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Upcoming Releases

Coulter Series: Prequel “The Cost” – Release Planned for 2026!

Calgary, 1975. Rookie cop Brad Coulter catches the case of a brutal attack in a frozen field. The only clues are a blue jacket, a moustache, and a trained German Shepherd. When reports surface of a fake cop shaking down businesses, Brad discovers something no one else sees—the predator and the impersonator are the same man. To catch him, Brad must sacrifice everything—his partner, his mentor, and the woman he loves.

Authentic police fiction in the tradition of Joseph Wambaugh’s The New Centurians. This is the case that made Brad a cop—and the choice that defined him.

“Posed”: Exciting New Stand-Alone Thriller to be Released in 2026!

A procedural thriller with a psychological twist.

Boston homicide detective Dante Hawkins thinks he’s seen everything—until bodies start appearing perfectly posed like macabre works of art. The victims are healthcare professionals who disappear after midnight and reappear days later, staged with meticulous care by a killer who leaves no trace and makes no mistakes.

Recovering from injuries that should have ended his career, Dante pushes himself back into the hunt. But when someone close to him vanishes, the case becomes personal. Now he’s racing against time to find her before she’s discovered in the killer’s final, perfect pose. This stand-alone crime thriller will appeal to fans of Criminal Minds, Mindhunter, and Michael Connelly’s The Poet.

EXPECT A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FEBRUARY 2026!

Speaking & Conferences

Dwayne Clayden is a sought-after speaker whose decades of frontline experience bring an unmatched realism to his writing—and to every stage he steps on. From crime and policing presentations to craft and thriller workshops, Dwayne captivates audiences with insights drawn from more than forty years in emergency services, policing, and teaching.

He’s been a regular presenter at Calgary’s popular When Words Collide (WWC) (2012-2021), the Creative Ink Writing Festival in B.C. (2018 & 2019), as well as an invited guest speaker at the prestigious Imagine Writing Retreats in Greece in 2023 and 2025. In his presentations, Dwayne shares behind-the-scenes stories from both the frontlines of law enforcement and the pages of his bestselling novels.

You can often find him at local book events, signings, and markets in Calgary and across Alberta—meeting readers, supporting the writing community, and inspiring new storytellers to find their voice.

Whether he’s discussing the realities of crime scene investigation and life as a cop, the structure of a great thriller, or the journey from service to storytelling, Dwayne’s presentations combine authenticity, humour, and heart.

For speaking inquiries or event bookings, please visit the Contact page or reach out via his official channels.