Best selling cozymystery comedy fantasy writer Wilkie Martin. Author of unhuman series.

Wilkie standing on edge of wooded gorge in Cornwall

Wilkie Martin has lived and worked in the Cotswolds for 30 years. In the distant past he studied Agricultural Science, beer, and rock and roll at the University of Leeds, having attended school in Sutton Coldfield, near Birmingham. He was born in Nottingham.

He is a member of the Catchword writers' group in Cirencester, and has been writing a series of novels, short stories and some poems, following a creative writing course with Dr Rona Laycock at Cirencester College.

He is a bestselling comedy and cozy mystery writer in the USA and a bestselling contemporary fantasy and cosy mystery writer in the UK. He has published 4 titles in the unhuman series, one book of silly verse and 2 bundles/omnibus editions for the unhuman series. He is currently working on his 5th novel.

He is an enthusiastic cook, a hobby guitarist, a music fan and an avid reader. He lives with his partner of 30 years in the Cotswolds.

FROM WILKIE’S REVIEWS BY BOOK BLOGGERS AND MAGAZINES

‘Far out fantasy full of odd characters and action’

Jo Ann Hakola, the Book Faerie

'Tim Campbell, the narrator, was equally awesome in his talented reading'

Charla White, the AudioBookReviewer

'Instantly reminded me, of course, of Sherlock Holmes.'

Zoe, Our First Year Here

‘Unusual supernatural whodunit mystery’

Scarlet Aingeal, Scarlet’s Web

'It’s just good fun'

Amy, ARC Book Review

'Wilkie Martin's finely-crafted collection of poetry is more than mere silly verse'

poehemian.com

'He [Tim Campbell] has the perfect voice for both Andy and Hobbes.'

Paul, the Audiobookreviewer

'An addictive humorous read'

Jane Hunt Writer

'How to describe the books? Well, if you like Terry Pratchett, Tom Sharpe or Tom Holt then this is the book for you. If you like absurdity, good writing, mouth-watering descriptions of food and humour then you will love this book. I did.'

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‘I had fun relaxing with this novel, cigar in hand’

Anders Mikkelsen, Koeur’s Book Reviews

'This was a great listen – it has everything, fun, mystery, intrigue, romance and of course unhumans!'

Charla White, the Audiobookreviewer

'I read through all the books as quickly as possible since I loved them.'

digitalamrit.com

'I gave it five stars because it made me laugh out loud on several occasions.'

Carolyn Injoy-Hertz, Injoyful Book Reviews

'An intriguing cozy mystery with comedic overtones.'

Carolyn Injoy-Hertz, Injoyful Book Reviews

'A fun ride that is hard to put down.'

Anders Mikkelsen, Koeur's Book Reviews

'I love this series of audiobooks; they just keep getting better!'

Charla White, the Audiobook Reviewer

‘It’s a Holmesian spoof’

Carol Siewert, Book reviews forevermore

'I really enjoy this series and Inspector Hobbes and the Bones was no exception.'

Melanie Sanderson ,The Qwillery – Melanie’s Week in Review

'Too fun to miss.'

Melanie Sanderson ,The Qwillery – Melanie’s Week in Review

‘Classic whodunit with a fantasy twist’

Anders Mikkelsen, Koeur’s Book Reviews

'I enjoy how silly everything is.'

Jo Ann Hakola, The Book Faerie

‘Just enjoy the humor and the tale’

Scarlet Aingeal, Scarlet’s Web

'I was in Anglophile heaven'

Hamicar's Books blog

'Wilkie Martin delivers yet another delightful book of puns, crazy slapstick humor, and new interesting and dangerous characters!'

Charla White, the Audiobookreviewer

‘Odd, inventive, and genuinely very funny indeed'

Katie Jarvis, Cotswold Life

'reminiscent of the Sherlock Holmes & Dr. Watson team'

Hamicar's Books blog

'Wow, Wilkie Martin delivers another finely crafted tapestry of un-human mystery with a dash of incisive wit and provocative humor.'

Anders Mikkelsen, Koeur's Book Reviews

‘This author has become one of my favourites’

Anders Mikkelsen , Koeur’s Book Reviews

‘Have fun with this one and hope that the author writes another’

Anders Mikkelsen , Koeur’s Book Reviews

‘The puns are part of the fun’

Carol Siewert, Book reviews forevermore

'It’s just nuts. And I loved it. I will have to go back now and read the other three. Big thumbs up.'

Kirsty White , For the love of Books!!

'A clever crime mystery with comedy and a good deal of fantasy mixed in'

Charla White, the AudioBookReviewer

'Inspector Hobbes is back in his greatest adventure yet!'

Jo Ann Hakola, The Book Faerie

‘Inspector Hobbes and the Curse is very much the funny mans Sherlock Holmes’

Scarlet Aingeal, Scarlet’s Web

'Creepy, Kooky, Mysterious and Quirky!!! Hobbes and Andy are at it again!'

Charla White, the AudiobookReviewer

'One cannot help but be charmed by the story and the characters.'

Charla White, the AudioBookReviewer

'pleasantly surprised by the book’s charm'

Hamicar's Books blog

'Definitely the quirkiest book I've read in 2017!'

A Book Addict Speaks Out

‘Light hearted fantasy novel with funny instances and observational humor of the dry kind’

Anders Mikkelsen, Koeur’s Book Reviews

'If you enjoy comedy and paranormal creatures with a mixture of Sherlock Holmes, this is the series for you! I thoroughly enjoyed them.'

Paul, the Audiobookreviewer

'I highly recommend this book and the series.'

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''This is a delightful read.'

Book Blurb blog

'This book is pure, unadulterated fun.'

The bookasaurus

‘Hobbes and Andy follow the Hobbes-Watson dynamic’

Carol Siewert , thebookgator blog

‘Oh, the puns! The puns!'

Carol Siewert, Book reviews forevermore

'If you have liked Wodehouse or Terry Pratchett or Douglas Adams, you are guaranteed to like these books.'

digitalamrit.com

'Andy makes an excellent human sidekick to Inspector Hobbes and their relationship reminded me of the Holmes-Watson dynamic at first.'

Amy, ARC Book Review

'Fun and entertaining'

Carol Siewert, books reviews forevermore

‘Light hearted tale full of mystery, quirks and puns’

Scarlet Aingeal, Scarlet’s Web

'I love the Sherlockian style trio of detective, sidekick and housekeeper'

The bookasaurus

‘Had me giggling’

Carol Siewert , thebookgator blog

'I loved this. It’s charming and bonkers.'

Kirsty White , For the love of Books!!

‘Serves well as a stand alone novel’

Carolyn Injoy-Hertz , carolyninjoy’s Blog Review

‘Once again I was transported into another world’

Anders Mikkelsen , Koeur’s Book Reviews

‘I like reading but sometimes I just want to unwind with a book. I used to enjoy Terry Pratchett and Douglas Adams and similar slightly skewed nonsense books with a dash of the impossible. Wilkie Martin, whilst not (yet) up there with those great departed authors, is ploughing a similar furrow.’

Drphunk Opinion

‘An amusing fantasy take-off on Sherlock Holmes and Watson’

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