ABOUT THE AUTHOR

 AJ Wilton didn’t set out to be a crime author — but when the world slowed down during Covid, he found himself with a little extra time and a head full of stories itching to hit the page.

A successful Australian small businessman with two thriving businesses, AJ now fits writing into the gaps between work, life, and the occasional strong coffee. What started as a creative side project has turned into the Mortice Series — a gritty, twist-filled dive into Queensland’s underbelly, where bikie gangs, political corruption, and police power plays are all part of the landscape.

With four novels already out and several more up his sleeve, AJ’s ‘hobby author’ days are quickly turning into something much bigger — though he still refuses to take himself too seriously.

A Life Outside the Crime Scene

When he’s not nudging Mort toward his next impossible decision, AJ and his wife are serial travelers, racking up visits to over 86 countries (and counting). From bustling street markets to far-flung outposts, AJ’s picked up enough stories, characters, and shady anecdotes to keep Mort busy for years.

Back at home in the Gold Coast hinterland, AJ swaps crime scenes for landscape photography, capturing the kind of beauty Mort rarely gets to stop and appreciate — the calm between storms.

If you’re curious where AJ’s been — or looking for clues about where Mort might land next — check out his scratched-out world map. You never know when a pin on that map might be tied to Mort’s next big case.

The Usual Suspects

AJ’s also got three grown kids and three grandkids, all of whom have mastered the fine art of smiling and nodding whenever he says, ““I’ve got an idea for a new plot twist…”

Got a burning question, a wild theory, or a review that’ll warm this small writer’s heart like a good cuppa coffee on a cold shakeout? 

Drop your intel over on the Contact Page — every clue counts.