BITTERBLUE

Sam Martin, a successful author and screenwriter, hails from northeast England. His first two novels, Pictures Of Anna and One Day In June, were both award-winning. As a screenwriter, he has two full-length feature film credits, including the critically acclaimed ‘Stand Up’ which garnered 62 major awards at international film festivals in 2021, including Best Picture at the New York International Film Festival, LA/Beverley Hills, Rome, and India. With such a stellar track record, it's no wonder that 'Bitterblue' is a novel that can be trusted to deliver a compelling and engaging story.

PRAISE FOR SAM MARTIN“Bitterblue by Sam Martin is a highly complex novel that weaves together narrative links to form its overall story. Making use of the unpredictable narrator and playing with perspective, it is an expert lesson in voice and its power to influence plot. Martin cleverly interlinks his characters with mystery upon mystery, urging the reader on at the end of every page. Equal parts thriller, love story, and domestic drama, the novel never lacks genre-bending excitement; it is funny, witty, and at times incredibly moving, always squarely hitting its emotional marks. Martin is to be applauded for his keen sense of dialogue and relationships, all of which give his book an acute sense of realness. With its overarching themes of love and identity, ‘Bitterblue’ is a deeply human book that will strike a chord with everyone.”LILY LAYCOCK “In Bitterblue, Sam Martin turns every page into a new mystery, and every character harbours a hidden truth, creating a web of intrigue and leaving an indelible mark on your heart.”VANESSA K. WILLIAMS “BitterBlue is a masterclass in mystery and emotion, with intrigue at every turn. Martin’s keen sense for dialogue and relationships breathes life into every page.”SANDRA DAVID