A Prestwich crime writer is giving fans a chance to get a signed copy of his latest book at an upcoming meet and greet.

Author Michael Knaggs will appear at Waterstones at the Mill Gate Shopping Centre on Saturday, July 15 to sign copies of his latest thriller, The Blue Men.

Michael, 78, will also sign copies of his three previous books, Catalyst, Heaven’s Door and Lost souls, all of which make up the original Hotel St Kilda trilogy.

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The crime series follows MP Tom Brown, who exploits the killing of three gang members for his own political advancement.

The latest book sees Tom, now a disgraced former Home Secretary, missing and presumed drowned until a photograph taken in Scotland by a journalist raises doubts about his disappearance.

Speaking to the Bury Times previously, Michael, who lives in Simister, explained that this novel is his favourite yet.

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He said: “I am very pleased to have written four books that can withstand comparison with other very successful writers.

“My lifelong ambition was always to be a writer and something I finally got round to in retirement, so I’m glad I have made a success out of it.”