband has also become attached to Fi and I am under strict instructions not to let anything happen to her - yet.
Living in Lincolnshire, I love the flat, endless landscapes and want these to be seen in my books alongside places that I know and love. Mike Malone has moved from the city to Lincolnshire and has fallen in love with the place; me, I was born here and can't think of anywhere else I'd rather be.
However, although Mike was my first creation, he is not the only one. I have also created Jack Sallt, another Detective Inspector. Jack is grittier than Mike and there is not the humour in his stories that there is in the Mike Malone stories. I wanted to write a more 'grown-up' detective story. When time allows this will be developed into a series as well.
With two male detectives under my wing, I also decided that it was time for the girls to take centre stage and 'Scorpion's Tale', my first novel featuring Liv Harris, a character in the Jack Sallt novels, was published in 2013. I am hoping that Liv will make another appearance at some point in the future.
Not content with crime, I have also wandered into the realms of romance; my first stand-alone novel 'The Unseen Sky' was published August 2011.
I'm lucky, I enjoy writing and find it just as relaxing to sit and create as it is to read, although sometimes a good book can get in the way of my writing. I read on average 50/60 books a year and always keep my blog updated with reviews. Anyway, I hope you like my novels. I have fun coming up with ideas for Mike - the more bizarre the better. One reviewer of my books wrote that these books are 'completely off the wall' and another commented that they are 'set in a bubble', a 'whimsyland'. I'm happy with that.
Having 'retired' from my job, I was a full-time teacher in a secondary school, I decided to pursue my dream of becoming a writer.
So why Mike Malone? I love all things detective and wanted to create my own series. However, I decided not to go for the deep, dark thriller - I could never compete with the masters of that genre, like Jo Nesbo whose books I adore? Therefore I came to the decision that the Mike Malone series would be off-beat. I like to think that there is humour in my books; I don't want to scare people, I want to make them chuckle - there is not enough laughter in the world at the moment. As the series has progressed, I have become very attached to Mike; he is the comfortable pair of slippers that I put on at night. My husband has also become attached to Fi and I am under strict instructions not to let anything happen to her - yet.
Living in Lincolnshire, I love the flat, endless landscapes and want these to be seen in my books alongside places that I know and love. Mike Malone has moved from the city to Lincolnshire and has fallen in love with the place; me, I was born here and can't think of anywhere else I'd rather be.
However, although Mike was my first creation, he is not the only one. I have also created Jack Sallt, another Detective Inspector. Jack is grittier than Mike and there is not the humour in his stories that there is in the Mike Malone stories. I wanted to write a more 'grown-up' detective story. When time allows this will be developed into a series as well.
With two male detectives under my wing, I also decided that it was time for the girls to take centre stage and 'Scorpion's Tale', my first novel featuring Liv Harris, a character in the Jack Sallt novels, was published in 2013. I am hoping that Liv will make another appearance at some point in the future.
Not content with crime, I have also wandered into the realms of romance; my first stand-alone novel 'The Unseen Sky' was published August 2011.
I'm lucky, I enjoy writing and find it just as relaxing to sit and create as it is to read, although sometimes a good book can get in the way of my writing. I read on average 50/60 books a year and always keep my blog updated with reviews. Anyway, I hope you like my novels. I have fun coming up with ideas for Mike - the more bizarre the better. One reviewer of my books wrote that these books are 'completely off the wall' and another commented that they are 'set in a bubble', a 'whimsyland'. I'm happy with that.
Where to find Milly Reynolds online
Website: http://www.millyreynolds.co.uk
Twitter: @MillReynolds
Facebook: Facebook profile
Blog: http://mikemalonemysteries.wordpress.com/
Twitter: @MillReynolds
Facebook: Facebook profile
Blog: http://mikemalonemysteries.wordpress.com/
Series
The Mike Malone Mysteries
by Milly Reynolds
The Woolly Murders
Happy Deathday To You
The Hanged Cow
Kissing The Devil
Tails I Win, Heads You Lose
Iou
When Detective Inspector Mike Malone moved from the Met to a little Lincolnshire market town, he expected his life to be quiet. How wrong he was. Join Mike as he solves crimes that are sometimes quirky and off-beat, and get to know the town and the characters that reside there as they pop in and out of the mysteries that he has to solve. A series that serves up crime with a side serving of humour.
The Woolly Murders
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Happy Deathday To You
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$0.99 USD.
