About Paul Kelly

Paul grew up in 1970s High Wycombe when sherbet flying saucers cost 2½ p a hundred weight and platform shoes were both cool and great for toe-punting footballs.

He lays no claim to having books published in multiple languages. He’s taught karate in Tibet and Bolivia, half-built swimming pools in Sydney and recently worked as a surveyor in Soho.

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The Man on the Rubber Balloon or Optimism is the first book in The Colombian Connection trilogy, a series of narco thrillers set in South America. All proceeds from sales of the first book go to Young Minds (the UK's leading mental health charity). The sequel – The Man with the Silver Beretta or Redemption  – was published on 25th Nov 2023. The last book, The Man who ruled the World or Downfall is taking shape.

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Paul lives in the Chilterns with his wife and ancient cat. When he finds time he mixes tracks and records music on his Yamaha U30 piano.