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On The Table Read Magazine, “the best entertainment eBook magazine UK“, British crime thriller author Simon Marlowe concludes his Mason Made trilogy with a crime-spy thriller that skewers love, debauchery, politics, and justice in a darkly comic and ultimately schadenfreude-inducing tale.


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The Heart Is A Cruel Hunter

The Heart Is A Cruel Hunter by Simon Marlowe on The Table Read Magazine
The Heart Is A Cruel Hunter by Simon Marlowe

The Heart Is A Cruel Hunter is the thrilling conclusion to the Mason Made trilogy, following chronologically from Medusa And The Devil. Left shattered, Steven Mason descends into the darkest corners of society: drug addiction, far-right conspiracies, and the brutal realities of war.

This gripping crime thriller blends with espionage, reflecting on the pressing political issues of our time. Steven is thrust into a world of ultra-nationalism, where the morality of war and its victims take center stage.

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Expect Marlowe’s signature gritty realism, amplified with even darker themes. Steven, fueled by a thirst for revenge, embarks on a nihilistic journey through the underbelly of Amsterdam, indulging in drug-fueled debauchery.

As he attempts to rebuild his criminal empire amidst the chaos of the pandemic, he becomes entangled in the web of far-right conspiracies and the shadowy world of war criminals. But a hidden love threatens to pull him back from the abyss.

Faced with an ultimatum – join the ruthless Bloodaxe gang or face oblivion – Steven must choose between embracing his descent into darkness or finding a way back to the light.

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Simon Marlowe

The book is a conclusion to the Mason Made trilogy, so the inspiration goes way back four or five years, to when I formulated the journey protagonist Steven Mason was going to go on. I knew he wanted a better life for himself in The Dead Hand Of Dominique, I knew he would end up on an island in Medusa And The Devil, and I knew he would end up travelling around Europe in The Heart Is A Cruel Hunter, the most political of the three novels in terms of narrative and underlying themes.

The intention was to use Steven as the classic anti-hero, to write page-turning thrillers that could be read on two levels, so the reader enjoys the story whilst also being offered the opportunity to consider more serious contemporary social and political issues – if they were so inclined. It helped solve my literary dilemma, as I was struggling to overcome a degree of didacticism, because I always have something to say. It was just a question of finding the right vehicle to drive the crime thriller genre, without putting people off! Along the way I have discovered my strengths as an author, especially the sardonic and comic side that compliments the rather dark, dirty realism that I tend to indulge my characters in.

So, I have tried to pull decades of reading, decades of many creative pathways, to finally synthesise what I believe is distinctly Marlowe: a satirical dirty realist, with a touch of the surreal, indulging in the darker side of life.

-Simon Marlowe

Simon Marlowe on The Table Read Magazine
Simon Marlowe

Simon Marlowe is a rising star in British crime fiction, selected to participate in the prestigious Theakston Old Peculiar Crime Writing Festival 2024 (Harrogate International Festivals). A masterful wordsmith, Marlowe has crafted a captivating crime trilogy, “Mason Made,” known for its darkly comic tone and high-octane action.

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Think Guy Ritchie meets Ken Loach: Marlowe seamlessly weaves social and political commentary into his narratives, creating a compelling and relevant reading experience that rivals the best in contemporary crime fiction.

Born and raised in South London, Marlowe’s early life was steeped in political activism and music. He holds degrees in politics, education, and management, reflecting a diverse intellectual background. After relocating to his hometown in Essex, he pursued an MA in Creative Writing, laying the foundation for his successful writing career. Since 2017, Marlowe has captivated audiences with his work, eliciting laughter, tears, and even the occasional scream!

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