... was the author's penultimate novel and explored the subject of Manganese Nodule mining from the deep sea-floor. To show how current this topic still is there's an interesting article by the BBC on "dark oxygen" emanating from this source. Here's a link to the article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c728ven2v9eo
The popular Desmond Bagley facebook page has been off-line for some weeks now while we were re-evaluating its purpose. Those who have so far come to view it, Liked posts or made their own comments, are greatly appreciated. Their interest in the author is what makes keeping it going worthwhile in this whirlwind of 21st … Continue reading Facebook
Spring 2024
How is the weather with you? In Bagley's homeland it has been a wet and relatively cold Spring so far. What better time than to keep warm and dive into an exciting adventure in far off lands and escape from it all. There are some nice deals on Desmond Bagley novels over at Amazon UK … Continue reading Spring 2024
Update on the new novel – Thin Ice
We have to remember the new novels - Outback and now Thin Ice - are not written by Desmond Bagley, they are only using a draft character he never actually published, with their name changed. However readers might be interested in this new, on-going series. As promised here is the final book cover and Amazon UK link … Continue reading Update on the new novel – Thin Ice
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Well it's been a surprisingly busy year for Desmond Bagley, not least of which is the continued success of author Michael Davies in picking up the baton of the traditional British Thriller genre, and running with it, taking Bagley's original character to new places in stories just as exciting as … Continue reading Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
More Black Friday?
Search "Desmond Bagley" on Amazon UK and you'll find most of the previous generation double-novel Kindle books priced between £2.99 and £4.99. For two novels per book this is great value! https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Desmond+Bagley
Black Friday?
Black Friday? Outback, the 2nd Bill Kemp novel is even cheaper on Amazon UK. The paperback's just £8.99 and the Kindle version £5.99.
Blackpool – Blue Plaque Unveiled.
A new plaque commemorating our author was unveiled at the address in Blackpool where Desmond Bagley lived during his formative years, after leaving Kendal and before setting off, overland to Africa as a young man. The event was attended by David Brawn, Head of Estates Publishing at Harper Collins UK, Joan Humble of the Blackpool … Continue reading Blackpool – Blue Plaque Unveiled.
Outback – Paperback edition published
The paperback edition of "Outback" Michael Davies's tribute to Desmond Bagley and his hero Bill Kemp, is out today. BUT take a look - the Hardback edition is only 44p more!! https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0008581398/
Outback in paperback
The paperback edition of Outback, the officially approved continuation of Desmond Bagley's Bill Kemp novels, is out on the 26th October 2023. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0008581398/
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