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That Brexit ThingJohn Tallon JonesThe long-awaited sequel to the A to Z of Living in Italy.It is advisable to read the A to Z of Living in Italy before reading this book. Not to do so would be like reading an Agatha Christie novel and starting from the last page.The PlotAfter spending over twenty years in a small village in the South of Italy, the author takes his family back home to England.Just like the first book gives a very personal observation of what it's like to be an Englishman living in Southern Italy, That Brexit Thing shows the changes that have occurred in Britain during his absence.After such a long time away, the writer doesn't feel either English or Italian and, with his Italian/English family, now faces the long process of settling back into an English way of life.Once again, it's a compromise to come to terms with an unfamiliar environment. The writer admits that his home country has changed, but perhaps the most significant changes he faces are within himself.That Brexit Thing is full of ironic English humor and surprising observations on his new home.

Introducing: Mental Notes (The Penny Detective)The Penny Detective Series has been designed to be read in any order.In this classic British detective novel, private investigator, Morris Shannon arrives in the small town of Bedworth to help protect, businessman, Jordan Wallace's daughter from her rich husband. He soon finds himself entangled with some of the town's sleaziest characters, and a simple case of surveillance turns to murder, becoming one of the Penny Detective's most intriguing mysteries.Can Morris unravel the clues without the help of his partner, Shoddy? All will be revealed in the latest Penny Detective, but as usual, not until the final pages.WARNING: This Book will not be a life changing experienceFans of intellectual literature should look away now, or try something more classical. All Penny Detective books contain no messages, big words or complicated plots, but they will, hopefully, while away a couple of hours and entertain. If you are still not convinced; the terrific thing about Amazon is that you can read the first couple of chapters for free. Believe me; these books don't get any better or worse after that.John Tallon Jones (Author)John Tallon Jones is to literary intellectuals what John Milton (Paradise Lost) and Leo Tolstoy were, to having a 'good laugh.' This is disposable fiction at the sharp end, nothing more.What are people saying about the Penny Detective?Post OnlineThe author has made the main character, Morris Shannon, vulnerable and sarcastic and I can relate to this, as will most readers. The creation of an alcoholic but brilliant sidekick is inspirational, and this alone makes it different to anything else you will read.Kindle Detective StoriesA fantastic read from start to finish. If I had a problem, I would definitely not hire Morris and Shoddy to sort it out.Post OnlineAn absorbing insight into the seedier side of detecting; Morris has a black sense of humour, and the storyline is engrossing and very edgyThe Chester Standard (free paper)Chester's own author comes up five-stars again in this gripping yarn, with comedy as black as a darkened room. Recommended reading for anyone that loves a good old fashioned whodunit: GoodreadsThis is a fabulous book that builds tension and sets an atmosphere that at times is frightening but never dull. Original with a twist.Eastern Press ReviewsProbably one of my top ten reads so far this yearPost OnlineA colourful cast of characters and locations reminiscent of Guy Ritchie films. The dialogue and characters seem very authentic.Liverpool EchoTake Hercule Poirot, Philip Marlowe, and Inspector Clouseau, rolled into one, and you have the Penny Detective. This is a highly imaginative five-star read.The Irish Gazette (free journal)Well developed plot and characters. You can't help but fall in love with Morris or feel sorry for his long-suffering sidekick.

