Product Description
Murder. Theft. Sociopaths. And Margate. Just another day in banking then...
It’s pre-crash 2007 and financial investment banker Josh Dedman’s life is unravelling fast. He’s fired after £20 million goes missing from the bank. His long-time girlfriend cheats on him, then dumps him. His only friends are a Russian tramp who claims to be ex-KGB and a really irritating bloke he’s just met on the train. His waking hours are a nightmare and his dreams are haunted by a mystery blonde. And to cap it all, he lives in Margate.
Just when Josh thinks things can’t get any worse his sociopathic boss — Hershey Valentine — winds up murdered and he finds himself the number one suspect. As the net closes in Josh discovers that no one is quite what they seem, including him, and that sometimes help comes from the most unlikely sources...
Part fiction, part lies (well, it is about banking) and excruciatingly funny, THE FIX pulls no punches when revealing the naked truth of a man living a life he loathes. This is a crime fiction novel with a difference...
‘Moves faster than a speeding bullet. Can't wait for more from Keith Nixon.’
- Tony Black, authoor of Murder Mile
‘Razor sharp and original.’
- Ryan Bracha, author of Strangers Are Just Friends You Haven’t Killed Yet
'Cracking, fast-moving and very funny black comedy of errors.'
- Paul D Brazill, author of 13 Shots of Noir
‘Keith Nixon plots a wonderful corporate caper with his tongue placed firmly in his cheek.
THE FIX smacks of insanity brought on by too much time spent in the rat race, something many of us can relate to.
Cool, creative and downright crude, THE FIX will get your heart pumping.’
- Gerard Brennan, author of FIREPROOF
'Sharply observed, fast paced. Hard as a knuckleduster.'
Richard Godwin, author of Apostle Rising
'If words were drugs, and Keith Nixon my local dealer, you'd find
my sweating presence waiting for my man on a street corner.'
- Mark Wilson, author of Naebody's Hero
'Five Stars'
- Books & Pals Blog
These are some of the reviews given for THE FIX by readers:
‘THE FIX isn't your everyday crime novel, it's better than that. It's an original. Five stars.’
‘I voraciously tore through the pages laughing out loud. Nixon combines
intrigue and humour in equal measures.’
‘THE FIX was an absolutely brilliant read. I only put it down to sleep.’
'For a first effort this is really off the charts. Original, fast paced, funny.'
'Twists and turns throughout that will keep you guessing.'
‘Brilliant! Genius! Fabulous. A real page turner. Great characters, some
absolute ar$es. Highly recommend.’
‘Snappily written and achingly funny. I spent a lot of the time laughing my head off.’
‘A fairly dark, cynical and seedy story, but very amusing.’
‘A pacey page turner.’
‘I loved this book because it was fast paced and had memorable characters.’
‘Reminded me of some of the better Ben Elton I have read.’
‘Very engrossing story with an interesting mix of characters.’
‘Holds your attention and interest from the first page to the last with its
unexpected twists and turns. Skillfully written, a very enjoyable read.’
It’s pre-crash 2007 and financial investment banker Josh Dedman’s life is unravelling fast. He’s fired after £20 million goes missing from the bank. His long-time girlfriend cheats on him, then dumps him. His only friends are a Russian tramp who claims to be ex-KGB and a really irritating bloke he’s just met on the train. His waking hours are a nightmare and his dreams are haunted by a mystery blonde. And to cap it all, he lives in Margate.
Just when Josh thinks things can’t get any worse his sociopathic boss — Hershey Valentine — winds up murdered and he finds himself the number one suspect. As the net closes in Josh discovers that no one is quite what they seem, including him, and that sometimes help comes from the most unlikely sources...
Part fiction, part lies (well, it is about banking) and excruciatingly funny, THE FIX pulls no punches when revealing the naked truth of a man living a life he loathes. This is a crime fiction novel with a difference...
What Others Say...
‘Moves faster than a speeding bullet. Can't wait for more from Keith Nixon.’
- Tony Black, authoor of Murder Mile
‘Razor sharp and original.’
- Ryan Bracha, author of Strangers Are Just Friends You Haven’t Killed Yet
'Cracking, fast-moving and very funny black comedy of errors.'
- Paul D Brazill, author of 13 Shots of Noir
‘Keith Nixon plots a wonderful corporate caper with his tongue placed firmly in his cheek.
THE FIX smacks of insanity brought on by too much time spent in the rat race, something many of us can relate to.
Cool, creative and downright crude, THE FIX will get your heart pumping.’
- Gerard Brennan, author of FIREPROOF
'Sharply observed, fast paced. Hard as a knuckleduster.'
Richard Godwin, author of Apostle Rising
'If words were drugs, and Keith Nixon my local dealer, you'd find
my sweating presence waiting for my man on a street corner.'
- Mark Wilson, author of Naebody's Hero
'Five Stars'
- Books & Pals Blog
What Readers Say...
These are some of the reviews given for THE FIX by readers:
‘THE FIX isn't your everyday crime novel, it's better than that. It's an original. Five stars.’
‘I voraciously tore through the pages laughing out loud. Nixon combines
intrigue and humour in equal measures.’
‘THE FIX was an absolutely brilliant read. I only put it down to sleep.’
'For a first effort this is really off the charts. Original, fast paced, funny.'
'Twists and turns throughout that will keep you guessing.'
‘Brilliant! Genius! Fabulous. A real page turner. Great characters, some
absolute ar$es. Highly recommend.’
‘Snappily written and achingly funny. I spent a lot of the time laughing my head off.’
‘A fairly dark, cynical and seedy story, but very amusing.’
‘A pacey page turner.’
‘I loved this book because it was fast paced and had memorable characters.’
‘Reminded me of some of the better Ben Elton I have read.’
‘Very engrossing story with an interesting mix of characters.’
‘Holds your attention and interest from the first page to the last with its
unexpected twists and turns. Skillfully written, a very enjoyable read.’
About the Author
Keith Nixon has been writing since he was a child. In fact some of his friends (& his wife) say he's never really grown up. Keith is currently gainfully employed in a sales role for a UK based high-tech company meaning he gets to use his one skill, talking too much. However he spends much of his time by the sea in a small town in the UK called Broadstairs where Charles Dickens briefly lived & was the inspiration for The 39 Steps. Besides The Fix Keith has a historical fiction novel due soon and the follow up to The Fix is undergoing construction.
