April Henry

April Henry

@aprilhenry.bsky.social

I kill people, but only on paper. New York Times bestselling author of over 30 thrillers. Out May 12: IN THE BLOOD. I love snacks, scary things, Brazilian jiujitsu, and democracy.

1,268 Followers 448 Following 1,293 Posts Joined Jul 2023
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A DNA Test Was Supposed to Find Her Family. Instead It Found a Killer. The premise behind my upcoming thriller IN THE BLOOD—plus an unusual pre-order collectible.

How you can get some one-of-a-kind swag when you pre-order my latest book.

aprilhenry.substack.com/p/a-dna-test...

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Live in Portland? Come listen to my wisdom (or at least my current understanding).

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Pentagon bars press photographers over ‘unflattering’ Hegseth photos Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s staff took issue with photos taken in a rare briefing last week and decided to shut out press photographers from two subsequent news conferences.

Why are we being run by such unserious people? wapo.st/3OZLeeY

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One of my favorite parts of this whole thing is that it implies Rubio lied about his shoe size.

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For those keeping score at home:

I informed Grammarly via email precisely what I thought of their appropriation of my name and reputation and received an email from their head of litigation promising a full response by the end of the week.

To be continued...

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Bones is the perfect word.

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Forgot to book the conference hotel. Staying across the street. These leggings would’ve made much more sense in the conference hotel. Lots of sideways looks.

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Noem associate Madison Sheahan bought 2,500 marked vehicles for ICE Despite ICE employees seeking to keep a low profile in public, ICE official Madison Sheehan placed a bulk order for marked vehicles.

DHS made a massive purchase of 2,500 new custom marked ICE vehicles that are now sitting in parking garages because nobody wants to use them: “ICE has never had marked vehicles. We don’t want to use these - we can’t.” www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/immig...

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Within 45 minutes of putting on pants that my travel schedule calls for me wearing at least two more times I spilled the whitest Greek yogurt on them.

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Have once again done the move where you put something important in an unusual place, and you say to yourself, "I will remember that I put this here," only now in your memory "here" is a mental blank.

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Wow, School Library Journal says our new book (I wrote under a pen name) should be shelved next to Judy Blume!

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At Largest ICE Detention Camp, Staff Bet on Detainee Suicides, AP Reports Camp East Montana has received several 911 calls in the span of five months about immigrants trying to harm themselves.

Staff at the nation’s largest Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility have placed bets on which detainee will be the next to die by suicide, according to new reporting from the Associated Press based on 911 calls and detainee accounts.

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Hegseth needs to stand trial after this as a war criminal. Between this attack and the girls' school, there's no ambiguity. He is responsible for mass murder and must be held accountable.

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Can wait to read RUBY FALLS by @ginphillips.bsky.social which has starred reviews from Kirkus, Publishers Weekly AND Booklist!

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Why We Put Books in Kids’ Hands A week that reaffirmed the power of connection

The power of books was brought home to me last week - read more in my latest newsletter. aprilhenry.substack.com/p/why-we-put...

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Tweets about people asking Grok which president told the most lies.

Bahahaha. 😁😏

#DJT #DJ6T #FDJ6T #PantsOnFireDJ6T

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From Heather Cox Richardson (who must not ever sleep). We can't have health care or food stamps or scientific research, but we can have a war no one wanted. And be forced to pay for it.

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Had fun being interviewed by Erin Egnatz for her Plot Twist podcast today. You'll be able to listen to it in early May!

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The Real Story Behind the Midnight Immigration Raid on a Chicago Apartment Building The Trump administration has claimed the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua had taken over the building. But new documents make no mention of the gang and reveal federal agents had information about “ille...

DHS repeatedly said that an aggressive apartment raid in Chicago last fall was prompted by intel on a gang takeover.

Documents show the real story behind the raid was to target alleged squatters — with the landlord's blessing.

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Text overlayed on a picture of books on shelves reads: WLA wants to thank you for supporting libraries, local control, and intellectual freedom in Wyoming!

This is what community looks like! Wyoming’s Book Banning Bill, HB10, FAILED to advance tonight after not being introduced by the deadline. I am so relieved and grateful. I hope this victory can give others a little hope in difficult times. We fight on, together. #fReadom

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Labor Secretary Is a Rare Presence at Department in Turmoil

I hate that she has any association with Oregon.

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Book giveaway for In the Blood by April Henry Feb 20-Mar 22, 2026 Enter to win one of 20 free copies available. Giveaway dates from Feb 20-Mar 22, 2026. Enter to win an ARC of this twisty thriller about the families who...

If you're looking for some distraction from our current timeline, there's a giveaway for 20 ARCs of my May 12 release IN THE BLOOD.

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I'm at StoryCon this weekend, surrounded by teens who love books and reading. Reading creates empathy.

I'm betting Trump has never ever read a novel.

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Accurate labeling of Pete Hegseth as "the arse"

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This War Will Destabilize The Entire Mideast Region And Set Off A Global Shockwave Of Anti-Americanism vs. No It Won’t George W. Bush may think that a war against Iraq is the solution to our problems, but the reality is, it will only serve to create far more.

This War Will Destabilize The Entire Mideast Region And Set Off A Global Shockwave Of Anti-Americanism vs. No It Won’t

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Go Oregon!

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StoryCon!!

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“Smart." "Shocking." "Suspenseful.” (And You Could Read It First.) From poverty and prison records to unconditional love—how my family history shaped In the Blood.

My parents made me the writer I am.

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2 weeks ago

Maybe use the whole name because I thought you meant Vance

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NPR did.

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