Author Page - Keira Willis
We are pleased to introduce Keira Willis and her debut novel, "Tib Street Ballroom."
Keira's literary work is characterized by its genre-blending nature, incorporating elements of detective fiction, humour, and adventure, with a supernatural twist. Her writing pays homage to the 1980s and the iconic adventure films that left an indelible mark on her childhood.
About "Tib Street Ballroom"
How do you solve an unsolvable murder? Ask the victim...
In January 1986, newly-engaged Marnie Driscoll is found dead in her parents' kitchen. With no witnesses, it seems as though the circumstances of her death will remain a mystery.
Six months later, high-flying Detective Inspector Andrew Joyce’s career takes an unexpected detour when he finds himself unwillingly transferred to an obscure department within Greater Manchester Police, known as the Ballroom.
The Ballroom team employs unorthodox methods to crack previously unsolved cases, and Joyce, a sceptic by nature, must find a way to work with Peggy Swan, a reclusive ex-socialite with a unique talent: she can communicate with the dead.
Joyce soon discovers that Marnie’s death, initially dismissed as an opportunistic act of violence, actually seems to be a carefully orchestrated murder.
It will take both Joyce’s skill as an investigator and Peggy’s connection to her new ghostly charge to navigate the web of secrets surrounding the case and bring closure to Marnie’s tragic story before the killer can strike again.
About Keira
Born in Manchester, Keira couldn’t have set her stories anywhere else. Her profound love of Manchester's culture, history, and ambience infuses her writing, providing readers with a richly textured backdrop that is as integral to the narrative as the characters themselves.
Keira's commitment to her craft is evident in her debut novel, "Tib Street Ballroom," where she artfully combines nostalgia for a bygone era with a fresh and fun narrative approach.
This is only the beginning of Keira's literary journey, and we can’t wait to show you the stories she is poised to share with the world.