Updates
Manhattan Down nominated for a Capital Crime Fingerprint Award.
Posted on 15th May, 2026
Delighted that Manhattan Down has been nominated for a Capital Crime Fingerprint Award as the 2026 Genre Busting Book of the Year. It’s one of the few literary awards voted …
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Manhattan Down Now Out in Paperback
Posted on 15th May, 2026
After garnering great reviews in hardback, Manhattan Down is out now in paperback. ‘Cord’s blend of heist, technology and geopolitical thriller is a riveting read’ The Times ‘Manhattan Down …
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Literary Leicester on 18th March 2026
Posted on 11th March, 2026
Delighted to be attending Literary Leicester on 18th March at the University of Leicester. Harry Whitehead (White Road), Eve Smith (The Cure) and I (Manhattan Down) will be discussing our …
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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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