Andrew J Field

Andrew J Field lives with Catherine by the sea in Berwick-upon-Tweed in Northumberland, next to the docks, three bridges, and close to the Scottish border. Previous books include Without Rules and a revised/rewritten All Down The Line. A member of the Society of Authors and the Crime Writers Association, he has an MA in novel writing from the University of Manchester. He also runs Hit the North.

After the Bridge

Most of us believe we’re in control of our lives, but in reality fate dictates our destinies. I suppose After the Bridge is my noir take on the nihilistic worldview of Charles Bukowski’s Pull A String, A Puppet Moves poem. Unexpected events derail Owen and Becky’s lives and leave them at the mercy of others. Although After the Bridge has hard-hitting adult themes such as suicide, sexual assault, attempted date-rape, self-harm, incest, war crimes in Ukraine and identify theft, hopefully they are never gratuitous or salacious. As a crime writer I want to avoid glorifying violence, sexual abuse and aggression.

After the Bridge

All Down the Line

All Down the Line was first published in December 2020.  When I revisited the book to publish a hardcover version last year, minor revisions evolved into a more extensive rewrite. Although I loved the original narrative arc and all the characters, the world has changed so much in five years. Our heroes no longer automatically win, nor does justice prevail, although ‘karma’ always has its way. Truth and facts no longer matter in a polarised world where disingenuous billionaire big mouths rule the waves. Democracy will win – but only if we make sure we never give the belligerent buggers an easy ride and call them out whenever they lie, steal and cheat.

Praise for Andrew J Field

  • ‘Engaging throughout.’

    After the Bridge

    Danuta Reah, author of ‘The Last Room’ and ‘Not Safe’.

  • ‘Dark, twisted and utterly compelling. Loved every moment.’

    After the Bridge

    Emma Haughton, author of 'The Dark’ and 'The Sanctuary’.

  • ‘This is a rocket-powered ride, totally gripping from beginning to end.’

    After the Bridge

    Katie Vandyck, screenwriter

  • ‘After The Bridge is consistently entertaining with a lively wit and inventive energy sustained throughout. Particularly appealing is the portrayal of strong women and …. sympathetic characters despite their excesses and flaws.'

    After the Bridge

    Martin Fletcher, editor

  • 'Much to admire.'

    After the Bridge

    Stephanie Glencross, editor, literary agent

  • '...a cleverly constructed tale, boasting an intricate interweave of plot strands and a cast of off-beat, unpredictable and jump-off-the-page realistic characters. Looming over it all is Manchester itself, and the setting is so well realised you can almost smell the dank canal-side air.'

    All Down the Line (2020)

    Sandra Mangan, Crime Fiction Lover

  • 'What a wild ride.'

    After the Bridge

    Anne Foster, GoodReads Reviewer

  • ‘A well-written, edge-of-your-seat thriller that will keep you up reading past your bedtime. Two strangers meet on a bridge, and hatch a plan that leads to no good. The characters are great...dark, funny, a must-read. I enjoyed it and think you will too. Jump on this!’

    After the Bridge

    Judy Johnson

  • “The Manchester accent shines through.”

    All Down the Line

    Catherine Castling, GoodReads