Richard Hooton
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Richard Hooton

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Richard Hooton’s debut novel THE MARGARET CODE has been longlisted for the Crime Writers’ Association Whodunnit Dagger 2026.

The crime novel was published in hardback, eBook and audio on 10 April 2025 with the paperback following on 29 January 2026.

The voice-led whodunnit follows eighty-nine-year-old Margaret whose failing memory holds the key to the murder investigation taking place on her street.

Inspired by Richard’s relationship with his grandmother, THE MARGARET CODE combines a twisty, compelling crime plot with an emotive study of illness and its effect on family relationships, alongside an intriguing historical connection.

Richard was born and brought up in Nottinghamshire and now lives in Greater Manchester. He studied English Literature at the University of Wolverhampton before becoming a journalist and then going on to work in communications.

His short stories and flash fiction have won awards in various competitions and been published in several anthologies.

Richard is on Facebook, Instagram, X, and Bluesky as @RJHooton.
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