Derek Thompson is a prolific author with a focus on spy thrillers and crime mysteries. A native of London, he now resides in the West Country and has two series published by Joffe Books. His writing is heavily influenced by film noir, and he explores themes of justice, death, loss, morality, and secrets in his work.
The first of his series is the Thomas Bladen Spy Thrillers, featuring a rough-around-the-edges protagonist who works for the Surveillance Support Unit at the bottom of British Intelligence. The series includes "Standpoint" (Customs & Excise), "Line of Sight" (British Army), "Cause & Effect" (Benefits Team), "Shadow State" (Met Police), "Flashpoint" (MI5), and "Pathfinder" (MI5/Rogue). The first three books are available as "Spy Chaser," and the first five as "Complete Thomas Bladen Thrillers."
The second series is the DS Wild Crime Mysteries, starring Detective Craig Wild who moves from the Met to a sleepy Wiltshire backwater. The series includes "Long Shadows" and "West Country Murder," with a third book currently in development.
Thompson's works have received high praise from readers, with one reviewer describing the Thomas Bladen series as "realistic rather than glitzy" and "kept me hooked right to the end." Another reader described the DS Wild series as "engaging and entertaining" and "a good balance of male & female characters, well written and believable."