‘… the bodies are going to keep piling up . . .’ #TheBotanist #Review @nholten40 @MWCravenUK @TheCrimeVault

  This is going to be the longest week of Washington Poe’s life… Detective Sergeant Washington Poe can count on one hand the number of friends he has. And he’d still have his thumb left. There’s the guilelessly innocent civilian Continue reading ‘… the bodies are going to keep piling up . . .’ #TheBotanist #Review @nholten40 @MWCravenUK @TheCrimeVault

‘Pulsing pain danced around the nerve endings in his jaw…’ #TheOtherSideOfFear #review @nholten40 @eoghanegan @RedDogTweets

NOTHING WILL EVER BE THE SAME AGAIN Sharona Waters is determined to dig into loan shark Dessie Dolan’s business and see him brought to justice. But when a young woman she’s only briefly met goes missing, a much darker story Continue reading ‘Pulsing pain danced around the nerve endings in his jaw…’ #TheOtherSideOfFear #review @nholten40 @eoghanegan @RedDogTweets

The last thing a twin expects is to be alone… #FirstBorn #Review @willrdean @HodderBooks

Today I have the absolute pleasure of taking part in the final stop of Will Dean’s FIRST BORN blog tour and share my review. My thanks to Hodder for an arc. Here’s a bit about this book first before I rave Continue reading The last thing a twin expects is to be alone… #FirstBorn #Review @willrdean @HodderBooks

Nothing will ever be the same again… #TheOtherSideOfFear #GuestPost @nholten40 @eoghanegan @RedDogTweets

Happy Publication Day to Eoghan Egan and THE OTHER SIDE OF FEAR. I purchased my copy direct from Red Dog Press and can’t wait to get stuck in. I’m always curious about an author’s journey to publication, so I invited Continue reading Nothing will ever be the same again… #TheOtherSideOfFear #GuestPost @nholten40 @eoghanegan @RedDogTweets

MURDER CAN BE MAYHEM… #RosesForTheDead #Review @nholten40 @cmacwritescrime @RedDogTweets

MURDER CAN BE MAYHEM. 2013 Rockstar Johnny Mayhem sits on his bed, holding a bloody baseball bat. On the floor, clutching a lavender rose in her fist, is his wife, Amanda, who he has just beaten to death. Erika Piper Continue reading MURDER CAN BE MAYHEM… #RosesForTheDead #Review @nholten40 @cmacwritescrime @RedDogTweets

Crafting Crime in association with Fiction Feedback ✍? #pressrelease @nholten40 @medwardsbooks @deawriter

? Hot off the presses! ? Crime Fiction Maestro Draws on Workshop Leadership to Create Home Study Course for Tomorrow’s Bestsellers Award-winning crime writer and popular workshop leader Martin Edwards has partnered with editorial consultancy Fiction Feedback to offer a Continue reading Crafting Crime in association with Fiction Feedback ✍? #pressrelease @nholten40 @medwardsbooks @deawriter

What #PerfectCrime Will Be Happening in Liverpool? #PerfectCrimeUK @nholten40 @PerfectCrimeUK

I’m so excited to be making my first ever trip to Liverpool on Saturday Nov 13th to attend and be a part of the PERFECT CRIME UK book festival! Have you seen who will be there?! As an avid crime Continue reading What #PerfectCrime Will Be Happening in Liverpool? #PerfectCrimeUK @nholten40 @PerfectCrimeUK

How do you dispose of a body so you’ll never get caught? Crime Writing: Making it Real Crime Scene Forensics Workshop #review @nholten40 @gbpoliceadvisor @Profwriting @KateBendelow @crimewritersci

In answer to my headline question… there are quite a few ways according to the experts at the: Crime Writing: Making it Real Crime Scene Forensics Workshop I have to say that attending this course from the perspective of a Continue reading How do you dispose of a body so you’ll never get caught? Crime Writing: Making it Real Crime Scene Forensics Workshop #review @nholten40 @gbpoliceadvisor @Profwriting @KateBendelow @crimewritersci

What is the secret that binds us all? #TheGenesisInquiry by @OllyJarviso #Review @HobeckBooks @nholten40

Is there one last undiscovered, great truth? A moment zero, a place in time that links all cultures and creeds? A revelation that will unite us all and change the way we see history forever? Brilliant but burnt-out barrister Ella Continue reading What is the secret that binds us all? #TheGenesisInquiry by @OllyJarviso #Review @HobeckBooks @nholten40

Bloody Scotland Exceeds Expectations! #PressRelease @nholten40 @Brownlee_Donald @BloodyScotland

Some super exciting news to share from Bloody Scotland! BLOODY SCOTLAND HYBRID FESTIVAL EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS AND EXTENDS RUN FOR 2022 Bloody Scotland hybrid festival which ran from 17-19 September 2021 and closed its virtual doors on 30 September outperformed targets Continue reading Bloody Scotland Exceeds Expectations! #PressRelease @nholten40 @Brownlee_Donald @BloodyScotland

A Dead Good Giveaway & Cover Reveal News ?? #deadmercy? #giveaway #upcomingevents @nholten40 @0neMoreChapter_

You may have missed this if you’re not subscribed to my newsletter so I thought I’d post it here. In case you’re not subscribed to my newsletter… WHY NOT? (Kidding!! If you do want to subscribe, I don’t spam your Continue reading A Dead Good Giveaway & Cover Reveal News ?? #deadmercy? #giveaway #upcomingevents @nholten40 @0neMoreChapter_

It would be a crime to miss this… #BayTalesLive #PressRelease @bay_tales @vpeanuts @SimonBewick

Crime fiction fans! I’m excited to share the news that something criminal is coming to Whitley Bay in 2022! There’s no need to lock your doors though – the amazing duo that is Vic Watson and Simon Bewick | the Continue reading It would be a crime to miss this… #BayTalesLive #PressRelease @bay_tales @vpeanuts @SimonBewick

MY DAD SAYS BAD THINGS HAPPEN WHEN I BREAK IT… #TheRule #review #followtherule @nholten40 @Author_Dave @ViperBooks

Daniel is looking forward to his birthday. He wants pie and chips, a big chocolate cake, and a comic book starring his favourite superhero. And as long as he follows The Rule, nothing bad will happen. Daniel will be twenty-three Continue reading MY DAD SAYS BAD THINGS HAPPEN WHEN I BREAK IT… #TheRule #review #followtherule @nholten40 @Author_Dave @ViperBooks

FIVE FINALISTS FOR THE McILVANNEY PRIZE 2021 REVEALED! #pressrelease @nholten40 @BloodyScotland

In case you missed the announcement, I’m super excited to share the short-list for the Bloody Scotland #McIlvanneyPrize 2021 – and what a list it is!  Press Release:  Five years ago the Scottish Crime Book of the Year Award was Continue reading FIVE FINALISTS FOR THE McILVANNEY PRIZE 2021 REVEALED! #pressrelease @nholten40 @BloodyScotland

HOW DO YOU CREATE REALISTIC, GRIPPING CRIME FICTION? #promo @nholten40 @gbpoliceadvisor @Profwriting @KateBendelow @crimewritersci

The answer to the headline question is: You learn from the experts, of course! And that is exactly what I will be doing next month! On Saturday Oct 9th I will be attending Crime Writing: Making it Real Crime Scene Continue reading HOW DO YOU CREATE REALISTIC, GRIPPING CRIME FICTION? #promo @nholten40 @gbpoliceadvisor @Profwriting @KateBendelow @crimewritersci