Welcome to my home page.
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This website is a 'work in progress' and some
things may change daily until complete.
Hello, my name is Ian and I am a new author. You probably haven't heard of me unless you either know me personally, or have already read one of my books, so, eventually I would like to change that.
I was born in the UK, in the Midlands and I’m in my sixties, (old beggar), but for the last twenty odd years I have lived in beautiful Cornwall. I am semi-retired, and live with my wife and three Jack Russell’s. (Yes, 3)
More about me on My Bio and Photo page.
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Preliminary synopsis;
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Not This Time
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Not This Time, the first Kip Kenver Thriller and the very first book I had ever written was published in October 2016. As reading has been my favorite and only pastime for several years now due to health and mobility issues, I needed to do something else, something that required more mental exertion than physical exertion, (light bulb moment! ), I know, I'll write a book. It was something I had wanted to do for a long time but never had the time. So I did, and Not This Time was the result.
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I do not claim 'Not This Time' to be perfect, (after all it was my first attempt and every author has to start with a debut of something or other ). However, I did surprise myself about how much I enjoyed the whole experience of researching, visualizing, formulating, writing, editing and publishing the book as a complete novice. These emotions were only surpassed by reading the great reviews it has received so far, albeit only a few, but to me, that’s the equivalent of say, several hundred for a recognised author who has an established fan base to provide many reviews. My reviews were from a few random people who took a gamble and read the book. Big thanks go to every one of them / you.
The first and last reviews:
By Amazon Customer on 19 Nov. 2016
Format: Kindle Edition
A really gripping novel. The story line was well thought out and you could make a good connection to the characters, especially Kip, the main character. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone.
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By Amazon Customer on 6 Jun. 2017
Format: Paperback Verified Purchase
An enjoyable book to read with good characters, modern storyline and great action.
A nice relatively short book that makes you feel like you are on the journey with them.
Looking forward to the next one.
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If you take the same small gamble and enjoy it, all I ask from you is to please leave your review on Amazon, and or Goodreads if you're a member.
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To learn more about Not This Time, go to My Books Page.
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Hard To Kill
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Hard To Kill, the second Kip Kenver Thriller follows Not This Time chronologically. Hard To Kill starts with the R & R Kip and Nessa were enjoying on the Scilly Isles at the end of Not This Time, and that’s really the only connection. It has a different story line coupled with new sanctions, in their covert fight for true justice. However, reading Not This Time first will give you a heads up and introduce you to Kip and Nessa, their personalities and traits and how they operate in more detail.
No reviews as yet.
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Again, if you take the same small gamble and enjoy it, all I ask from you is to please leave your review on Amazon, and Goodreads if you're a member.
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To learn more about Hard To Kill, go to My Books Page.
Thank you. Ian.
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In case you didn’t know.
UK Cornish born Kip was raised and educated in the Midlands. He left school at sixteen with his O-level qualifications in the late 70’s to pursue a career with the MOD’s weapons and explosives research and development department in Uxbridge. After accomplishing his target pay grade and the highest position available within the department, he transferred his career option and enrolled with the RM Commandos. Later on in his service career he joined the SAS at the rank of Squadron Quartermaster Sargent, (SQS). However, several years and tours later and after learning about his reputation and talents the Special Boats Services (SBS) requisitioned his services and experience as an underwater explosives expert, where he successfully saw out his service years as Captain.
Now, in his 50’s Kip owns and runs a personal security consultancy service. But, more importantly, in the spring of 2011, he willingly accepted a commission as a highly skilled covert field operative and assassin for the ESS, several years after a suicide bomber took his wife and only child. The government funded ESS, is an elite covert section of the joint Secret Intelligence Service, SIS, MI5 & MI6. So covert, its very existence is only known by a select few in government, military intelligence and our armed forces.
Nessa Marrak also born in Cornwall UK, an ex-military girl herself is a 3rd Dan black belt in Jujitsu and has just acquired her 1st Kendo Dan. Nessa been Kip’s partner in crime so to speak, since the summer of 2011. Also, she is an expert in close quarter combat, communications, tactics and a whiz on the net. Nessa shares a platonic relationship with Kip on his yacht, Ollie (one life - live it - enjoy), on the waters off the South-West of England.
The ESS rid our soil of the evil low-life that either evade capture, or our Justice System fails to incarcerate.
Permanently!
True Justice!
Proper job!
