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 out now in the UK, USA and Canada.
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Chilly walk with Sherlock on the final weekend before I go back to work and start plotting book 26 or 27… I’ve completely lost track but I know the theme and the hook. The first draft will be done in approximately 180 dog walks from now…
Here’s a great way to start 2026. The Wasp Trap paperback is out in the UK this month - January 29th - and will be available wherever you buy your books, including Waterstones. It features the first chapter of One of the Family in the back. If you’ve been waiting for the paperback to drop, now is the perfect time to pre-order this edition. Link in bio.
What a year that was! Thank you to everyone who read one of my books in 2025, came to an event or simply interacted on here. The Psychopath Next Door. The Wasp Trap. The Christmas Magpie. I’ve never been so busy or had so much fun. Let’s do it all again in 26, shall we?
It seems quite ironic that my post about The Housemaid movie was my most liked post of the year (!) and now the book is the only thing preventing The Psychopath Next Door from getting to No.1. If you haven’t downloaded it yet now’s the time. You know Lucy would love to be on the top spot. She’s definitely think she deserves it.
A very happy Christmas to all my readers from me and my lesser-spotted cat, Willow! If you’ve read any of my novels this year, thank you - and I hope Santa brings you lots of books and that you get no gifts from the Christmas Magpie. I am going to spend the next few days eating cheese and watching TV - and trying to stay off social media! 🎄
Just got home from watching The Housemaid in a packed cinema. Hugely entertaining, really funny and the three leads were all great. Added bonus: a Lana needle drop in the middle! I haven’t read the book so would love to know how faithful it is. It’s the very definition of a fab popcorn thriller.
My favourite books of 2025. The one rule is that they have to be by authors I haven’t met in real life. I read 40 novels this year which included some of the best books I’ve ever read. All of these are absolutely brilliant but I knew what was going to be top from the moment I finished it back in January. It’s appeared on a lot of best of lists and deserves to be a huge bestseller.
If you’re in the US, The Wasp Trap is now available through Kindle Unlimited for a limited time. This is your chance to read the book the New York Times chose as one of their hidden gems of 2025. The hardcover is also half price on Amazon right now if you’re looking for a last-minute gift!
Prizes! I’m going to be giving away all of this at my Christmas party on my FB page, which kicks off tonight (Dec 18) at 8pm UK/3pm ET. You need to watch live to get your name in the festive cookie jar. Follow the link in my bio to RSVP.
This is Winchelsea Beach, where the evil in-laws - the Robinsons - in Here To Stay came from. A beautiful but bleak place that feels like the edge of the world. Apart from The Wasp Trap, Here To Stay is the book I’m proudest of, with the most love-to-hate characters I’ve created… with the possible exception of the toxic family you’ll meet next year in One of the Family…
It was my final IRL event of 2025 last night and it was a good one! A sold out crowd in Tunbridge Wells - my birthplace - with the wonderful Alexandra Benedict and Laura Marshall. Thank you to Station Books for hosting and to everyone who came. The whole crowd were wowed by Alexandra’s festive shoes! Swipe to see our mug shot…
Join me and Dottie this Thursday 18th December at 8pm UK/3pm ET for my end-of-year Xmas party on my FB page. I’ll be giving away some exclusive prizes, telling you more about One of the Family and answering your questions. Help me celebrate the busiest and most exciting year of my writing life! Link in bio.
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Chilly walk with Sherlock on the final weekend before I go back to work and start plotting book 26 or 27… I’ve completely lost track but I know the theme and the hook. The first draft will be done in approximately 180 dog walks from now ... See MoreSee Less
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Here’s a great way to start 2026. The Wasp Trap paperback is out in the UK this month - January 29th - and will be available wherever you buy your books, including Waterstones. It features the first chapter of One of the Family in the back. If you’ve been waiting for the paperback to drop, now is the perfect time to pre-order this edition. The link is in the comments.
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What a year that was! Thank you to everyone who read one of my books in 2025, came to an event or simply interacted on here. The Psychopath Next Door. The Wasp Trap. The Christmas Magpie. I’ve never been so busy or had so much fun. Let’s do it all again in 26, shall we? ... See MoreSee Less
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It seems quite ironic that The Housemaid, which I posted about the other day after loving the film, is the only book preventing my Psychopath from hitting the top spot on Amazon! If you haven’t bought it yet, now would be a very good time to do so - or recommend it to a psychological thriller-loving friend. ... See MoreSee Less
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A very happy Christmas to all my readers from me and my lesser-spotted cat, Willow! If you’ve read any of my novels this year, thank you - and I hope Santa brings you lots of books and that you get no gifts from the Christmas Magpie. I am going to spend the next few days eating cheese and watching TV - and trying to stay off social media! 🎄 ... See MoreSee Less
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Just got home from watching The Housemaid in a packed cinema. Hugely entertaining, really funny and the three leads were all great. Added bonus: a Lana needle drop in the middle! I haven’t read the book so would love to know how faithful it is. It’s the very definition of a fab popcorn thriller. ... See MoreSee Less
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I’m excited to announce my first event of 2026! The brilliant TM Logan and I will be appearing at the Wolverhampton Literature Festival at 11.30am on Sunday 8th February, discussing The Wasp Trap and his new one, The Weekend. The event is titled Some of my Best Friends are Psychopaths, and we’ll be your best friends if you book tickets, though we’re not psychopaths. Honest.
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My favourite books of 2025. The one rule is that they have to be by authors I haven’t met in real life. I read 40 novels this year which included some of the best books I’ve ever read. All of these are absolutely brilliant but I knew what was going to be top from the moment I finished it back in January. It’s appeared on a lot of best of lists and deserves to be a huge bestseller. ... See MoreSee Less
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