Today it is my turn on the @annerandomthings.bsky.social for #TheAngelOfDeath by @trevorwoodwrite.bsky.social published by @orendabooks.bsky.social DCI Jack Parker bk 3 sees a conflicted Jack investigating a mercy killer assisting terminal patients peterturnsthepage.wordpress.com/2026/08/07/t...

The Angel of Death by Trevor Wood – a DCI Jack Parker novel

Could The Angel of Death be the answer to DCI Jack Parker’s troubles? By Trevor Wood Published by Orenda Books 300 pages ISBN 978-1917764452 Publication date 16 July 2026 The Angel of Death i…

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Angry Algonquin's verdict on The Hotel Manager's Guide to Murder. Positive, I'm pleased to say...

Thanks to The Durango Telegraph for this great review of Mother of Sorrows by our award-winning Croatian novelist Jurica Pavičić, translated by Matt Robinson. #Croatia 🇭🇷 durangotelegraph.com/columns/murd...

Ah, politicians…

Have you pre-ordered your copy yet? Out on 20 August! A Sunday Times must-read thriller for August. 'Moving, at times terrifying… and very timely.' VICTORIA HISLOP www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0H4HTJWTS #thriller #preorder #ai #booksaboutai #fiction #crimefiction

'Erlendur has written a gripping mystery infused with dark wit, relatable circumstances, and sympathetic characters.' Thanks to @angryalgonquin.bsky.social for the cool review! www.angryalgonquin.com/the-hotel-ma...

The Hotel Manager's Guide to Murder by Erlendur Arason

Erlendur has written a gripping mystery infused with dark wit, relatable circumstances, and sympathetic characters. He uses one simple sentence, "But I know...everything" as a jumping off point for a ...

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The Language of Angels by Olly Jarvis has been selected to be one of four thrillers to read this August by The Times! Have you pre-ordered it yet? Out 20/08/26. www.thetimes.com/culture/book... @ollyjarvis.bsky.social #thriller #thetimes #review #summerreading #readinglist #summerthriller #mustread

Four great thrillers to read this August

Our critic picks the best thrillers to read now, from Bella Mackie’s deliciously spiky third novel to Irvine Welsh’s state-of-the-union satire

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'Spiky, weary but also hopeful, this novel gives us something a little different. And if you take it on holiday, keep it visible in the hotel bar and be prepared for some raised eyebrows.' We really like a Cafe Thinking review... cafethinking.com/2026/08/03/t... @richardfernandez.bsky.social

The Hotel Manager’s Guide to Murder, by Erlendur Arason tr Quentin Bates – book review

Light-hearted. Angry. Farcical. Dramatic. Fresh. Familiar.

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I've just seen the cover to the Complete Trumptonshire blu-ray, and now I need you all to see it too, so there can be an outbreak of delighted cooing and "aw" noises all across Bluesky. It's done my heart the power of good, it really has.

Top Ten Tuesday - Book covers that leave you 'Seeing Double' #TopTenTuesday #TTT #Fictionophile #bookbloggers #TuesdayBookBlog @artsyreadergirl.bsky.social #CoverLove #BookSky #booklovers #BookCovers fictionophile.com/2026/08/04/t...

Top Ten Tuesday – Book covers that leave you ‘Seeing Double’ #TopTenTuesday #TTT #Fictionophile #bookbloggers #TuesdayBookBlog @ArtsyReaderGirl #CoverLove #BookSky #booklovers #BookCovers

The rules are simple: Each Tuesday, Jana assigns a new topic. Create your own Top Ten list that fits that topic – putting your unique spin on it if you want. Everyone is welcome to join but please …

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Another early start this morning. Though I hate waking up at 4:30, there is a still, austere beauty about a city at sunrise, empty trams, few cars... even the rubbish is less visible

Today is my turn on the @annerandomthings.bsky.social for #TheMermaidsCry by Kate Rhodes which is published by @orendabooks.bsky.social . Book 9 in the Isles of Scilly Mysteries featuring Ben Kitto and the best yet. peterturnsthepage.wordpress.com/2026/08/03/t...

The Mermaid’s Cry by Kate Rhodes – a Ben Kitto Isles of Scilly Mystery

A Killer is waiting on Cornwall’s darkest shore… By Kate Rhodes Published by Orenda Books 276 pages ISBN 978-1917764322 Publication date 16 July 2026 The Mermaid’s Cry is the nineth boo…

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We want to give a shout out to Christopher Fielden, a much-respected writer. He has been a huge supporter of Henshaw so deserves recognition for all he does to support writers. Check out his website: www.christopherfielden.com/about/ @christopherfielden.bsky.social #writingcommunity

About Christopher Fielden: Author, Editor, Publisher

About Christopher Fielden: learn about Chris's books and short stories, his writing services, the To Hull And Back short story competition and more.

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"A beautiful tale, subtly told, clinically precise, and emotionally shattering." Great to see Mother of Sorrows by Jurica Pavicic included in this July Best International Crime Fiction round-up by @crimereads.bsky.social #Croatia crimereads.com/the-best-int...

