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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If you’re in the USA, The Psychopath Next Door is the Audible Daily Deal today, May 16. Just $3.99. The narration is fantastic. I listened to it all the way through, gripped and on the edge of my seat, and I knew exactly what was going to happen!
If you’re not in the USA you still get it through Audible. Use your monthly credit or maybe bundle it with the Kindle version. It’s about a revenge-driven psycho and her impact on the nice family next door…
If you’re in the UK and have a Kindle, The Psychopath Next Door is a mere £1 until May 14. It’s enough to make a dog laugh or a psychopath smile. Just search Amazon.
Some writers just get better and better - and Louise Candlish is one of them. I didn’t think she could top The Only Suspect or Our Holiday but her new novel, A Neighbour’s Guide To Murder, is even better. An absolute joy to read from the first page to the last, it’s funny, twisted, satirical and perfectly plotted, with a main character you’ll root for even as she makes a series of calamitous mistakes. A masterclass from a writer at the top of her game and a must-read for anyone who likes crime fiction. Actually, scrap that. It’s a must-read for anyone, full stop.
A Neighbour’s Guide to Murder is published this July. @louisecandlish
I didn’t have time in 60 seconds to tell you everything you get if you pre-order the signed, dedicated The Wasp Trap now from either Booka Books or The Heath Bookshop.
As well as a signed first edition, dedicated to you (or whoever you want) you’ll get:
1. A gold foil bookmark with shiny wasps on one side and the house from the cover on the other
2. Access to a private, exclusive Facebook group, The Mark Edwards Elite Readers Club* (Email mark@markedwardsauthor.com after making your purchase telling me that you’ve bought the book.)
3. A special stamp inside the book to commemorate and prove this special first edition, first printing. One stamp shows Booka Books and the other shows The Heath Bookshop.
4. 1 in 5 will also contain a ‘wasp’ doodle, hand-drawn by Mark alongside his signature.
If you’re in the USA, please note there will be a signed American edition available in due course.
🐝 How to get your signed hardback of The Wasp Trap - before it sells out 🐝
Last night I launched the signed, dedicated first edition of The Wasp Trap in tandem with two of my local bookshops, Booka Books and The Heath Bookshop.
Initial quantities sold out immediately . . . but they have ordered more so they are available again. To get yours, follow the links in my bio or story.
As well as getting a signed and dedicated first edition hardback, you also get an exclusive gold foil bookmark AND membership of my brand new Mark Edwards Elite Readers Club on FB. On top of that, each book comes ink-stamped to prove this is one of the special indie bookshop editions, making it a truly special collectible item. Finally, 1 in 5 will get a hand-drawn wasp doodle by me.
This is my way of giving something extra to my most loyal readers as well as supporting two amazing independent bookshops.
Once you’ve placed your order, email mark@markedwardsauthor.com and I will add you to the private readers club.
Please note: an American signed hardcover will follow in due course, so if you’re in the USA you might want to wait for that.
Don’t forget to join me tonight, 8pm UK time, over on my Facebook page, where I’ll be telling you how to get your hands on one of these. Signed and dedicated with a couple of very cool extras. Link in my bio.
Want to know how to get your hands on one of these? A signed hardback of The Wasp Trap that comes with some surprise bonuses? I’ll be revealing all in a live event on my Facebook page this Thursday, May 1, at 8pm UK time. To find out what you get and how to be one of the first people in the world to get one, follow the link in my bio.
Dottie at 11 months. Auditioning for the feline remake of The Queen’s Gambit. Look. At. Those. Ears!
It’s goodnight from me, and it’s goodnight from her… Fantastic event at @waterstonesbirmingham with the brilliant @jocallaghankat last night. Lovely audience, lots of books sold and signed, and we finished the evening doing our best Two Ronnies impression. (Younger viewers - ask your dad.)
Jo and I will be teaming up again at Booka in Bridgnorth in September. Watch this space for all the deets.
Imposter alert!
I’m being inundated with messages about someone pretending to be me on TikTok, messaging people and eventually asking for money or Bitcoin. They have also stolen my photos and created an account that looks real, but isn’t.