The Hanged Cow
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$0.99 USD.
Kissing The Devil
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$0.99 USD.
Tails I Win, Heads You Lose
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Iou
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$0.99 USD.
Books
The Hawk, The Crow And The Canary
by Milly Reynolds
Price:
$1.25 USD.
Words: 39,000.
Language:
English.
Published: July 27, 2023.
Categories:
Fiction » Mystery & detective » Traditional British
When the body of a policeman is found in the early hours, the investigation seems flawed. DCI Amanda Kerridge, unhappy with her superiors, calls the only man that she can think of to help - Jack Sallt - the former police officer who was forced out of his job. In his new unit where he operates invisibly, Jack finds himself working alongside some old friends to bring about justice.
In The Doll's House
by Milly Reynolds
Series: The Mike Malone Mysteries.
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 37,480.
Language:
English.
Published: November 23, 2022.
Categories:
Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Crime thriller
DI Mike Malone fears that this might be the case that breaks him when a child's body is discovered at the local landfill site, especially when the secrets that the post-mortem reveal are so grotesque. This is one of the strangest cases that Mike and his trusty DS, Alan Shepherd, have ever tackled and they need help. Another Mike Malone mystery and a chance to meet up with some familiar faces.
I'll Take What's Mine
by Milly Reynolds
Series: The Mike Malone Mysteries.
Price:
$1.05 USD.
Words: 37,950.
Language:
English.
Published: July 11, 2022.
Categories:
Fiction » Mystery & detective » Traditional British
The past comes back to haunt one of DI Mike Malone's friends in this new mystery. When events take a disturbing turn, Mike and DS Alan Shepherd have a problem. They don't know where to look and so Mike has to rely on one of his unorthodox methods to solve the problem. Once again join Mike, Alan and the other well loved characters in this little market town that seems to attract crime.
Face at the Window
by Milly Reynolds
Series: The Mike Malone Mysteries.
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 35,420.
Language:
English.
Published: January 23, 2022.
Categories:
Fiction » African American fiction » Mystery & detective
Halloween inevitably brings pranks, or so DI Mike Malone believes when he starts hearing of monsters being seen at an abandoned farmhouse. However, when a young girl disappears, Mike, along with his trusted DS Alan Shepherd, realises that these stories might be holding a terrible truth. Join Mike and Alan as they try to solve the case which, in the end, will make Mike ask serious questions.
The Tainted Prize (The Struggle for Sangeya Book One)
by Milly Reynolds
Price:
$1.25 USD.
Words: 57,930.
Language:
English.
Published: September 10, 2021.
Categories:
Fiction » Science fiction » Utopias & dystopias
The Twin Rulers, on the island of Sangeya, rule their four islands with what they consider benevolence. Twice a year, contests are held to choose a lifelong companion for them from girls who live on the island of Illumina. Celina D'Orlean has been entered her into the contest and wonders if the prize is worth winning.
Meanwhile, on Sangeya, a young woman finds that her prize has lost its value.
Hung Out To Dry
by Milly Reynolds
Series: The Mike Malone Mysteries.
Price:
$1.25 USD.
Words: 37,670.
Language:
English.
Published: April 25, 2021.
Categories:
Fiction » Mystery & detective » Traditional British
Scarecrows were usually jolly fellows, brightening the fields and scaring the crows. At least that is what DI Mike Malone thought until he was called upon to investigate a figure that had appeared overnight in a field. With his trusty Detective Sergeant, Alan Shepherd, at his side, Mike finds that he has a gruesome crime to solve. The question is, how many more scarecrows will there be?
Don't Bank On It!
by Milly Reynolds
Series: The Mike Malone Mysteries.
Price:
$1.25 USD.
Words: 37,710.
Language:
English.
Published: January 10, 2021.
Categories:
Fiction » Mystery & detective » Traditional British
In this latest Mike Malone Mystery, Mike finds that an ex-colleague is proving to be a silent victim and refusing to give him any information that will allow him to apprehend her tormentors. He and his faithful Detective Sergeant, Alan Shepherd, are frustrated because they see the attacks escalating and have no idea what the reason behind them is. Then, things take a very ominous turn and Mike fi
Left Luggage
by Milly Reynolds
Series: The Mike Malone Mysteries.
Price:
$1.25 USD.
Words: 36,560.
Language:
English.
Published: October 10, 2020.
