SHELF LIFE: Fast And Furious
Something wicked awesome this way comes.
I am very happy to announce the re-launch of my Aidy Westlake mysteries (complete with fantastic new cover art). The first two books in the series went out of print last year and I’m bringing them back in digital and paperback. I’m very pleased because HOT SEAT never came out in paperback. The eBooks came out last week and paperbacks will be available next month.
For those who aren’t familiar with Aidy Westlake, let me introduce him. He’s a young racecar driver from the UK who becomes embroiled with seedier side of motor racing. Luckily he’s ably assisted by his ex-Formula One mechanic grandfather and his best friend. Aidy lives in the shadow of his father, Rob Westlake. Believed to be the next big thing in Grand Prix racing, Rob died in a car crash along with Aidy’s mother before he ever raced in F1. He’s determined to go the extra mile that his father never did, but he’s keeps being dragged into crimes associated with the sport. Essentially, think Dick Francis with a lot more horsepower.
The books in the series so far are:
DID NOT FINISH:
When Derek Deacon threatens to kill Alex Fanning, his championship rival, rookie driver Aidy Westlake doesn’t put much stock in it – it’s typical of the intense competitiveness and aggression in their world. But when Fanning dies after making contact with Deacon’s car during a race, a conspiracy ensues: the TV coverage is edited and the police wind up the investigation without interviewing witnesses. Compelled to prove Deacon is the murderer, Aidy pushes for the truth and is drawn into a world of fraud, organized crime and murder.
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HOT SEAT:
Things are looking good for Aidy Westlake. He’s Pit Lane magazine’s Young Driver of the Year, which has earned him a drive in the European Saloon Car Championship. But his good fortune ends at a race car show when he discovers Jason Gates, a mechanic from a rival team, with his throat cut. The murder sets off a disturbing chain reaction – someone is breaking the rules in the ranks of saloon car racing, on and off the track.
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I sincerely hope you’ll check out the books as I’m very proud of them. Obviously a lot of my own racing experiences provide the backbone for these books and future books in the series. To answer the question—is Aidy Westlake me? The answer is no. He’s a far better driver and a lot more interesting. J
These books are a prelude as to what is coming later in the year. There’ll be a novella series starting with PILGRIM’S DROP followed by books three and four, OFF SEASON and THE BRAKING POINT.
I hope all this has your engines revving…