Introducing: Murder at the Voodoo Lounge (The Penny Detective Series)The Penny Detective Series has been designed to be read in any orderFrom hiding behind bushes trying to catch a vegetable thief, Morris Shannon gets three cases at once, and his detecting skills are tested to the limit. With the help of his alcoholic partner, Shoddy, he has two murders and a robbery to solve to earn his wages.Can Morris and Shoddy solve the mysteries? Will Morris be able to resist the seductive powers of one of his recently widowed clients? All will be revealed in this new Penny Detective mystery, but as usual, not until the final page.Warning: This book will not be a life-changing experienceFans of intellectual literature should look away now, or try something more classical. All Penny Detective books contain no messages, big words, or complicated plots, but they will, hopefully, while away a couple of hours and entertain. If you are still not convinced; the terrific thing about Amazon is that you can read the first couple of chapters for free. Believe me; these books don't get any better or worse after that.John Tallon Jones (author)John Tallon Jones is to literary intellectuals what John Milton (Paradise Lost) and Leo Tolstoy were, to having a 'good laugh.' This is disposable fiction at the sharp end, nothing more.What are people saying about the Penny Detective?Liverpool Echo'Take Hercule Poirot, Philip Marlowe, and Inspector Clouseau rolled into one, and you have the Penny Detective. This is a highly imaginative five-star read.'Post Online'The author has made the main character, Morris Shannon, vulnerable and sarcastic and I can relate to this, as will most readers. The creation of an alcoholic, but brilliant, sidekick is inspirational, and this alone makes it different to anything else you will ever read.'GoodreadsIf you don't know the Penny Detective series, grab a book now, you might be missing a killer!Chester MailClassic noir with a twist and some good old-fashioned British humour. The Penny Detective seems to get better and better.

Introducing: Inspector Visco 1>A murder ClassicSet in the South of Italy in the 1980s, Inspector Visco is an honest Italian cop swimming against a tide of corruption and criminality.In this case, a simple murder throws up many suspects for Visco to sift through but only one has motive and enough hate to carry out this brutal stabbing.As always with a John Tallon Jones story, you are kept guessing until the very end and are introduced to a host of believable characters in a beautiful but sleazy world of cops, villains and victims.The Lady from Rome is part of the Inspector Visco series.What people are saying'Deliciously Italian and a real page turner set in the sun' Chester Mail'Police procedural at its very best. I dare you to guess the murderer' Crime Readers Gazette

Introducing: Murder at Woodley Grange The Penny Detective Series John Tallon Jones The Penny Detective Series has been designed to be read in any order. The Plot There is a murder at one of England's oldest stately homes, and Morris is caught in the middle. This is a classic whodunit mystery with a few twists, and surprises. Morris is without the help of his friend and faithful sidekick, Shoddy, so must solve the case on his own. Is he up to the task? Like all Penny Detective novels, it is not a foregone conclusion that he will find the murderer. Maybe you will have to do it for him; the clues are all there. Murder at Woodley Grange is an explosive cocktail that will keep you guessing until the final page.>WARNING: This Book will not be a life-changing experience Fans of intellectual literature should look away now or try something more classical. All Penny Detective books contain no messages, big words or complicated plots, but they will, hopefully, while away a couple of hours and entertain. If you are still not convinced, the terrific thing about Amazon is that you can read the first couple of chapters for free. Believe me; these books don't get any better or worse after that. John Tallon Jones (Author) John Tallon Jones is to literary intellectuals what John Milton (Paradise Lost) and Leo Tolstoy were, to having a 'good laugh.' This is disposable fiction at the sharp end, nothing more. What are people saying about the Penny Detective? Post Online The author has made the main character, Morris Shannon, vulnerable and sarcastic, and I can relate to this, as will most readers. The creation of an alcoholic but brilliant sidekick is inspirational, and this alone makes it different from anything else you will read. Kindle Detective Stories A fantastic read from start to finish. If I had a problem, I would definitely not hire Morris and Shoddy to sort it out. Post Online An absorbing insight into the seedier side of detecting; Morris has a black sense of humour, and the storyline is engrossing and very edgyThe Chester Standard (free paper) Chester's own author comes up five-stars again in this gripping yarn, with comedy as black as a darkened room. Recommended reading for anyone that loves a good old fashioned whodunit: Goodreads This is a fabulous book that builds tension and sets an atmosphere that at times is frightening but never dull. Original with a twist. Eastern Press Reviews Probably one of my top ten reads so far this year Post Online A colourful cast of characters and locations reminiscent of Guy Ritchie films. The dialogue and characters seem very authentic. Liverpool Echo Take Hercule Poirot, Philip Marlowe, and Inspector Clouseau, rolled into one, and you have the Penny Detective. This is a highly imaginative five-star read. The Irish Gazette (free journal) Well developed plot and characters. You can't help but fall in love with Morris or feel sorry for his long-suffering sidekick.

