King releases second novel
Horsham-born author Colin King has released a second crime novel, which he hopes keeps readers intrigued as each suspenseful scene unfolds.
Following a trail through Bendigo, Bundoora, St Kilda and Margaret River, ‘Wetland’ revolves around the unsolved murder of a Melbourne couple, a $1-million reward and a man who wishes to stay anonymous but knows too much.
King was raised and educated in Horsham, leaving the rural city to pursue a public service career.
He lives in Bendigo but maintains his connection to the area with a bush property near Rocklands Reservoir, where he escapes to write.
King has played guitar in rock bands, ran a marathon and built a weekender at the Grampians, and now has two novels under his belt.
He retired to focus on his true passion, writing.
King published his first novel, ‘A Vintage Death’ in 2013 to rave reviews.
His second novel, Wetland, also features Detective Sergeant Rory James.
“There was no question that Detective Sergeant Rory James would be the protagonist of my second crime novel. His character is one I really enjoy writing,” King said.
“The bonus for me of having a second Rory novel is that it now becomes a series I can build on.”
King said Wetland was a story of mystery and morality that Australian readers could relate to.
“It’s a uniquely local story,” he said.
“I enjoy writing about local landmarks in the new novel, even though the new case takes Rory, and Sigrid, further afield to Bundoora and St Kilda, and is ultimately solved in Margaret River.
“Without wanting to give too much away, it is revealed fairly early on in the book that the actual ‘wetland’ is an urban sanctuary within greater Melbourne.”
People can buy Wetland online at https://oftheworldbooks. com/shop/ or at book shops.