

Rob Walden‑Woods is a master of gritty, atmospheric crime fiction, best known for his hard‑hitting novels set in the shadowy backstreets of London’s East End during the 1960s. Drawing on real experiences and a deep understanding of the era, he brings to life a world of gangland violence, high‑stakes gambling, and the relentless fight for survival.
His acclaimed Violent Horizons trilogy follows Eddie, a young man pulled into the brutal world of organised crime. Readers and reviewers alike praise Walden‑Woods for his raw authenticity, vivid character work, and unflinching portrayal of a dangerous time and place.
Away from the writing desk, Rob can often be found with his Labradoodle by his side, or indulging his lifelong passions for Speedway
and Formula One.
His blend of lived experience and sharp storytelling continues to captivate fans of classic and contemporary crime fiction.
Rob returns with his latest novel, A Cottage to Die For, and is already deep into his next release, The Buttercross Murders,
arriving in 2026.

Meet Eddie a young man nursing a tortured soul just because he is different.

In this exciting second novel Eddie escapes the law and makes a run for the sun!

It's the third book in the trilogy, and it really is murder! Will the MET ever get their hands on him?

Recently married, Mark and Vicky Craven decide to give up their lucrative careers and move to rural Wiltshire. For them, London is best seen in the rear view mirror...or is it?