The Writers of Wales Database

HINTON, BOB

33 Hillfield Villas, Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, SA17 4UL
Tel: 01554 891789
Email: bob@hinton330.fsnet.co.uk
Website: www.darkdeedswales.com

Bob was born in Stroud but has lived for the last twelve years in Kidwelly. His father was originally from Swansea so Bob found it only natural that he would return to Wales one day. In between times he has travelled the world, both with the Royal Navy and on his own account. Bob still classes his years in the Navy as the finest education a young teenager could get. Since leaving the Navy he has done a variety of jobs from working for a Merchant bank to manufacturing specialised military equipment for Special Force Units and Intelligence agencies all over the world. Having a long standing interest in true crime it was only a matter of time before he sat down to write a book. Bob’s first title From Hell (Old Bakehouse Publications, 1998) was published in 1998 and reprinted in 2005. His second book, South Wales Murders (Sutton Publishing, 2008), was published in February 2008 and republished in March 2008. Bob is presently working on a novel.

Reviews
With respect to From Hell – The Jack the Ripper Mystery (Old Bakehouse Publications, 1998):

“…Although I buy a lot of books on the subject of Ripperology it is rare I find a suspect based book which ignites my passion and inspires me. Yet Bob Hinton’s From Hell did just that...”
Mike Covell, Casebook

“...Bob Hinton’s book From Hell forces us to take an entirely new look at the Ripper case. Well recommended...”
Martin Fido, Criminologist


With respect to South Wales Murders (Sutton Publishing, 2008):

“...Bob Hinton had thoroughly researched his subject and is an inspiration for all aspiring true crime writers on how to write and research books of this genre...”
Ali Bevan, Casebook

“...Bob Hinton’s evident knowledge and unstinting research make this a truly riveting read...”
Suzi Hanney, True Crime

“...This is a welcome addition to the Sutton True Crime History series which has set a very high standard throughout. In the opinion of this reviewer it is arguably one of the very best. Strongly recommended...”
Paul Begg, Ripperologist


Selected Publications:
From Hell (Old Bakehouse Publications, 1998)
South Wales Murders (Sutton Publishing, 2008)