Roger Allan Newbury

Roger Allan Newbury | Caffeine Nights Books

Roger Allan Newbury is a British crime fiction author whose Caffeine Nights debut introduces one of the genre's most compelling new detective voices — methodical, intelligent, and rooted in the kind of procedural detail that rewards careful readers.

The Novel

LOMAX: The Tip of the Iceberg introduces Detective Lomax in a tightly plotted mystery that lives up to its title — a case that begins with a single thread and unravels into something far larger and more dangerous. Newbury writes with precision and authority, constructing a detective novel that respects the traditions of the genre while bringing something fresh to the table. For readers who enjoy intelligent, character-driven detective fiction, this is a strong debut that leaves you wanting more.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LOMAX: The Tip of the Iceberg the first in a series?
It is the first Caffeine Nights title featuring Detective Lomax and reads as a strong series opener, though it also works as a standalone novel.

What kind of detective fiction is this?
Newbury's work sits in the tradition of intelligent British procedural crime fiction — methodical, atmospheric, and built around a detective whose investigative instincts are as interesting as the cases he solves.