Felixstowe thriller writer Iain Maitland's book, Mr Todd's Reckoning, is to be turned into a movie, with filming in Ipswich and Felixstowe starting next summer.

Details about the lead actor and production company are being kept under wraps for the moment but author Maitland is delighted that the rights have been taken up.

"All I can say that I am thrilled to be working with this production company that's just had a massive success with one of my most favourite TV series ever." said Maitland. "I've seen the movies they make and am delighted to be working with them."

Filming will take place down by the Spa Pavilion and up by the Grove woods in Felixstowe, and in Ipswich near St Augustine's Church.

Maitland revealed he will be looking at screenwriters to bring Malcolm Todd and his family to the screen. A working script should then be ready for the spring.

He said: "From there, the lead actors will be engaged – the TV production company works with some of the biggest names in the industry so we will have a wonderful lead actor. We've talked over some names and it's a tough call."

Maitland is also working on a sequel to Mr Todd's Reckoning, through 2022, to come out when the movie is released in 2023.

Getting to know Felixstowe author Iain Maitland.