Well, 2025 was a cracking year with four books out -The Surrogate, Facing Evil, Shallow Graves and The Psychopath – plus an audio of The Surrogate. it was a really fulfilling year.
2026 is shaping up even better – five books out, starting with The Betrayal in February, The Mother in March and The Murder Of The Housemaid in May. The Stepmother is up next, plus one more before the end of the year. Most likely, Bags Of Bones or maybe The Man Upstairs.
I’m also, long story, now writing two micro-drama scripts – hot new market! I cannot say much more than than at present as I have signed a NDA with the production company. I expect to have news, and the first film out, in 2027. Until then, ssshhh.
Lots more to come. I’m now into my 60’s – jeez, how did that happen – but, like most novelists, I’ll just keep going for as long as I am enjoying it. P. D. James’ last novel, Death Comes To Pemberley, came out when she was in her early 90’s so I have a good way to go yet hopefully.
Last Update: Friday 29 May 2026
Iain Maitland, Novelist 