Introducing: A Death in the Family (Penny Detective Series)The Penny Detective Series has been designed to be read in any orderWhen Morris Shannon hits a new financial low; he is willing to try anything to survive. A chance meeting in a wedding reception starts a journey that ends in murder and a tangled web of lies. Emotions are running deep in the tiny village of Upper Thrumpton, and everyone has an opinion on who the murderer is and who will be the next victim.When you enter the shady world of the Penny Detective, you are never quite sure what is going to happen, as Liverpool's favorite private investigator tries to cut through the deception to reveal the truth. Will he manage it? The odds, as always, are stacked against him, in this nostalgic noir trip back in time to the 1980s.A Death in the Family will keep you in suspense until the last page and provide some subtle twists along the way.Warning: This book will not be a life changing experienceFans of intellectual literature should look away now, or try something more classical. All Penny Detective books contain no messages, big words, or complicated plots, but they will, hopefully, while away a couple of hours and entertain. If you are still not convinced; the terrific thing about Amazon is that you can read the first couple of chapters for free. Believe me; these books don't get any better or worse after that.John Tallon Jones (author)John Tallon Jones is to literary intellectuals what John Milton (Paradise Lost) and Leo Tolstoy were, to having a 'good laugh.' This is disposable fiction at the sharp end, nothing more.What are people saying about the Penny Detective?Liverpool Echo'Take Hercule Poirot, Philip Marlowe, and Inspector Clouseau rolled into one, and you have the Penny Detective. This is a highly imaginative five-star read.'Post Online'The author has made the main character, Morris Shannon, vulnerable and sarcastic and I can relate to this, as will most readers. The creation of an alcoholic, but brilliant, sidekick is inspirational, and this alone makes it different to anything else you will ever read.'GoodreadsIf you don't know the Penny Detective series, grab a book now, you might be missing a killer!Chester MailClassic noir with a twist and some good old-fashioned British humour. The Penny Detective seems to get better and better.

Introducing: Inspector Visco 2The Sicilian AssassinSet in the South of Italy in the 1980s, Inspector Visco is an honest Italian cop swimming against a tide of corruption and criminality.In this case, Visco does a favor for a Sicilian Colleague and becomes involved in a trail of sleaze and murder. His investigation leads him to Sicily, where nothing is as it seems. When the clues to murder don't make any sense, there is only one conclusion, but it's a conclusion that is just too strange to believe. Visco is a master detective that is once again on a case that will keep the reader guessing until the final page.What people are sayingChester Mail'Deliciously Italian and a real page-turner set in the sun.' Crime Readers Gazette'Police procedural at its very best. I dare you to guess the murderer.'Online Review'The atmosphere of Southern Italy is alive on every page. Nothing seems to happen, but plenty is going on behind the shuttered windows, including murder, lust, love, and deception.'Goodreads'Any of the stories by English author John Tallon Jones are a pleasure to read, and the Visco series give you a fly-on-the-wall insight, on life in the South of Italy and the shadow of the mafia.'

Introducing: Dangerous People by John Tallon JonesThe Andy Marsh DiariesAndy Marsh flies into London and is once again on the trail of a terrorist gang.With his usual contempt for authority and rules, Marsh soon becomes embroiled with a team of dangerous fanatics and attempts to cut through a web of lies and deception to find the truth.Set in the vibrant city of London, the plot is gradually untangled to reveal a rather unlikely villain and a clever twist.This is a seriously imaginative novel that will keep you guessing until the last page.