My real TikTok account has the same username as my Instagram and Facebook accounts: @markedwardsauthor
If this person messages you, please report them. I hope it goes without saying that I would never message anyone saying ‘Hello gorgeous’, complaining that times are tough and then begging for money. Sadly, the internet is full of scammers and they seem to have decided that authors and their readers make great targets.
So please be vigilant, stay safe, never send money or personal details to anyone who contacts you on social media and report the scumbags who are trying to spoil the relationship between authors and readers.
(The real) Mark xx
Look what I’ve got! The Wasp Trap bookmarks - with SHINY GOLD WASPS on them!!
Next week I’ll be revealing all about how you can get your hands on one. They slip perfectly between the pages of a Wasp Trap hardback and mean you will never have to use an old bus ticket, rasher of bacon or piece of fluff you found in your pocket again.
Keep your eyes peeled - and if you haven’t signed up for my newsletter yet the link is in my bio.
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I am finally starting to use TikTok. If you’re on there, please follow me - my ‘handle’ is markedwardsauthor
My imposter is still on there and I’m hoping if loads of people report him he will be removed. His username is markedwards2014 and he’s driving me potty!
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I have finally added an Events page to my site so you can find out if I'm doing a 'gig' near you. There will be more added as we approach publication of The Wasp Trap, but there are already some very fun events planned around England, with one in Scotland and one in the US. Tickets for events in London, Nottingham and Leamington Spa are on sale now. I'm also going to be doing a book signing in Harrogate on July 19th, the same weekend that the festival takes place.
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This one is for the Americans in the group. Atria Books are giving away 100 copies of The Wasp Trap on Goodreads and the giveaway closes tonight. You can enter here www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/410375-the-wasp-trap
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Book giveaway for The Wasp Trap by Mark Edwards Apr 05-May 05, 2025
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Enter to win one of 100 free copies available. Giveaway dates from Apr 05-May 05, 2025. “So clever and fresh with a wild and incredibly satisfying twist ...4 CommentsComment on Facebook
If you’ve pre-ordered The Wasp Trap, don’t forget to email me with details of where you bought it so I can invite you to my new private Elite Readers Club. My email is mark@markedwardsauthor.com
Signed and dedicated copies still available from Booka and The Heath Bookshop. Link in comments. I’ll be emailing my newsletter list over the next couple of days so this is a good opportunity to get in before the crowds and secure yours. These are the only ones that come with the gold foil bookmark. ... See MoreSee Less
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Update: Booka have copies back in stock. But hurry because they don't have many...
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Update on the signed, dedicated hardback of The Wasp Trap. Once again, my amazing readers have stunned everyone by being so keen, blowing up the literary internet! Booka have temporarily sold out but they will be back in stock later, with a limited number. However, The Heath Bookshop still have some so place your order now to ensure you don't miss out! buy.stripe.com/9AQ9Br2wl5cc5k4dRx
Remember, you get a signed, dedicated first edition with a special Wasp Trap/Heath Bookshop stamp, plus an exclusive gold foil bookmark, membership of my brand new private readers club and one in five will also get a hand-drawn wasp doodle. Act now to avoid disappointment! ... See MoreSee Less
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Here are all the details you need to get your hands on a signed, dedicated copy of The Wasp Trap. I've teamed up with two local independent bookshops, The Heath Bookshop and Booka Books, to offer this exclusive edition. Here's what you get:
1. A signed, dedicated first edition, first printing hardback of The Wasp Trap
2. An exclusive gold foil bookmark with shiny wasps!
3. Access to a private Facebook group, The Mark Edwards Elite Readers Club*
4. A special, shop-specific stamp to make this a truly collectible item
5. 1 in 5 will also get a special wasp doodle hand-drawn by me.
Full details and links here
www.markedwardsauthor.com/wasptrapsigned/
Please note, if you order from Booka you can add your dedication request in the notes box on the checkout page.
This is a great opportunity to get your hands on a very special collectible item, as well as supporting two fantastic bookshops that are at the heart of their communities.
For American readers, you can order one of these but shipping is not cheap and a signed hardback will be available in the USA in due course. Watch this space!
*Membership of this club is available to anyone who pre-orders The Wasp Trap in any format in any country. To join, just send evidence of your purchase to mark@markedwardsauthor.com ... See MoreSee Less
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