The Best International Crime Fiction of July 2026

Here are four novels in translation to check out this month, all excellent for crime lovers. Enjoy! Seichō Matsumoto, The Quiet Place Translated by Louise Heal Kawaii (Modern Library) Seichō Matsum…

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Petition to ban the use of 'cups' as a measurement in recipes online.

IT'S WEEK TWO OF THE #SkelfsSummerReadAlong!😱☀️🪦 This week we're reading #TheBigChill by @dougjohnstone.bsky.social, book TWO in the ICONIC #TheSkelfs series😍 If you'd like to join the read-along, comment '🪦' to join the chat and gain access to the ebooks! Don't miss #SkelfsSummer!😎

Killing Maradona is conquering Italy 🇮🇹 Spotted in the Rizzoli bookstore in Milan, no less! 👌🏻❤️📚🇮🇹⚽️🇦🇷

Today it is my turn on the @annerandomthings.bsky.social for #TheMermaidsCry by Kate Rhodes which is published by @orendabooks.bsky.social Bk 9 in the #BenKitto series, just gets better. Ben and Noah in Penzance. Ben rescues a baby thrown into the sea. peterturnsthepage.wordpress.com/2026/08/03/t...

The Mermaid’s Cry by Kate Rhodes – a Ben Kitto Isles of Scilly Mystery

A Killer is waiting on Cornwall’s darkest shore… By Kate Rhodes Published by Orenda Books 276 pages ISBN 978-1917764322 Publication date 16 July 2026 The Mermaid’s Cry is the nineth boo…

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Beach Finds #Withernsea

We love all of the books we publish, but this one has a very special place in our hearts. Based on a real historical figure fighting against the Argentinian military dictatorship, Rodolfo Walsh's Last Case deserves to be better known and loved! www.amazon.co.uk/Rodolfo-Wals...

If he doesn’t stop the killer, he’ll be next… #REAPER, BOOK 2 in the GRITTY #CityOfShadowSeries by @vandasymon.bsky.social is OUT NOW!😱 ORDER YOUR COPY TODAY!💙 Print: 🔗https://geni.us/oAz7oGg
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You know what can get in the bin? People doing boot camp exercise classes in the park in groups of about thirty, getting in everyone else’s way while some pseudo-military twat barks orders at them and blows a whistle

On the blog a review of #ASeasonForTheDead the first in @davidhewson.com #NicCosta series set in Rome. I listened to the audiobook (I've had for 10 years) narrated by Sean Baker. A murder in the Vatican and the flayed skin from a man confront Nic Costa peterturnsthepage.wordpress.com/2026/07/30/a...

A Season for the Dead by David Hewson – a Nic Costa investigation

“The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the church” By David Hewson Narrated by Sean Baker Published by WF Howes Ltd 12 hours 37minutes ASIN B002SQ9CY4 Publication date 10 December 2007 A Season f…

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Thanks to @westwords.bsky.social for the cool review!

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The Hotel Manager's Guide to Murder by Erlendur Arason maintains an impressive balance between mystery, police procedural, and noir. @ewashe.bsky.social @graskeggur.bsky.social #ErlendurArason #Blekverk westwordsreviews.wordpress.com/2026/07/29/t...

On my blog today is #TheBoatyard by Joel Hames @joelhames.bsky.social the first novel in the Whaley & Gaskill Cumbria Crime series. Professional Standards Division are kept busy when two officers neglect to visit a murder scene. peterturnsthepage.wordpress.com/2026/07/29/t...

The Boatyard by Joel Hames – a Cumbria Crime Novel

Why would two police officers not attend a potentially serious call out? By Joel Hames Published by Ffs Books 444 pages ISBN 978-1917952019 Publication date 19 March 2026 The Boatyard is the first …

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On my blog today is #TheShadowOfTheNorthernLights by Satu Rämö translated by Kristian London with the audiobook narrated by @cmprendergast.bsky.social . Book 3 in the Hildur Rúnarsdottir Icelandic Crime series. peterturnsthepage.wordpress.com/2026/07/28/t...

The Shadow of the Northern Lights by Satu Rämö – a Hildur Rúnarsdottir crime thriller

Now she has found one of her sisters Björk, Hildur is determined to discover what has happened to Ròsa By Satu Rämö Translated by Kristian London Narrated by Colleen Prendergast  Published by …

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'It’s a whip-smart read, full of character, charm, emotion and heart.' As @amwbooks.bsky.social has a fantastic depth of knowledge of and insight into crime fiction, a positive review from him never fails to make this translator's day! amwbooksreviews.wordpress.com/2026/07/27/t...

The Hotel Manager’s Guide To Murder by Erlendur Arason (translated by Quentin Bates)

Published: 25/07/26 Published By: Blekverk Format: Paperback Synopsis: Guests at one of Reykjavík’s smartest hotels never know what happens behind the scenes –including what brings a group of down-…

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