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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Want to spend time with the dark angel this Christmas? My most evil creation, Lucy Newton, features in two of my 2025 novels, The Psychopath Next Door and The Christmas Magpie, both of which are £1 on Kindle right now. Crazy woman, crazy prices.
Also, hands up if you think I should get some more Lucy tote bags made?
The New York Times chose The Wasp Trap as one of their hidden gems of 2025. Swipe to read the very lovely review. If you haven’t read it yet or you’re looking for a gift for the thriller lover in your life the hardback is half price on Amazon right now, and in the UK the Kindle version is only £3.99.
Watch for the moment I almost fall over…. Then head to the Kindle store to grab The Christmas Magpie for 99p and The Psychopath Next Door for £1. Mark, with these bargains you are spoiling us.
Here’s my early Christmas present to you! The Christmas Magpie is only 99p on Kindle right now.
Noel and Dani have moved into their first home together and are expecting to have the best Christmas ever. But when strange presents start turning up on their doorstep they wonder if someone is out to ruin not just their festivities but their lives….
If you’ve read The Magpies series, you’ll love it. If you haven’t, it doesn’t matter because it works as a standalone. And all the other Magpies books are also 99p right now! The Magpies, A Murder of Magpies, Last of the Magpies and The Psychopath Next Door. You can get all five books for a fiver.
Just search Amazon to find them.
One of the best events I’ve ever done last night in Bath with the brilliant Claire Douglas and Ruth Kelly. We had Christmas crackers for everyone in the audience, mince pies, fizz, a Secret Santa (loved my Stroopwafel gift from Ruth) and a raffle for the audience. Met so many lovely people, had an amazing time and we all sold and signed loads of books. Thank you to Bath Waterstones and everyone who came along. We must do it again!
Fantastic event tonight in Romiley! Lovely audience, lots of laughs and free mince pies! Thank you to Serenity Books - who now have signed Christmas Magpies in stock - and to CK McDonnell and Antony Johnston for being so entertaining!
The Wasp Trap hardcover is half price right now in the USA, from Amazon or Books-a-Million. As recommended by the New York Times. Go on, treat yourself - or buy it for someone for Christmas.
PS the UK hardback is (almost) half-price on Amazon UK too!
Extremely thrilled that The Wasp Trap is one of Audible UK’s top thrillers of 2025. So excited, in fact, that I interrupted today’s dog walk to tell you all about it.
London! There are now signed and doodled copies of The Christmas Magpie at Goldsboro Books. They also have hundreds more signed books and first editions. Find it in Cecil Court near Leicester Square tube. Or you can order a copy on their website.
Thank you to Booka Books for inviting me to their festive shopping evening and creating this amazing Christmas Magpie tree! It was demolished by the end of the evening but they still have some signed and stamped copies in stock. An ideal Xmas present! Link in bio.
Full details of my Christmas Magpie events, three of which are this week:
Stourbridge Library tomorrow at 7pm.
Booka in Bridnorth on Wed 19th at 5pm.
Wolverhampton Waterstones on Sat 22nd at 1.30pm
Romiley and Tunbridge Wells are both sold out but there are still a few tickets left for Bath. This is going to be a special festive event with prizes for the audience! Links in my bio.
Such a fun night at The Book Party in Manchester last night. It was a smaller, more intimate affair this time, in a glass dome filled with readers, bloggers and authors. I was too busy chatting, signing books and meeting people (and drinking wine) to take many pics but here are a few. Thanks as always to the organisers and I hope everyone enjoyed it as much as I did!
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Want to spend time with the dark angel this Christmas? My most evil creation, Lucy Newton, features in two of my 2025 novels, The Psychopath Next Door and The Christmas Magpie, both of which are £1 on Kindle right now. Crazy woman, crazy prices.
Also, hands up if you think I should get some more Lucy tote bags made? ... See MoreSee Less
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The New York Times chose The Wasp Trap as one of their hidden gems of 2025. Swipe to read the very lovely review. If you haven’t read it yet or you’re looking for a gift for the thriller lover in your life the hardback is half price on Amazon right now, and in the UK the Kindle version is only £3.99. ... See MoreSee Less
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Want a signed copy of The Wasp Trap? I have a very limited number of Canadian paperbacks for sale. These will be signed, doodled and dedicated. £15 each plus postage. If you want one, email me at mark@markedwardsauthor.com and I’ll send you payment details. UK only. First come first served. ... See MoreSee Less
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A reminder that The Christmas Magpie is only 99p on Kindle right now. And if you’ve read it I would really appreciate a review or rating. 5 twinkling festive stars would be the perfect present 😁 ... See MoreSee Less
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Watch the dramatic One of the Family cover reveal video! ... See MoreSee Less
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I am very excited to reveal the cover of my next novel, One of the Family, which will be published in June 2026.
A week away with your new partner's family - what's the worst that could happen?
But now...
One of the family is dead
One of the family is missing
And one of the family might just be the killer...
It will be a hardback, ebook and audiobook and is available to pre-order now (link in comments). In the meantime, let me know what you think of the cover! ... See MoreSee Less
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The UK cover reveal of my 2026 novel is coming tomorrow. Keep an eye on my Facebook page or your inbox if you subscribe to my newsletter. It’s a good one! ... See MoreSee Less
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Watch for the moment I almost fall over…. Then head to the Kindle store to grab The Christmas Magpie for 99p and The Psychopath Next Door for £1. Mark, with these bargains you are spoiling us. ... See MoreSee Less
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I’ll be at Worcester Waterstones today from 5pm till 7pm signing books along with Jo Callaghan, Anthony Johnston and others. No ticket required. If you live nearby, come along and meet me! ... See MoreSee Less
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