Complex Thrillers
With an Offbeat Twist
The Gold Standard for Character-driven
Crime Fiction
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Meet the Mind Behind the Action
Award-winning author Douglas Richardson published his debut novel at age 75 and has since won seven literary awards for sophisticated genre-bending thrillers that blend excitement, wit and nuance. Through character-driven stories fraught with danger and filled with compassion, Doug’s thought-provoking novels resonate with readers who value psychological depth as much as gripping action.
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Award Winning Novels
AWARD WINNING DEBUT
״An amazing novel full of complexities...a masterpiece.״
Doug’s debut stand-alone thriller has earned seven prestigious literary awards, including a Literary Titan Gold Award, three American Fiction awards, two National Indie Excellence Awards, and a Reader Views Bronze Award. From the Australian outback to a secret government lab and a sprawling Chesapeake Bay estate, this genre-bending thriller delivers both heart-pounding action and the complex study of a family of marginalized misfits.
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Triple Honors from the 2025
American Fiction Awards
The Victor Harding Adventures Series
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“Old Dogs, New Tricks is a gold standard for character-driven crime fiction.” --Reader Views Five Star Review
Old Dogs, New Tricks Victor Harding is 70-something, newly retired, and about to make the worst decision of his life. This American Fiction Award winner launches a trilogy where small-town secrets explode into international crime — and a reluctant criminal discovers adventure has no retirement age.
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“ A riveting read for thrill-seekers of all ages!” --Amazon Reader Review
Sea Cruise Victor bought the sailboat for romance. The drug cartel had other plans. Two 2025 American Fiction Awards. From Cape Verde to the open ocean, Sea Cruise delivers maritime action, late-life love, and ruthless international crime, sailing straight into your worst fears.
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Reader Reviews
The Silent Echo
An insightful and gripping tale that held my attention from start to finish.
Emily Carter
Beneath the Willow Tree
A beautifully written novel that explores deep emotional themes with grace.
Sophia Lee
Shadows of Reality
Engaging and thought-provoking, this book challenges conventional ideas.
David Brown
The Last Horizon
A masterpiece of storytelling that blends mystery and drama perfectly.
Olivia Wilson