J.D.Missen
The Art of Storytelling
NEWS
The latest Detective Inspector Morgan book 'Holmhill Farm' is now out!
About Me
Background & More
Julie Missen is the author of the Detective Inspector Morgan mystery series as well as psychological thrillers, poetry and children's books. Her writing focuses on the darker, hidden sides of life, delving into the complex dynamics of human relationships. Her work is set in Suffolk and draws from the fragile beauty of its' landscapes both in the urban and natural environments.
Julie Missen's books are published through Carrot Press and are available worldwide.
Authors Work
Holmhill Farm
Detective Inspector Morgan was not expecting to be called out to Holmhill Farm during a morning round of golf, or the subsequent mystery that would unfold on a nearby housing development. Will DI Morgan discover the connection between the mysterious death of a Felixstowe resident on the night of the devastating 1953 flood and a secret that someone at Felixstowe Town Hall wishes to remain hidden?
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The Legend Of The Bawdsey Boys
When Detective Inspector Morgan is sent to the Suffolk coast for a training course, he is unaware that the residents of the tiny hamlet of Bawdsey are still haunted by the past. until that is, the search for a missing person leads to an unexpected discovery on the very beach made infamous by the shingle street rumour, which began one saturday night in late August, 1940. Will the secret that has stayed hidden deep within the walls of Bawdsey Hall be revealed or will the truth behind the legend of the Bawdsey Boys continue to remain a mystery?
The Evil Within Us All
A tense feeling of unrest has infiltrated the Hartsmere estate, along with the gangs who are now fighting for control over both the residents and the local drug trade. Can Detective Inspector Morgan unpick the tangled tales that have been weaved or will the residents of Deben Quay’s most troubled housing estate, continue to be caught up in the struggle for power, along with the chaos that it brings to all of their lives.
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Secrets From A Misty River
As the low winter sun rises over the River Deben, a body is found, caught up amongst the reeds in the river that runs through the small Suffolk town of Deben Quay.
Detective Inspector Morgan could never have imagined the secrets that are about unfold, as he finds himself caught up in a web of lies and deceit that reaches far beyond his life as a detective.
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Confessions from a Fractured Mind
Three young girls disappear from a small Suffolk town in the 1980's; the place where Beth lives with Alex, who was once her protector, but is now her tormentor. Alex disappears leaving Beth feeling alone and isolated from a world she has come to fear. Somewhere from deep inside though, Beth begins to find the strength to piece her life back together again. She has to, for she suspects that Alex is involved with the disappearances of the girls and she knows that she is the one who needs to stop the nightmare that is unfolding. Beth begins to search for clues and finds the situation is far more complex then she could ever imagine as she goes on a journey of self-discovery through a long-forgotten childhood she had hoped never to remember.
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POETRY
After The Rain
Take a walk through life from birth to death and everything inbetween that moulds and shapes our journey through this world. These poems reflect on significant life events such as first love, the end of a relationship and discovering the meaning of love.
Love, Death and Madness
Poems that reflect on the most poignant moments in life, along with the emotions and memories that accompany them. These verses meander through the landscapes of lifes experiences, painting pictures of moments of loss, resilience and remembrance of all that there is to celebrate and love in this world.
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CHILDREN'S
The Little Spider
The story of a spider who learns about the importance of friendship and accepting help from others.
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The Little Mole
ANTHOLOGIES
Contributions to poetry anthologies.
A Tapestry of Poetry is available to buy from: A Tapestry of Poetry | Little Bear Publications