Carl Richards
Writer of Psychologically Immersive Fiction
Welcome to the official website of Carl Richards.
I'm delighted you're here.
Whether you've discovered The Truth We Chase, are curious about my writing, or simply enjoy a good story, I hope you'll feel at home.
This website is a place where readers can learn more about my book, discover the inspiration behind the stories, and keep up to date with the latest news and future projects. You'll also find information about available formats, upcoming releases, and ways to connect with me.
Thank you for stopping by and for supporting independent authors. Your interest and encouragement mean more than you know.
So, make yourself comfortable, have a look around, and I hope you enjoy the journey.
— Carl Richards Author of The Truth We Chase
The Truth We Chase
When Joseph Ryebank moved to America, he left behind more than England. He also left behind a secret.
Seventeen years later, Joe has everything he ever wanted: a successful new life, a home in Newark's vibrant Ironbound district, and a carefully crafted identity that keeps his past firmly buried.
Then an email arrives.
It's from Jill, his closest childhood friend, whom he hasn't seen since one life-changing summer in 1983. She wants to meet.
Suddenly, the life Joe thought he'd escaped begins to close in. Is Jill reaching out to rekindle a friendship lost to time, or is she part of something far more dangerous? Someone knows the truth, and Joe may have been lured back into their sights.
Drawn across the Atlantic to the place he once called home, Joe finds that while he may have forgotten the past, it hasn't forgotten him.
Some secrets stay hidden.
His didn't.
Head over to the blog to discover more.
Delve into the background, meet the characters and uncover the secrets behind the plot.
Meet the author
Stockport-born writer Carl Richards took a distinct route to authorship, a journey that carried him from Greater Manchester to the bustling streets of New York and New Jersey. This transatlantic perspective profoundly shapes his introspective, emotionally grounded voice.
At the heart of his storytelling is the constant tension between leaving and belonging. Having absorbed the sheer scale of the American Tri-State area, he brings a vivid, cinematic eye to his depictions of Manchester life, uncovering the extraordinary within the everyday.
Now back in the North West on the edge of the West Pennine Moors, Carl spends much of his time outdoors. He is a frequent wanderer through the rugged beauty of his local landscape and the dramatic hills of the Peak District, with the Goyt Valley being a particularly cherished spot.
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