Nicholas Litchfield (novel)

Indies Today Gives Hessman’s Necklace a 4-Star Review

In a glowing review featured today, Nicky Flowers at Indies Today praises *Hessman’s Necklace*, calling it “a snarky crime noir with a decadent streak.” Flowers notes that the story offers “punchy storytelling, fully embracing the grit, grime, and sleazy charm that defines the retro thriller genre,” ultimately declaring, “Classing up crime and giving noir a bold new gloss, *Hessman’s Necklace* is a thrilling ride with a polished 1950s flair.”

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Review of Hessman’s Necklace in Kirkus Reviews

“A feverish story that effectively turns neo-noir conventions on its head. Every detail seems relevant, and not a syllable seems wasted—a tough trick to pull off. It all results in an appealing tale that also upends stereotypical impressions of ’50s Americana,” praises Kirkus Reviews, a distinguished American book review magazine established in 1933.

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Review of Hessman’s Necklace in Literary Titan

In its 5-star review of the novel When The Actor Inspired Chaos and Bloodshed, Literary Titan, a prominent U.S.-based literary publication, writes: “Litchfield knows how to throw you into a scene. The opening prologue, where a film shoot goes violently sideways, hits hard. Bullets flying, blood spraying, a screaming film exec belly-flopping for cover. It reads like some grainy ’90s action flick at 2 a.m. on cable. That’s the vibe throughout the novel: high tension, slapstick disaster, and sharp edges everywhere. Dominic, caught in the madness, isn’t exactly likable, but he is interesting. He’s the kind of mess you want to keep watching, even when he’s making every wrong choice.”

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Yorkshire Evening Post newspaper reviews Hessman’s Necklace

My third novel, Hessman’s Necklace, is scheduled for release on June 30. Today, the Yorkshire Evening Post, one of the oldest and most prestigious provincial papers in Great Britain, published an excellent review of the book. In her review, well-known book critic Pam Norfolk highlighted the fast-paced narrative and the richly drawn characters that inhabit the story. She writes, “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.” Norfolk emphasizes how the book seamlessly blends gripping suspense with a nostalgic charm, making it a standout in contemporary crime thrillers. She adds, “Witty, gritty, and packed with old-fashioned charm, this is a crime thriller you won’t want to miss.”

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The Star newspaper reviews When The Actor Inspired Chaos and Bloodshed

My second novel, When The Actor Inspired Chaos and Bloodshed, is scheduled for release on April 1st. Today, The Star, sometimes known as the Sheffield Star, carried a wonderful review of the novel. “Litchfield’s intense and topical drama sizzles like charred meat over hot coals, eventually erupting into a massive blaze of mesmerising chaos,” book critic Pam Norfolk writes. “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. Fans of edge-of-the-seat thrillers filled with exotic settings, non-stop action, and a cast of ambitious artistes battling fears, egos, insecurities, and daily disasters, will relish Nicholas Litchfield’s pulse-pounding novel, When The Actor Inspired Chaos and Bloodshed.”

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