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Includes three short, sharp shockers:
Consenting Adults
Private investigator Edward Rooney is hired to find a missing young woman… and uncovers a shocking secret.
Guardian Angel
Laura loves reading the Missed Connections messages in her local paper. Until one of the messages is aimed at her…
Kissing Games
Two schoolboys dare each other to spend a night in an abandoned psychiatric hospital, unaware that one of the former inmates is back – and that she likes young boys…
Plus, special bonus story:
Wish You Dead
What’s the worst thing you can do when your heart’s been broken? Find out in this tribute to The Monkey’s Paw.
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.
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!
“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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