Wilkie Martin is just approaching an agent with the first novel in the Hobbes series 'Inspector Hobbes'.

'Inspector Hobbes' is described through the eyes of Andy Caplet, a failed journalist.  As he gets to know him, Andy gradually comes to realize and to accept that Hobbes is not actually human.  Together, and with the aid of Hobbes's elderly housekeeper, they strive to fight crime and keep the peace between the odd mix of peoples in the quiet town of Sorenchester.  These are hilarious and gripping tales of fantastic realism. The second novel in this series is in progress.

Other work includes some short stories; among these are the ridiculous adventures of Jeremy Pratt, a bumbling reporter. These short stories are available to listen to, select the 'Jeremy Pratt' link on the left or below. Following success in a short story competition at the end of 2007, his story 'Head Over Heels' will shortly be available in the Gloucestershire 1000 Year compendium.

Wilkie has also featured on Corinium Radio, reading his prize winning entries in their short story, dialogue and poetry competitions.

Wilkie is a member of the CatchWord Writers Group who meet in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England. Catchword judged the 2007 'Smoke and Mirrors' writing competition run by Gloucestershire Writers Network (GWN).  This formed a part of the 2007 Cheltenham Literary Festival and at the festival CatchWord members read their poems. Wilkie read his poem 'Bonehead' which was very well received by the audience.

In addition Wilkie writes articles and short-stories for national magazines.

Before his writing career, Wilkie was a goose-ringer, a pig-handler, a barman, a factory worker, and a civil servant. Alongside his writing he is a diving-instructor, jam-maker and chef.

(Disclaimer: No persons or events depicted in any of the works are based upon reality.)