Books
New and upcoming books from Nicholas Litchfield.
Latest Book
When The Actor Inspired Chaos and Bloodshed
“Pulsating with danger and menace, and infused with sharp-edged English humour, this excellently exotic adventure is the literary equivalent of a made-for-Hollywood big screen delight!”
—Pam Norfolk, YORKSHIRE EVENING POST
“What I really loved is how the book swings between outrageous comedy and deeper, sometimes bleak reflection. These moments add surprising weight to a book that could’ve easily stayed surface-level chaos. And the writing pops. It’s fast, visceral, sometimes poetic, sometimes grotesque, always alive.”
—LITERARY TITAN
“Lifelike scenes unfold with such intensity and pulse-pounding momentum that the story feels like it is playing out on a giant movie screen before your eyes. Boasting a plot that is daring and unpredictable, When The Actor Inspired Chaos and Bloodshed defies convention, takes bold risks, and entertains from pulpy start to finish.”
—Nicky Flowers, INDIES TODAY
“Litchfield’s intense and topical drama sizzles like charred meat over hot coals, eventually erupting into a massive blaze of mesmerising chaos. Amidst the thrills and spills, readers encounter a cast of well-defined characters whose actions and voices manage to rise above the risible film script.”
—THE STAR (Sheffield Star)
“[A] riveting story. The plot is well-paced, with an absolute gem of an opening that guaranteed my continued reading.”
—Karen Siddall, PARK CITIES BUBBLELIFE
“Litchfield writes with sardonic vigor.”
—KIRKUS REVIEWS
“A cinematic page-turner.”
—CHRISTOPHER COSMOS, bestselling author of Once We Were Here
“Litchfield’s entertaining and gritty novel reads like a 1970s car-chase shot with a handheld camera, full of jolts and scrapes and Technicolor chaos.”
—ADAM BERLIN, author of Belmondo Style
“Litchfield holds nothing back in this edgy romp…. Ceaseless action and witty dialogue whip the reader through Dominic’s crazy life at a cyclone pace in this unrelenting peek into filmmaking hell.”
—LINDA BOROFF, screenwriter of Murder in Fashion
Latest Book
Hessman's Necklace
“Fast-moving and stylish, enriched by a cast of cool characters and clever plot twists, Hessman’s Necklace conjures up a vibrant 1950s landscape, brought to life with entertaining wise guys, gun-toting molls, chic fashions and the sleekest cars. Witty, gritty and packed with old-fashioned charm, this is a crime thriller you won’t want to miss.”
—Pam Norfolk, SHEFFIELD STAR
“Hessman’s Necklace is a love letter to pulp fiction fans, noir junkies, and readers who like their stories hot-blooded and full of bite. What struck me most was the prose. It’s bold, lush, and rich with attitude. Litchfield doesn’t hold back. His writing practically swaggers across the page. There’s an almost hypnotic rhythm to it.”
—LITERARY TITAN
“Combines the impeccable plotting of The Maltese Falcon with the canny post-modernism of Chinatown. Suspenseful, savvy and self-referential, Nicholas Litchfield’s Hessman’s Necklace soon will be added to the canon of enduring noir novels.”
—LAURENCE KLAVAN, Edgar Award winner, librettist of Bed and Sofa
“A cracking great read!”
— JAMES R BENN, author of The Phantom Patrol
“An engaging romp through a time of stylish noir, the late 1950s. This gripping story is well worth the read.”
— MARK JACOBS, author of A Handful of Kings and Silent Light
“Punchy storytelling, embracing all the grit, grime, and sleazy slime the retro thriller genre was made for. Classing up crime and giving noir a gutsy new gloss, Hessman’s Necklace is a rough-and-rowdy ride with a shiny 1950s sheen.”
—Nicky Flowers, INDIES TODAY
“Readers who enjoy retro thrillers featuring unique characters, witty dialogue, relentless suspense, and exciting action will be captivated by Hessman’s Necklace, an exceptional noir novel by author Nicholas Litchfield. His latest book is an enthralling caper set in the late 1950s against a backdrop of gritty streets, diners, and seedy motels, and featuring an unscrupulous scoundrel who readers can’t help but root for.”
—BLACKPOOL GAZETTE
“Nicholas Litchfield brings his noir characters to life with Chandleresque dialogue and Dashiell Hammett twists. A fun, fast, five-star read.”
— MICKEY J. CORRIGAN, author of What I Did for Love and Project XX
“Crackling dialogue and a depraved cast of characters make this a noir thriller you can’t put down.”
— ART BELL, author of What She’s Hiding
“A fast-paced enjoyable read. I won’t give it away here, but trust me, the ending is fraught with suspense and surprises.”
— ROBERT GARNER McBREARTY, author of A Night at the Y and The Problem You Have
