Writer Angus McLean

This post is probably a bit self-congratulatory, but I just realised that this month marks my 10 year anniversary as a published author.

In July 2014 I brought out OLD FRIENDS, the first novella in my Chase Investigations private eye series. The same month came HONEY TRAP, it's successor.

I've now published 28 titles, including:

3 dystopian novels in the Early Warning series
5 action thrillers in The Division series (plus a boxed set)
7 novellas and 2 novels in the Chase Investigations series (plus 2 boxed sets)
1 each in the Nicki Cooper Mystery Series, The Service spy series and the SOE WW2 series (BEHIND ENEMY LINES)
5 middle grade mysteries in The Bow Street Runners series

With the 6th Bow Street tale, THE CASE OF THE FIREBUG FRENZY, coming in just a few days and 2 more scheduled this year, by the end of 2024 I'll have published over 30 books.

Like I said, perhaps a bit self-congratulatory, but not too bad an effort for a kid who spent most of his time in class either daydreaming or trying to make people laugh.

OLD FRIENDS is certainly not my best book, but it's where it all started for me and will always be special to me.

I haven't won any awards or topped Whitcoulls' bestseller list, but it keeps me entertained!

Old Friends (Chase Investigations Book 1) Dan’s been in tough spots. It comes with being a private eye. This time, he may be in over his head. His old mate is in trouble, standing accused of theft. Stock is being stolen from a local trucking firm. If he can’t help a friend in need, then what’s the point of even getting into this racke...

The 4th mystery in The Bow Street Runners series is now available.

The Case of the Crooked Cop is personal for the crew of adventurous young investigators, when Sam and Jack's dad is arrested for taking bribes...

As always, once you've devoured it (which I know you will) I'd love it if you left a quick review to let me know what you think!

The Case of the Crooked Cop (The Bow Street Runners Book 4) The Case of the Crooked Cop (The Bow Street Runners Book 4)

The Case at Pirate's Point, the second book in my new kids' mystery series, arrives in just a few days. Pre-orders are available on Amazon.

The Case at Pirate's Point is set at a fictitious beach in the Coromandel, which may or may not resemble Waihi Beach to some readers...

Feedback on the first book, The Case of the Goodnight Gang, has been really good - readers love the fun-but-action-packed adventures that The Bow Street Runners find themselves in. The new case brings more danger and excitement, so grab yourself a copy now.

The Case at Pirate's Point (The Bow Street Runners Book 2) The Case at Pirate's Point (The Bow Street Runners Book 2)

The Case of the Goodnight Gang is now available on Amazon (free if you're in KU).

The first in The Bow Street Runners series and also my first middle-grade mystery. I have to say, the series is heaps of fun to write and a real escape from everyday life. The series will be rolling out over the next several months.

It's action-packed and funny, with heroes that kids can actually identify with - no magic or fantasy figures here, folks.

If you don't know who the original Bow Street Runners were, they were the first detective squad of the Met Police in Victorian London. Renowned thief catchers and feared by the underworld, their mantle has now been picked up by a group of young Kiwi kids who throw themselves into their mystery in The Case of the Goodnight Gang.

Get it now on Amazon.

The Case of The Goodnight Gang (The Bow Street Runners Book 1) The Case of The Goodnight Gang (The Bow Street Runners Book 1)

One for the younger readers, or those of us still hankering for the old days.

Coming soon...