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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.
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I found out yesterday that my Amazon-published books have reached a frankly-mind-blowing 5 million sales. If you’re one of the people who has contributed, perhaps multiple times, to that number - you’re the best! I promise to keep putting ordinary people in scary situations, creating terrifying everyday villains and always ensuring the cat survives. 5 million thanks!
In case you didn’t know, I have two books out this year. The Psychopath Next Door is out next week (28) and in July, my first Penguin Michael Joseph book, The Wasp Trap, will be published. Excitingly, proofs of The Wasp Trap have landed at the Penguin office… and if you sign up to my newsletter (link in bio) I’m going to be doing a cover reveal and a proof giveaway very soon. I should also have news about American publication to share soon too. It’s all happening!!
The lucky ones have been chosen! Congratulations to Abbeigh and Charlie for winning a signed copy of The Psychopath Next Door. Both winners have been notified in the comments on the original post.
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The Psychopath Next Door is released worldwide as an ebook, paperback and audiobook on 28 Jan. Just search Amazon to preorder. There will be more signed books up for grabs at my live online launch party on 28. Details coming this week. Thank you everyone who entered!
“Mark Edwards, you are seriously twisted and psychotic.”
Aw, thanks ☺️
Really happy to see early reviews rolling in for The Psychopath Next Door. Real readers, giving it the big 5 star ⭐ thumbs up 👍🏻. It’s out on Jan 28 and you can preorder it now. Just search Amazon.
PS recipients of the early copies will be notified v soon.
Giveaway time! I have two signed copies of The Psychopath Next Door up for grabs. It’s out Jan 28 and is about a psychopathic woman who believes the little girl next door is just like her - and sets out to teach her how to be evil. It’s dark, twisted and picking up rave reviews from early readers. You can preorder now by searching Amazon.
To enter the giveaway simply like this post and leave a comment. For two extra entries, share it as a story on Instagram or a post on Facebook. Open worldwide. Closes midnight UK time Jan 16th. Good luck! 🤞
I have tidied my office, bought a new notepad and planner - which I’ve customised with a highly artistic wasp doodle! - and I’m ready to start solo book 17 on Monday… if my writing companion lets me.
Thank you, Apple Watch, for the heads up! The Psychopath Next Door, by some bloke called Mark Edwards, is out on Jan 28th. It’s about a psychopath named Fiona who decides to take the little girl next door under her wing and teach her how to be evil. If you liked The Magpies and Here To Stay, you’ll love it. To preorder, just search ‘psychopath mark edwards’ on Amazon.
Happy New Year! I have my favourite wine - Sancerre, in case anyone ever wants to buy me a drink - and we are having a family game night. I’m very excited about 2025. Two books coming, including my first traditionally-published hardback, The Wasp Trap. You will be hearing a LOT about that but in the meantime, I hope your 2025 is happy, healthy, fun and fulfilling. Cheers!
A visit to my hometown of Hastings. Fog on the English Channel. Schooling the kids at crazy golf and smashing PacMan (I won’t tell you how many attempts this took).
A very merry Christmas - and happy holidays to those of you who don’t celebrate Christmas - from me, Dottie and Sherlock. I hope Santa leaves lots of book-shaped parcels under your tree, that the next week isn’t too stressful or overwhelming and that if your in-laws come to stay you’re able to get rid of them! See you on the other side…
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I found out yesterday that my Amazon-published books have reached a frankly-mind-blowing 5 million sales. If you’re one of the people who has contributed, perhaps multiple times, to that number - you’re the best! I promise to keep putting ordinary people in scary situations, creating terrifying everyday villains and always ensuring the cat survives. 5 million thanks! ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations Mark, keep them coming 😊
Amazing....well done. 🏆
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I hope lots of you will be able to join me for my live launch party next Tuesday, 28 Jan, to celebrate the release of The Psychopath Next Door! There will be prizes, a live reading, a Q&A and news about my next book. We'll also get the famous cookie jar out and hope we don't get attacked by gremlins and spammers! Sherlock and Dottie will no doubt make appearances... Follow the link and click 'Going' to let me know you're coming. www.facebook.com/events/997835482233413 ... See MoreSee Less
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Do the prizes include your funky light up pens? I need to try and win one as the only one I had no longer lights up. They are brilliant
Book ordered 👌
What's the synopsis for this one?
