About

Kieron G. Walker is the author of The Man in the Iron Mac, a distinctly British comic mystery that introduces readers to the wonderfully unconventional world of the Funny Farm Detective Agency.

At the centre of the story is Dudley Fanshawe — a private detective with the imagination of a hard-boiled gumshoe, an impressive supply of confidence and a remarkable ability to find himself in situations that rarely unfold according to plan. At his side is Ellen Dixon, whose sharper instincts and considerably more practical outlook make her the ideal partner for Dudley’s unusual approach to detective work.

Kieron’s writing blends classic detective fiction, British humour, absurdity and affectionate parody. Noir-style narration collides with pub quizzes, shaved llamas, missing sculptures, eccentric locals and increasingly improbable investigations, creating a mystery world that takes its characters seriously enough to make their chaos even funnier.

Set around Clevedon and populated by an unforgettable collection of characters, The Man in the Iron Mac celebrates the peculiarities of everyday British life while playing with the conventions of traditional detective stories.

Through Dudley, Ellen and the Funny Farm Detective Agency, Kieron has created a world where almost anything can become a case — and where solving the mystery is only part of the adventure.