Categories:
Fiction » Mystery & detective » Traditional British
DI Mike Malone and his colleague, DS Alan Shepherd, initially think that they have another bizarre case to solve. People are reporting that letters are being shaved into their cats' fur. However, when a gruesome murder is discovered, Mike realises that he must forget the cats and concentrate on finding a killer. On top of all this, he is to be best man for his friend. A DI's life is never dull.
One Pig More
by Milly Reynolds
Series: The Mike Malone Mysteries.
Price:
$1.25 USD.
Words: 37,100.
Language:
English.
Published: July 27, 2020.
Categories:
Fiction » Mystery & detective » Traditional British
DI Mike Malone and his trusted partner DS Alan Shepherd are faced with a tricky problem. They are used to crimes which involve the theft of belongings, of animals, so what do they do when the local farmers suddenly find that they are the victims of giving? As they also have a local drugs operation to keep under surveillance and a friend to help, life is very busy - and interesting.
Run To Me
by Milly Reynolds
Series: The Mike Malone Mysteries.
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 35,380.
Language:
English.
Published: May 1, 2020.
Categories:
Fiction » Mystery & detective » Traditional British
DI Mike Malone is given a puzzle to solve by a friend, find his sister. However, before he can even begin to delve into this mystery the case he has always feared arrives in his little market town - a missing child. Join DI Malone as, together with his faithful DS Alan Shepherd, they look for the child and stumble across another serious crime on the way.
Broken Dolls
by Milly Reynolds
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 3,810.
Language:
English.
Published: April 28, 2020.
Categories:
Poetry » U.K. Poetry
A collection of Haikus and Tankas - some are stories in Haiku form, whilst others are philosophical, reflecting the strange times of 2020.
Killed With A Kiss
by Milly Reynolds
Series: The Mike Malone Mysteries.
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 38,160.
Language:
English.
Published: April 14, 2020.
Categories:
Fiction » Mystery & detective » Traditional British
DI Mike Malone faces an unusual case when the body of a man is discovered with a lipstick 'kiss' on his cheek. Was it left as a tender farewell, or had the killer left Mike a message? As Mike starts his investigation, aided by his partner, DS, Alan Shepherd, he finds that murder doesn't always visit total strangers, sometimes it visits friends. Join Mike in the latest Mike Malone Mystery.
Goodbye, Mr Sallt
by Milly Reynolds
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 50,060.
Language:
English.
Published: April 8, 2020.
Categories:
Fiction » Mystery & detective » Traditional British
Forced out of the Police, former maverick Detective Inspector Jack Sallt, still finds himself drawn back into investigating the mysterious disappearance of long standing colleague and friend, Liv Harris.
Continuing to probe privately, Jack begins to uncover links between her disappearance, ongoing Police and political corruption, along with the high incidence of missing young women in his new home
Beauty Sleep
by Milly Reynolds
Series: The Mike Malone Mysteries.
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 41,890.
Language:
English.
Published: April 14, 2019.
Categories:
Fiction » Mystery & detective » Traditional British
In this latest Mike Malone Mystery, Mike has two cases to solve. Firstly, the Blob is still roaming the riverbanks in the midnight hours. Who is he/she? Secondly, and much more serious, sixth-formers from the local Academy are going missing. Is there a serial killer at loose in Mike's little town?
The Price of Protection
by Milly Reynolds
Series: The Mike Malone Mysteries.
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 47,160.
Language:
English.
Published: June 11, 2017.
Categories:
Fiction » Mystery & detective » Traditional British
In this latest adventure, DI Mike Malone finds that the East End mobs have set up camp in his adopted town. Businesses and proprietors are under threat and this is not the only problem that Mike has to solve. A monster is prowling the riverbanks at night. Protection is the keyword, but at what price?
Have A Heart
by Milly Reynolds
Series: The Mike Malone Mysteries.
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 50,670.
Language:
English.
Published: October 25, 2015.
Categories:
Fiction » Mystery & detective » Traditional British
It is time for the annual Pumpkin Parade and Detective Inspector Mike Malone wants nothing more than to enjoy the fruits of the season with his family. However, when one of the town's residents starts receiving unwanted and sinister gifts, all thoughts of fun are put to one side. Together with his trusted Detective Sergeant, Mike finds that very quickly, he has more murders than slices of pie.
Scorpion's Tale
by Milly Reynolds
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 73,850.
