It's Just M**der Visiting The Tropics

The Friends of Sri Lanka Association presents An Afternoon with Ian Cochrane. Ian is an independent author known for his gripping crime, thriller, and mystery novels. Don't miss this unique opportunity to hear from a seasoned writer with a passion for Sri Lanka.

Ian Cochrane, a member of the Friends of Sri Lanka, writes under the pseudonym Max Holden. Ian started life as a military brat which ignited his travel bug, leading him through Europe, the Middle East and Asia. His career in content marketing brought him close to Sri Lanka, which he and his wife now consider their second home after many years in Dubai.

We will learn why Ian chose the pseudonym Max Holden and the story behind it. Ian will dive into his early blogging adventures with “Dubai Got News For You” and “Lanka Lines”.

Ian will share his journey into writing novels and writing crime, thriller, and mystery genres providing anecdotes and reasons why Sri Lanka plays a significant role in his writing.

Find out the inspiration behind the fictional Sri Lankan town “Puluwala” in his books and the research that has gone into creating the main character Detective Inspector Asoka and the insights gained from Ian's contacts within Sri Lanka’s police force.

It's Just M**der Visiting The Tropics: a D.I. Asoka M**der Mystery

Set in the beautiful tropical island of Sri Lanka, this M**der mystery features D.I. Asoka of the Sri Lankan police force, known for his unique approach to solving tourist-related crimes. The fictional town of Puluwala sets the stage for a thrilling and emotional journey.

Signed copies of Ian's book will be available on the day for the discounted price of £8 each. Please bring exact cash as there are no card facilities available.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Linnean Society of London, Burlington House, Royal Academy of Arts Complex, Piccadilly, London, United Kingdom