Simon Marlowe, whose work has been showcased at the Theakston International Crime Writing Festival, once again delivers his signature blend of dark humour and social insight. Fans of his Mason Made trilogy and readers who love road‑trip‑gone‑wrong thrillers like Antti Tuomainen’s The Winter Job, will find Road to Mavis Grind an irresistible, laugh‑out‑loud ride!
Marlowe is a darkly comic, crime thriller author, and a consummate wordsmith, skilfully blending social and political issues into compellingly relevant narratives. After spending his formative years indulging in political activism and music, graduating in politics, education, and management, he then studied for a creative writing MA. Marlowe enjoys exploring the light and shade of human experience, taking the reader on a journey that is sureal and unpredictable.
Readers loved Simon Marlowe’s previous ‘Mason Made’ trilogy (The Dead Hand Of Dominique; Medusa And The Devil; The Heart Is A Cruel Hunter). Chris Coppel, author of Latency, Last Light, Lunacy, and more, described Mason as ‘the ultimate anti-hero… this is Bond meets Trainspotting!’. Stacey Dighton, author of The Hawk and The Raven and The Faraway People, says it’s ‘Violent, sexy, and as much fun as a night out in Amsterdam…’
Now, in 2026, Marlowe has followed this up with the satirical, criminally comic road-trip, Road To Mavis Grind, a brand‑new standalone adventure that sends two hapless schemers hurtling across Britain in a desperate bid to save their skins.
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