Language:
English.
Published: May 4, 2015.
Categories:
Fiction » Mystery & detective » Women Sleuths
Former Inspector Liv Harris has now moved to a small Midlands town to seek not only a love life but a new start as a Private Investigator. As her love life becomes more complicated, Liv concentrates upon solving some missing persons cases and finds herself propelled her into the warped, violent world of an ex-warrior with several bitter scores to settle.
Twisted Gemini
by Milly Reynolds
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 46,430.
Language:
English.
Published: May 4, 2015.
Categories:
Fiction » Mystery & detective » Traditional British
In this third outing for DI Jack Sallt the stakes are raised. Two children have been abducted on their way home from school. Their father, a man in the public eye, wants answers fast and Jack doesn't have any. All roads are going nowhere. He doesn't know who took the children or why they were taken. All that Jack Sallt knows is that it is up to him to find them, and find them alive.
The Second Death of Dr Finck
by Milly Reynolds
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 41,440.
Language:
English.
Published: May 4, 2015.
Categories:
Fiction » Mystery & detective » Traditional British
Two men are found in a beached boat, one dead, one seriously injured, stretching the resources of an already under-funded police force. Suspended DI Jack Sallt is reluctantly rushed back on duty to face his most perplexing and dangerous case yet, where old foes move in the shadows and he has to face his enemies head on, risking not only his own life but also those of his colleagues and loved ones.
Plotting The Play
by Milly Reynolds
Series: The Mike Malone Mysteries.
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 42,740.
Language:
English.
Published: May 4, 2015.
Categories:
Fiction » Mystery & detective » Traditional British
When the safe of a TV personality is stolen in a bizarre burglary, Detective Inspector Mike Malone finds that maybe, this time, he needs a little help. Enter Dog Dollond, a retired colleague from his days in London. As usual, solving the crime is never straightforward. When a murder occurs on Mike's watch, he discovers a surprising thread running through all the crimes. Can he solve the puzzle?
A Cake To Die For
by Milly Reynolds
Series: The Mike Malone Mysteries.
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 32,920.
Language:
English.
Published: January 4, 2015.
Categories:
Fiction » Mystery & detective » Traditional British
Summer should be a time when DI Mike Malone can sit with his family, watching a game of cricket while enjoying the occasional slice of cake. However, when a young wife ends up dead, it appears that the cakes on offer at the cricket match do more than add a few extra pounds.
In this latest mystery, Mike has to find out why, for some ladies, baking a cake can be the quickest way to a sticky end.
See How She Runs
by Milly Reynolds
Series: The Mike Malone Mysteries.
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 35,840.
Language:
English.
Published: August 28, 2014.
Categories:
Fiction » Mystery & detective » Traditional British
When, a week before the annual Flower Parade, a bull gets hit by a car, Detective Inspector Mike Malone thinks that it is an unfortunate accident. However, when he is told that the bull sustained injuries inconsistent with a car accident, he realises that once again he has a murder to solve. Then, with the crowds gathering in the town ahead of the busy weekend, a farmer's wife goes missing ...
Strawberries and Sheep
by Milly Reynolds
Series: The Mike Malone Mysteries.
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 34,430.
Language:
English.
Published: March 23, 2014.
Categories:
Fiction » Mystery & detective » Traditional British
With DI Mike Malone's wedding only two weeks away, the last thing he needs are a series of unexplained murders. However, when two women also disappear, then Mike finds that not only is his wedding at risk, but his own happiness.
This is the ninth in the Mike Malone mystery series where quirky plots and humour go hand in hand.
Death For Art's Sake
by Milly Reynolds
Series: The Mike Malone Mysteries.
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 37,960.
Language:
English.
Published: December 27, 2013.
Categories:
Fiction » Mystery & detective » Traditional British
With his forthcoming wedding just around the corner, DI Mike Malone is hoping that his little town stays crime-free. Unfortunately, his peace and quiet is shattered when the hideously mutilated body of a young girl is found. As he and his faithful DS, Alan Shepherd pursue the callous murderer, an old nemesis returns to cause even more problems.
And Then She Was Bad
by Milly Reynolds
Series: The Mike Malone Mysteries.
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 33,600.
Language:
English.
Published: July 31, 2013.
