The five million copy bestseller
Mark Edwards writes psychological thrillers about ordinary people who encounter terrifying events. His novels include The Magpies and Here To Stay. The Wasp Trap, his hardcover debut, is coming summer 2025.
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Bath! Join me, Claire Douglas and Ruth Kelly for a very special festive event at Waterstones on 27th November. Your chance to meet us and get a signed book (they make excellent Christmas presents!). This is my only event in the south west so don’t miss out. Link for tickets in bio and stories.
Trying to finish my new book. Sherlock is bored of hearing about it but Dottie is telling me not to slack. I think this look means, Stop taking my photo and get on with it.
I’m getting on with it. See you on the other side…
I’m going to be interviewing ML Rio (@sureasmel) about her fantastic rock n roll novel Hot Wax at Birmingham Waterstones next Sunday, 19 October. We’ll be talking about music, road trips, what it’s like to blow up on BookTok and much more. It will also be your chance to ask her your burning questions about If We Were Villains. It’s going to be fun! Link for tickets in my stories or google ML Rio Birmingham.
Want a signed hardback of The Christmas Magpie? I’ll be revealing how you can get one very soon along with details of a special prize draw for everyone who pre- orders a copy from the two independent bookshops I’ve teamed up with. To ensure you don’t miss the announcement sign up to my newsletter. Link in bio.
Once again, Chiltern Kills was just like heaven. Obviously I mostly come for the karaoke but the whole day was as perfect as cats. A really fun panel with Fiona Cummins, Helen Fields, Amanda Jennings and Ed James, and then Ed and I were mysteriously possessed by the spirits of Robert Smith and Smiths-era Morrissey. So. Much. Fun. Am feeling a little hoarse this morning.
Bargain klaxon! The Wasp Trap is a 99p Kindle Daily Deal in the UK until midnight tonight. If you’ve been thinking about trying it but holding off, well, this is your chance. Just search ‘waso trap’ on Amazon or in the Kindle Store. Thank you! 🐝
Have you already read The Magpies? If not, now is the perfect time to do so with The Christmas Magpie just around the corner. Find out what made 800,000 readers look at their neighbours in a new light…
Thank you Canada! Thrilled to see The Wasp Trap was the 3rd biggest selling mystery novel in your wonderful country last week, among some very big names. Thank you to everyone who’s bought it so far and to my amazing publisher over there, @randomhouseca
The most amazing night at Booka in Bridgnorth with Jo Callaghan talking about The Wasp Trap. Look at the size of that signing queue! Thank you to Jo, Bridgnorth Library, Booka Books and everyone who came. There is nothing I like more than getting out there and meeting readers.
If you live near Bridgnorth put Nov 19th in your diary for a very special Christmas event. Full details soon!
Such a fun day! Spent the afternoon at the Penguin offices listening to the brilliant Theo Solomon narrate the male chapters of The Christmas Magpie (Lucy’s chapters will be voiced by Imogen Church, who did The Psychopath Next Door). It was absolutely fascinating to witness the process and listen to Theo as he brought my characters and story to life. I can’t wait to hear the whole thing.
The Christmas Magpie is published on Nov 13 and you can preorder the audiobook - and the hardback and ebook - now.
The Wasp Trap aka Nido di Vespe (The Wasps’ Nest) is out today in Italy! Love this gorgeous Italian hardback. If you have any friends or family over there please tell them to go out and grab a copy.
Wow, it finally happened. The moment I’ve waited for my whole life. The real Donna Tartt - definitely not an AI scammer - wants to connect with me. I expect next week, DT - as she will ask me to call her - will invite me to Mississippi to hang out and discuss literature and, you know, all that stuff. Try not to be too jel, felllow Secret History fans.
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Bath! Join me, Claire Douglas and Ruth Kelly for a very special festive event at Waterstones on 27th November. Your chance to meet us and get a signed book (they make excellent Christmas presents!). This is my only event in the south west so don’t miss out. Link for tickets in bio and stories. ... See MoreSee Less
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Trying to finish my new book. Sherlock is bored of hearing about it but Dottie is telling me not to slack. I think this look means, Stop taking my photo and get on with it.
