Philip Alan Tyler

So what's GRAN RAID all about then? Well, if you liked The Thursday Murder Club then you'll love this...

When pensioner Marjorie Brownlow discovers she and her friends have been tricked into leaving their beautiful Cheshire retirement home so it can be sold to a corrupt banker, and that they have no legal recourse, she decides to rob his bank to force him to sell it back.

Matters are complicated when she discovers he’s the banker for the London based McMullen crime family and that she will also have to tangle with rival Albanian gangsters. Fortunately, Marjorie is far from the innocent little old lady she might appear to be. She must use all her skills and resourcefulness, with help from her three best friends, to pull off a successful robbery, blackmail the banker and avoid getting killed by the gangsters or caught by the police.

Philip Alan Tyler's passion for thrilling stories and compelling protagonists ignited in his teens when he discovered the works of sci-fi legends Arthur C. Clarke and Isaac Asimov. Since then, his literary journey has spanned nearly every genre, drawing inspiration from a diverse array of authors such as Douglas Adams, Lee Child, Robert M. Pirsig, Terry Pratchett, Mitch Benn, John Le Carré, and Jonas Jonasson.

A natural storyteller, Philip has always enjoyed crafting sketches, short stories, and blogs. His leap into novel writing was a natural progression, resulting in a captivating blend of classic sci-fi and modern mystery thriller. This debut novel, characterized by its optimistic vision of humanity's future, was followed by an entertaining non-sci-fi crime caper featuring the incredibly resourceful pensioner Marjorie Brownlow and her trusty friends.

When he's not writing, Philip indulges in his love for reading, drumming, and riding his motorbike. He also enjoys long walks with his dog. With over 30 years of happy marriage, three grown-up children, and two delightful grandchildren, Philip's personal life is as fulfilling as the stories he creates.

A free short story featuring Gran Raid's Marjorie Brownlow downloadable here...
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