Categories:
Fiction » Mystery & detective » Traditional British
In this latest mystery, when the naked body of a young man is found in a local beauty spot, Detective Inspector Mike Malone has two problems. Firstly to find the young man's identity and secondly to find out who murdered him. However, things are never simple and when Mike also discovers that one of his own is in trouble, he realises that an old adversary is once again playing him for a fool.
Iou
by Milly Reynolds
Series: The Mike Malone Mysteries.
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 36,490.
Language:
English.
Published: July 31, 2013.
Categories:
Fiction » Mystery & detective » Traditional British
With the wedding of his Detective Sergeant imminent, Detective Inspector Mike Malone finds that his life is very complicated. Firstly, he has to explain to his partner, Dr Fiona Davies, what exactly what happened on Alan Shepherd’s stag-do and secondly, he has a series of brutal murders to solve. As the case develops, Mike Malone finds that, in this instance, a policeman’s lot is not a happy one.
Tails I Win, Heads You Lose
by Milly Reynolds
Series: The Mike Malone Mysteries.
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 35,730.
Language:
English.
Published: April 6, 2013.
Categories:
Fiction » Mystery & detective » Traditional British
When the local milkman starts finding sheep's heads instead of empty milk bottles, DI Mike Malone knows that once again, he has a murderer to find. With his trusted DS, Alan Shepherd, at his side, he starts the search for the vital clues that will solve the case.
But then, Max Kitchener arrives in town to exact his bloody revenge upon Mike.
The 5th in this series of tongue-in-cheek novels.
Kissing The Devil
by Milly Reynolds
Series: The Mike Malone Mysteries.
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 31,610.
Language:
English.
Published: December 31, 2012.
Categories:
Fiction » Mystery & detective » Traditional British
In this fourth mystery, Mike Malone has to solve a very odd crime. Who exactly is the White Devil and why is he paying night-time visits to the wives of the local farmers? Mike puts it all down to high spirits but once blood is spilt in the farmyard,he realise that maybe the White Devil is trying to throw them off his real goal.
Meanwhile, the ghosts from Mike’s past are getting closer.
Rolling The Jack
by Milly Reynolds
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 37,060.
Language:
English.
Published: October 5, 2012.
Categories:
Fiction » Mystery & detective » Traditional British
(5.00 from 1 review)
When Jon McElvoy, a Liberal Democrat MP, is found dead in his North Norfolk home, DI Jack Sallt and his colleagues quickly decide that this is a murder made to look like a suicide. However, when the Intelligence Services arrive, all of their findings are thrown into the air.
As Jack tries to expose the truth, he finds that someone is trying to use his personal demons to ruin him.
The Hanged Cow
by Milly Reynolds
Series: The Mike Malone Mysteries.
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 31,100.
Language:
English.
Published: September 27, 2012.
Categories:
Fiction » Mystery & detective » Traditional British, Fiction » Humor & comedy » Parody
(5.00 from 1 review)
The third Mike Malone mystery. In this book, with his trusted DS, Alan Shepherd, at his side, Mike has to discover the link between the hanging silver cows and the brutal murder of a young girl. Once again, he believes the answer lies in the rhyme if only he can solve it.
He also finds that his peaceful new life may be threatened as an element from his past makes an unwelcome appearance.
Happy Deathday To You
by Milly Reynolds
Series: The Mike Malone Mysteries.
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 33,410.
Language:
English.
Published: September 18, 2012.
Categories:
Fiction » Mystery & detective » Traditional British, Fiction » Humor & comedy » Parody
(5.00 from 1 review)
This 2nd novel in the Mike Malone series finds him once again in a fight against time. The mysterious delivery of birthday cakes to farmyards seems to be just an innocent prank until the death of a farm favourite turns this game into something much more sinister. However, when the killer turns his attention to women, Mike Malone realises that he is under pressure to solve the riddle of the rhyme.
The Woolly Murders
by Milly Reynolds
Series: The Mike Malone Mysteries.
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 52,390.
Language:
English.
Published: September 16, 2012.
Categories:
Fiction » Mystery & detective » Traditional British, Fiction » Humor & comedy » Parody
(5.00 from 1 review)
Detective Inspector Mike Malone finds that he must keep all his wits about him when a very odd crime wave hits the litte Lincolnshire town that he has recently moved to for a bit of peace and quiet. With his trusty DS by his side, he wades through wool and blood to find the mastermind behind these dreadful acts.
This is the first of a series of tongue-in-cheek crime mysteries.