Conrad Jones

**About the Author: Conrad Jones**

Conrad Jones is the bestselling author of 36 gritty thrillers that have captivated readers worldwide, with over three million downloads to date. Known for his fast-paced, emotionally charged plots and hard-hitting realism, his work spans crime, terrorism, psychological thrillers, and horror—often inspired by real-world events.

Born in Tarbock Green, Knowsley, and educated in Prescot, Conrad now lives by the rugged coast of Trearddur Bay, Anglesey. His early career took a very different path. After leaving school, he worked as a market trader before joining McDonald’s Restaurants in 1989, where he rose through the ranks to become a Business Consultant overseeing corporate and franchised locations.

In 1993, Conrad was managing the Warrington Bridge Street branch of McDonald's when two IRA bombs exploded outside, killing two young boys and injuring many others. That harrowing experience left a deep mark, sparking a lifelong interest in the psychology of criminal behaviour and the inner workings of terrorist groups. This personal connection laid the foundation for his first series of novels, *The Soft Target Series*, following the elite Terrorist Task Force and its formidable leader, John “Tank” Tankersley—described by readers as “Reacher on steroids.”

It wasn’t until 2007, during an extended trip to the United States, that Conrad began writing. Stranded on a beach in Clearwater, Florida, after his home was burgled and his livelihood stolen, he began his first novel, *Soft Target*, with nothing but time and determination. He hasn't stopped writing since.

Conrad’s breakthrough crime novel *The Child Taker* was inspired by the global disappearance of Madeleine McCann, a case that haunted him while abroad. This novel cemented his reputation for blending gritty realism with emotionally resonant storytelling.

In 2019, Conrad celebrated the milestone of three million downloads across his catalogue. His standalone novels are interconnected, offering readers the freedom to dive into any title in his expansive universe.

A lifelong fan of the horror master James Herbert, Conrad cites *The Rats* trilogy—*The Rats*, *The Lair*, and *Domain*—as the books that first ignited his passion for storytelling. That influence comes full circle in his 36th novel, *The Nest: New York*, a chilling homage to Herbert’s legacy with a modern twist of biological horror and urban dread.

Whether writing crime, horror, or psychological thrillers, Conrad Jones continues to push the boundaries of tension and human resilience.

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The Detective Alec Ramsay Series

The Child Taker

Slow Burn

Criminally Insane

Frozen Betrayal

Concrete Evidence

Desolate Sands

Three

The Inspector Braddick Books (follows on from Ramsay)

Brick

Shadows

Guilty

Deliver us from Evil

The Anglesey Murders (runs alongside Braddick)

Unholy Island

A Visit from the Devil

Nearly Dead

A Child from the Devil

Dark Angel

What Happened to Rachel?

Good, Bad and Pure Evil

Circus of Nightmares

Unravelling

A Disturbing Thing Happened Today

Soft Target Series (feature Tank from The Child Taker)

Soft Target

Tank

Jerusalem

18th Brigade

Blister

The Journey Series

The Journey

The Journey Back

The Journey Home

The Magic Dragons of Anglesey

The Rock Goblins

The Pirate’s Treasure