Mr Lucky: Gripping British Crime Thriller (Trentbridge Tales Book 1)

What if losing everything was just the beginning?

Detective James Sheldon’s life was destroyed in an instant—his wife and children were killed in a hit-and-run, leaving him a broken man. Eighteen months later, he’s homeless, begging on the streets and teetering on the edge of despair. Just when he’s about to give up, fate intervenes in the most unexpected way: he wins a record-breaking 168 million lottery.

But instead of a ticket to freedom, his newfound wealth becomes a magnet for danger. Pulled into a deadly underworld of crime bosses and ruthless dealers, James must confront the threats around him and the ghosts of his past that refuse to let him go. As the stakes rise, James realizes that surviving this nightmare will take more than luck—it will take everything he has left.

Can he outsmart those who want him dead and reclaim the life he lost? Or will his fortune become his undoing?

A relentless, edge-of-your-seat thriller that will keep you guessing until the final page. Perfect for readers who crave a crime novel packed with twists, turns, and an unforgettable hero.

Not your usual crime novel plot.

Perfect for readers who enjoy a story with more twists and turns than a rollercoaster.

What Readers Say About Mr Lucky

--This was a fabulous book! Having been homeless myself, the storyline really resonated with me. The protagonist and the antagonist had actually crossed paths several times. The theme of irony is prevalent throughout the story. I made it to the very end of the book before realizing I had read the first in a series of what I am sure are several more amazing tales. I am elated- and I know what I am reading next!

--“Once you start reading, you won’t want to stop until you finish. It’s got a strong narrative drive as we learn how the paths of a homeless man and a major drug dealer cross thanks to a $100M lottery win. The characters are well-drawn and believable.” --“Most of us have fantasised at some point in our life about what we would do if we won a lottery. Lee Wood provides us with a surprising yet believable scenario set in suburban UK and featuring contemporary social issues including drugs, prostitution, corruption, homelessness and the plight of the working class.”

If you enjoy beautifully crafted British Crime by authors such as Adam Croft, Alex Smith, JD Kirk, Rachel McLean and Helen H Durrant, then you’ll love this series set in the fictional town of Trentbridge, a cross between Cambridge and Stoke-On-Trent.

Note: The book has been re-edited and proofread for errors as of July 2024.

The book can be read as a standalone, although some characters will appear as the series continues.