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The Psychopath Next Door Live Launch PartyJan 28, 8:00pmJoin me live on my Facebook page to celebrate the publication of my new book, The Psychopath Next Door. I'll be giving away signed books, doing a short reading from the novel, answering your question and revealing more about my next book. Please click 'Going' or 'Interested' to ensure you get a reminder. ... See MoreSee Less
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In case you didn’t know, I have two books out this year. The Psychopath Next Door is out next week (28) and in July, my first Penguin Michael Joseph book, The Wasp Trap, will be published. Excitingly, proofs of The Wasp Trap have landed at the Penguin office… and if you sign up to my newsletter (link in bio) I’m going to be doing a cover reveal and a proof giveaway very soon. I should also have news about American publication to share soon too. It’s all happening!! ... See MoreSee Less
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Will it be in paper back too? Only showing in hard back on amazon
I'm currently reading From The Cradle .... I know it's old but how did I miss this?! Nearly finished, just downloaded the 2nd one, is there a 3rd? Oh and the Psycho Next Door is on pre order 😁
Yes...I can't wait. Love all of your books
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The lucky ones have been chosen! Congratulations to Abbeigh and Charlie for winning a signed copy of The Psychopath Next Door. Both winners have been notified in the comments on the original post.
Swipe to see what happened next during this photo shoot…
The Psychopath Next Door is released worldwide as an ebook, paperback and audiobook on 28 Jan. Just search Amazon to preorder. There will be more signed books up for grabs at my live online launch party on 28. Details coming this week. Thank you everyone who entered! ... See MoreSee Less
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way to go there wordsmith. i don't know who looks happier, you or sherlock. miss dottie's wee nose will be out of joint because she wasn't in this photo shoot. i'll be sure to get your latest on my kindle.
Congratulations to the lucky winners 😊 Must have missed this one as didn’t know it was up for grabs! Just as well I’ve pre ordered and shall send it over to you to sign Mark…PLEASE 😁x
Well done guys! I read an ARC of this and it was absolutely BRILLIANT! Enjoy!
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“Mark Edwards, you are seriously twisted and psychotic.”
Aw, thanks ☺️
Really happy to see early reviews rolling in for The Psychopath Next Door. Real readers, giving it the big 5 star ⭐ thumbs up 👍🏻. It’s out on Jan 28 and you can preorder it now. Just search Amazon.
PS recipients of the early copies will be notified v soon. ... See MoreSee Less
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How do people get chosen to be early adopters? I'd love to have this kind of opportunity
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Giveaway time! I have two signed copies of The Psychopath Next Door up for grabs. It’s out Jan 28 and is about a psychopathic woman who believes the little girl next door is just like her - and sets out to teach her how to be evil. It’s dark, twisted and picking up rave reviews from early readers. You can preorder now by searching Amazon.
To enter the giveaway simply like this post and leave a comment. For two extra entries, share it as a story on Instagram or a post on Facebook. Open worldwide. Closes midnight UK time Jan 16th. Good luck! 🤞 ... See MoreSee Less
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Please note - some spammer is pretending to be me and telling people they've won. I won't be contacting any winners till after the closing date and I have a blue tick beside my name so you know it's me. I have reported and blocked them but please be wary!
I would like a copy
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My first event of 2025 is on Feb 2nd at the Wolverhampton Literature Festival where I'll be chatting with the always funny, wise and entertaining Mark Billingham. Tickets available now. This will be your first chance to buy a signed copy of The Psychopath Next Door, as well as getting a signed paperback of Mark's new one, The Wrong Hands. Hope to see some of you there! ... See MoreSee Less
Mark Billingham: The Wrong Hands - In Conversation With Mark Edwards - City of Wolverhampton Council
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Meet Detective Miller: unique, unconventional, and criminally underestimated... Declan Miller - detective, dancer, and the best hope…6 CommentsComment on Facebook
See you there!
I’d like to I’ll show him .
Good luck with it Mark 😊
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I have tidied my office, bought a new notepad and planner - which I’ve customised with a highly artistic wasp doodle! - and I’m ready to start solo book 17 on Monday… if my writing companion lets me. ... See MoreSee Less
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Good job❤️
I didn't know Sharpie did pens. I thought they only dabbled in the permanent kind
Can’t be solo book if you have a writing companion she needs a mention!! 😻😻
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