Since releasing it in May 2019, I realised that putting the book into the world was actually just the start. Now I go on the adventure with every conversation I have about it. It’s so good to hear people’s frustrations with Leo’s reserve, their shock at the truth about the grizzly backstreet restaurant, and their questions about what’s going to happen next.
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Other books by Luke Richardson
Koh Tao
Leo’s looking for the perfect place to propose to the love of his life. When they arrive in the Thai tropical paradise of Koh Tao, he thinks he’s found it. But before he gets an answer, she’s nowhere to be seen.
www.lukerichardsonauthor.com/kohtao
Kathmandu
Leo’s jobless, crippled by anxiety, and obsessed with a girl he hasn’t seen in two years.
Just as things reach an all-time low, Leo’s thrown a lifeline. A politician’s missing daughter has been traced to Kathmandu. Leo must go there and find her, if his anxiety and the mysterious city will allow.
www.lukerichardsonauthor.com/kathmandu
Hong Kong
When Jamie’s colleague and former lover disappears, the police ask questions. Sure, a body’s not been found, but there’s plenty of evidence to land Jamie behind bars.
Leo and Allissa take the case. In order to free a man charged with murder, they must find a woman who’s supposed to be dead.
www.lukerichardsonauthor.com/hongkong
Berlin
When a prominent fashion designer falls beneath a train on Berlin’s U-Bahn, everything points to suicide. But his family aren’t convinced.
Keen to prove he’s over his past and has a handle on his anxiety, Leo heads to Berlin alone. When the investigation leads from a late-night techno club to a shop run by gangsters and finally onto the sinister wreck of a Cold War spy station, it may be a decision he stands to regret.
www.lukerichardsonauthor.com/berlin
New York
Heading to New York for a much-needed holiday, Andy and Emma hope some quality time will put their relationship back on track. When Andy disappears, it’s clear the city that never sleeps has other plans.
Teaming up with New York P.I. Niki Zadid, Leo and Allissa search the city. But this isn’t just another case, Emma's Leo's sister, he knew they were having problems, and should’ve done more to help.
www.lukerichardsonauthor.com/newyork
Riga
Leo and Allissa’s next case will take them to a city I was lucky enough to visit in November 2020.
Riga will be released mid 2021. Pre-order now.
www.lukerichardsonauthor.com/riga
The Liberator: Kayla Stone Vigilante Thrillers with Steven Moore
Justice is her beat
Her name is Kayla Stone
She is ‘The Liberator’
The Liberator Series is a ferocious new collaboration between Luke Richardson and Amazon Bestseller, Steven Moore.
If you like Clive Cussler, Nick Thacker, Ernest Dempsey and Rusesel Blake, then you’ll love this explosive new series!
www.lukerichardsonauthor.com/theliberator
Thank you
Thank you for reading Berlin. Sharing my writing with you has been a dream of many years. Thank you for making it a reality.
As may come across in my writing, travelling, exploring and seeing the world is so important to me, as is coming home to my family and friends.
Although the words here are my own, the characters, experiences and some of the events described are wholly inspired by the people I’ve travelled beside. If we shared noodles from a street-food vendor, visited a temple together, played cards on a creaking overnight train, or had a beer in a back-street restaurant, you are forever in this book.
It’s the intention of my writing to show that although the world is big and the unknown can be unsettling, there is so much good in it. Although some of the people in my stories are bad and evil – the story wouldn’t be very interesting if they weren’t – they’re vastly outnumbered by the honesty, purity and kindness of the other characters. You don’t have to look far to see this in the real world. I know that whenever I travel, it’s the kindness of the people that I remember almost more than the place itself. Whether you’re an experienced traveller, or you prefer your home turf, it’s my hope that this story has taken you somewhere new and exciting.
Again, thank you for coming on the adventure with me, I hope to see you again.
Luke
PS. A little warning, next time someone talks to you in the airport, be careful what you say, as you may end up in their book.
About the Author
First of all, thanks so much for taking an interest in my writing. My books are the culmination of years of travelling, dreaming and writing. I’m so excited to share them with you.
My journey towards writing, like most, wasn’t straightforward. I’ve always loved stories, but it wasn’t until my thirties that I actually put pen to paper. I think I needed to see and experience the world a bit before writing about it.
I grew up in the South of England, near Hastings, and moved to Nottingham for university. After that I worked as a nightclub DJ for a few years - I still do from time to time.
In 2013 I trained to be an English teacher. Helping young people realise and enjoy their creativity was wonderful. But, as many teachers will testify, it’s not a job that sits well with other hobbies and interests. So, in 2020 I made the decision to leave the classroom and focus on my writing, travel, and spend time with friends and family.
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