Damiano Polcaro | Updates

One Last Throw OUT NOW

Damiano Polcaro — Tue, 8 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

One Last Throw – a Bastard Series novella is out now to buy on Kindle and paperback!

It’s the explosive and hilarious story of bomb maker Larry the Hands’ rise in the criminal underworld, the desperate and dangerous people he crosses paths with and his fiery relationship with his protégé, Faye Fingers.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/One-Last-Throw-Bastard-Novella-ebook/dp/B0HCM6SZFQ

https://www.amazon.co.uk/One-Last-Throw-Bastard-Novella/dp/191918385X

Read for free with Kindle Unlimited

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Crime Writers' Association

Damiano Polcaro — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000

I’m now a member of the Crime Writers’ Association! Being accepted for membership feels like another leap forward in my author journey and I can’t wait to make the most of my membership!

You can check out my profile page here:
https://thecwa.co.uk/find-an-author/polcaro-damiano/

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Karma is now available on audiobook!

Damiano Polcaro — Sun, 2 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Karma is out now on audiobook! Brilliantly narrated by Mike Dickman, who brought Bastard to life, it packs one hell of a punch.

Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0HC81T44Z

Audible https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/B0HC7TH886

Brutal, gripping and packed with unforgettable characters, Karma dives deep into the past of one of the Bastard series’ most dangerous men.

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One Last Throw – A novella in the Bastard Series will be free for subscribers to my newsletter

Damiano Polcaro — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

One Last Throw is almost ready for the big bad world! A fun, explosive tale about Larry the Hands, Faye Fingers and their bomb making exploits. And it features exploding walnuts. Really.

One Last Throw, a novella in the Bastard Series will be coming out in August for subscribers to my newsletter (for free) and on general sale in September.

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Self-Pub Fest chat on Book Covers

Damiano Polcaro — Sun, 5 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

I joined authors Jacqueline Lambert and Morgen Bailey to talk about one of my favourite subjects – book covers! As a graphic designer, one of the most exciting aspects of writing a book for me was designing the book cover.

We covered lots of ground and I really enjoyed the chat. Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4C46En1oCr0

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Bastard receives Commendation

Damiano Polcaro — Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

I was absolutely thrilled to be told Bastard was shortlisted and received a Commendation in the Marlowe & Christie Prize. It's an international literary competition, so a real honour to be recognised.

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Interviewed by Ben Bruce for UK Crime Book Club

Damiano Polcaro — Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

I was interviewed by Ben Bruce, author of The Regulators series, for the UK Crime Book Club channel. Ben quizzed me on Karma, the Bastard series, inspirations and more. Check out the video on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/rS-6uzIqyJ4

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Karma is OUT NOW!

Damiano Polcaro — Fri, 8 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Karma, book two in the Bastard series is out now!

Years before the Bastard walked into the King’s Head, a boy from London’s East End is dragged into a world he doesn’t belong. Chewed up and spat out by his betters, Dino grows up fast, learning that loyalty is rare, power is everything and survival means playing by your own rules.

With one father who didn’t want him and another who walked away, Dino learns to rely on the only thing he truly trusts: himself. But when betrayal and tragedy strike, survival isn’t enough anymore. Now Dino wants something far more dangerous.

Payback. And he’s not going to let anyone stand in his way.

Brutal, gripping and packed with unforgettable characters, Karma dives deep into the past of one of the Bastard series’ most dangerous men.

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Author Spotlight Interview

Damiano Polcaro — Thu, 7 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

I've just been interviewed by Morgen Bailey, the hardworking author behind Self-Pub Fest here in the UK. You can watch the interview here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kNF0GgqClA

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Signing Books at Lionsheart Bookshop, Woking

Damiano Polcaro — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

I'll be at Lionsheart Bookshop in Woking on Saturday 9th May to sign books and have a chat. Feel free to come along and heckle/chat/drink coffee. I also had some Bastard/Karma double-sided bookmarks made to give away. See you there!

Lionsheart Bookshop & Café

67 Commercial Way

Woking, GU21 6HN

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Self-Pub Fest Monday Mini-Fest on Endings

Damiano Polcaro — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

I joined authors HJ Furl, Jill Todd, Morgen Bailey and Phil Oddy in a panel discussion about endings, part of Self-Pub Fest's Monday Mini-Fest series.

Check out the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2L3T8k8Aqhk

Topics discussed included:

What an ending should do
Does an ending always have to tie up the main plot?
Whether we know our endings when starting to write our novels?
If we plan our ending, does it differ when we reach the end?
Unsatisfying endings from books/tv and films
And more...

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WIN a signed copy of Bastard and Karma

Damiano Polcaro — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

To celebrate the upcoming launch of Karma, book two in the Bastard Series, I’m giving away a signed copy of both Bastard and Karma.

For your chance to win, all you have to do is sign up to my newsletter before Karma’s launch date on 8th May 2026 and I will randomly pick one lucky winner from my subscribers. Good luck!

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Karma OUT for Pre-Order!

Damiano Polcaro — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The Kindle edition of Bastard Series Book Two, Karma, is now out for pre-order!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GHS43X63

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Audiobook Out Now!

Damiano Polcaro — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Bastard is now available in audiobook! A brutal, darkly funny crime thriller brought to life with a killer narration by actor Mike Dickman.

Grab it now from Amazon, Audible or Apple Books!

Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GJ73KW7S/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0

Audible: https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/B0GJ7CHF3V?source_code=ASSORAP0511160006&share_location=library_overflow

Apple: https://books.apple.com/gb/audiobook/bastard-unabridged/id1871499087

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Farnham Literary Festival Appearance

Damiano Polcaro — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

I'm really excited to be taking part in the Farnham Literary Festival this year – one of four local authors appearing in their Celebrating Local Authors event on the evening of March 10th!

Check out their website for more details and to purchase tickets, would love to see you there!

https://farnhamliteraryfestival.co.uk/event/celebrating-local-authors/

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Over 100,000 KENP Pages Read

Damiano Polcaro — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Thank you to everyone who has read/is reading Bastard on Kindle Unlimited, it honestly feels amazing so many people are enjoying the book.

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Audiobook Coming Soon!

Damiano Polcaro — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Very excited about this...the audiobook is in production and is almost finished!

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Paperback Edition Now Available!

Damiano Polcaro — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Bastard is now available in paperback. Grab your copy now from Amazon.

Amazon UK – http://bit.ly/3Jfq21E

Amazon US – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1919183817

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Bastard OUT NOW on Kindle

Damiano Polcaro — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

My debut novel, BASTARD, is now available at Amazon (Kindle edition out now, print coming soon).

It's violent, darkly funny and absolutely not for the faint-hearted. If you’re into Reacher or Guy Ritchie films with moral rot – this might be your next read.

Grab it, read it, and if you like it – please leave a review.

Buy now: https://amzn.eu/d/8pEqFqM

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