

Welcome
‘Cordy specialises in fast-paced, high-concept thrillers where the fate of multitudes, if not all humanity, is at stake.’ Financial Times May 2025
Hello, my name is Michael Cordy and I am the author of seven novels including my latest Manhattan Down.
Thank you for visiting my website. I hope you find something about my books and storytelling that interests you.
Praise for Manhattan Down
‘The plot is terrific, the writing punchy, the pace fast and the characters delightful. The twists add real piquancy to the tale’ – Literary Review
‘Michael Cordy’s blend of heist, technology and geopolitical thriller is a riveting read’ –Sunday Times
‘Rossi and Lockwood make a convincing team in this fast-paced read’ – Financial Times
‘Manhattan Down is Cordy back at his brilliant best and ripe for another Hollywood buy up’ – Express
‘A feat of world building asking challenging questions about the future… engaging’ – Crimetime
Latest updates

Bloody Scotland Crime Writing Festival 12th September 2025I
Posted on 18th June, 2025
I am delighted to be joining the Harsh Environments panel with Harry Whitehead and Eve Smith at the Bloody Scotland Crime Writing Festival on 12th September 2025. Tickets available at …
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Page One – The Writer’s Podcast
Posted on 17th June, 2025
Listen to my chat with Marco Rinaldi and Tariq Ashkanani on their brilliant Page One – The Writer’s Podcast. You can listen to here on Apple Podcasts. But it’s also …
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Manhattan Down review in the Sunday Times
Posted on 23rd May, 2025
‘Michael Cordy’s blend of heist, technology and geopolitical thriller is a riveting read.’ Sunday Times
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