I’m getting on with it. See you on the other side… ... See MoreSee Less
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I’m going to be interviewing ML Rio (@sureasmel) about her fantastic rock n roll novel Hot Wax at Birmingham Waterstones next Sunday, 19 October. We’ll be talking about music, road trips, what it’s like to blow up on BookTok and much more. It will also be your chance to ask her your burning questions about If We Were Villains. It’s going to be fun! Link for tickets in my stories or google ML Rio Birmingham. ... See MoreSee Less
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On 30 October I'm going to be hosting a live discussion of The Wasp Trap - with spoilers - for anyone who's read it. This will be your chance to ask me whatever you want about this novel - plot, characters, research, the writing process, etc, etc - and chat about it with other readers.
The discussion will take place in my private Elite Readers Group. If you're not already in the group, it's open to anyone who has bought The Wasp Trap. To join, message me on here or email mark@markedwardsauthor.com with a photo of the book or a picture of it on your Kindle or audiobook app, or you can send a screenshot showing proof of purchase. It's a new, friendly community where I share news and exclusive content, along with polls and research questions. Send me proof that you've bought The Wasp Trap and you can be part of it too. ... See MoreSee Less
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I’m coming to Bath for a very special Christmas event with Claire Douglas and Ruth Kelly. Tickets available now! This is going to be a really fun evening with some festive surprises and we will all be signing books, including The Christmas Magpie. This is my first ever event in the south west and there are no others planned in that area so this is your chance to see me if you live nearby. Only £5. Link in comments. ... See MoreSee Less
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I’m often asked about the Magpies series, which order they have to be read in, where to buy them, etc, so here are all the answers you need!
The original series:
These books need to be read in order.
Book 1: The Magpies (full novel) - available as an ebook, audiobook or paperback from Amazon and Audible
Book 2: A Murder of Magpies (novella) - ebook available from Amazon, audiobook from Audible
Book 3: Last of the Magpies (novella) - ebook available from Amazon, audiobook from Audible
A Murder of Magpies and Last of the Magpies were also collected into a limited edition signed paperback called The Magpies Sequels which also includes an exclusive short story called The Caged Magpie. This is only available from my website and I still have some left. Link in comments.
In The Magpies universe:
These work as standalones but both feature Lucy Newton, the villain from The Magpies series. They don’t need to be read in order BUT chronologically they follow the first series:
The Psychopath Next Door (full novel) - available as an ebook, audiobook or paperback from Amazon and Audible
The Christmas Magpie (novella) - this is published on Nov 13 as a hardback, ebook and audiobook, available everywhere. I will be telling you where and how to pre-order the signed hardback very soon.
NB: The Christmas Magpie will only be released in the UK and Commonwealth this year, not the US or Canada, although it will be possible to order the signed hardback, albeit with expensive shipping. I am hoping it will be released in the US and Canada next year.
So, to recap - the first three books need to be read in order and for the full Lucy Newton experience you should read all five books in the order they are listed here. But Psychopath Next Door and Christmas Magpie can be enjoyed as standalones.
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Once again, Chiltern Kills was just like heaven. Obviously I mostly come for the karaoke but the whole day was as perfect as cats. A really fun panel with Fiona Cummins, Helen Fields, Amanda Jennings and Ed James, and then Ed and I were mysteriously possessed by the spirits of Robert Smith and Smiths-era Morrissey. So. Much. Fun. Am feeling a little hoarse this morning. ... See MoreSee Less
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Are you an aspiring or emerging writer? Want to know how the publishing industry works? How to get an agent? Want to learn how to write pitches, enquiry letters and think commercially, and to know about the differences between traditional and self publishing? I have years of experience as an author and have done everything, and this is your chance to learn from me and pick my brains in a 5-week Zoom course. You might even make some new friends. There are very limited places available. Link in comments. ... See MoreSee Less
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