Untethered by John Bowie- REDDOG PRESS
Untethered by John Bowie- REDDOG PRESS

‘CLASSIC CRIME NOIR FULL OF DIRTY REALISM’

John’s bored in his witness protection program in Bristol. A disturbed ex-SAS soldier, he searches for meaning at the bottom of many a glass and madness sets in. Then the cryptic messages arrive.

One note comes with a knock on his door and a chance to find a missing girl; to start over again… as a private investigator.

Meanwhile, his therapist encourages him to put his demons on paper; to write it all out. As John battles with his past, could this writing lead him to find the girl, his future and maybe even love?

Untethered is a semi-autobiographical crime noir, reminiscent of old noir films like Chinatown and Double Indemnity, exploring themes of identity, isolation and the damaging effects of drink, depression and PTSD.

Reviews

‘John Bowie’s ’90s set Untethered is a violent and intense read. Lyrical, moody, funny and as gritty as hell, Untethered is like a British blend of Jim Thompson and Nelson Algren.’ – Paul D. Brazill, author of Guns of Brixton

‘Set in 1998 in Bristol, England, Bowie’s dark, hard-edged crime novel inaugurates a promising series.’ – Publishers Weekly

‘Noir fans will find a lot to like.’ – BookLife

‘Its pages are packed full of deceit, human depravity and surprisingly dark humour.’ – Amanda Brightman, STORGY.com

Read more reviews.


Black Viking Thriller Series

Untethered is the first in the Black Viking Thriller series.

Part two, Transference: Black Viking #2 is coming soon with RED DOG PRESS.


Bristol Noir E-zine

Remember to check out the rest of our dark, dirty realism and manc noir writing on our e-zine.