Manx rumours inspire new book from ex-Island crime writer

Saturday, 14 May 2016 00:00

Manx rumours have inspired the latest book from an ex-Island resident:

That's critically acclaimed author Chris Ewan - Long Time Lost was released this month.

Chris lived on the Isle of Man for 11 years before relocating to Somerset - this week he returned to officially launch the book at an event in Douglas.

The thriller is part set here - Chris says the Island always provides a good backdrop to his stories:

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