A CRIME novel written by the editor of the Worcester News is released this weekend.

Flickering Lights, by Michael Purton, tells the story of a 17-year-old boy trying to unravel the mystery surrounding the death of his adoptive father.

Published by Ink Hills based in Malvern, the book is Michael’s second novel following the release of Silhouettes in 2016.

Michael, 33, who has been editor of the Worcester News since January, said: “The novel is a dark, atmospheric story about characters driven by grief. Although it’s fiction, I was inspired by cases I covered as a reporter, and the book is set in an unnamed place similar to Worcester.”

Flickering Lights is available on Amazon now in paperback and e-book, and will be stocked in Waterstones and other book shops.

Michael will be doing a book signing in the Costa in Worcester High Street from 11am to 1pm on Saturday, September 15. You can buy the book in Costa on the day, or bring along a copy for Michael to sign.

You can buy the book on Amazon here.