Mark Edwards writes psychological thrillers about scary things happening to ordinary people. He has sold more than five million copies of his books and topped the bestseller lists numerous times since his first solo novel was published in 2013.
His novels include The Magpies, Follow You Home, The Retreat, Here To Stay and The Psychopath Next Door. He has also published six books co-authored with Louise Voss.
Many of his books have been translated into foreign languages including French, German, Italian, Spanish, Estonian, Thai, Lithuanian, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish and Russian. In 2019 Mark won The Cat and Mouse Award for Most Elusive Villain at the Dead Good Reader Awards for Last of the Magpies.
His debut hardcover, The Wasp Trap, will be published in 2025 by Penguin Michael Joseph in the UK, as well as in the USA and Canada, with more countries to follow.
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Mark loves hearing from his readers and encourages them to contact him. He regularly interacts with readers on his Facebook page, where he hosts book release launch parties and lots of giveaways. You can also follow Mark on Twitter or take a peek at his pics on Instagram. Mark lives in the West Midlands, England, with his wife, their three children, two cats and a golden retriever.
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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.
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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! ... See MoreSee Less
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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! ... See MoreSee Less
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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! ... See MoreSee Less
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Tunbridge Wells - I’ve just been told the venue have released a small handful of extra tickets for my event with Alexandra Benedict and Laura Marshall on Dec 15th. There are just three tickets left so if you want to come grab yours now! www.tixtree.com/e/slay-bells-ring-an-evening-of-christmas-crime-mark-edwards-ak-benedict-laura-ma... ... See MoreSee Less
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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. ... See MoreSee Less
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A reminder that I’ll be at Waterstones Wolverhampton today for their festive shopping event. My slot starts at 1.30pm. I’ve heard it’s supposed to have stopped raining by then! I’ll be signing and doodling The Christmas Magpie. Hope to see a few of you there! ... See MoreSee Less
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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. ... See MoreSee Less
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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. ... See MoreSee Less
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