A promotional graphic from Waterstones with text reading 'the best books of 2025: crime & thrillers' next to a few book covers, including Janice Hallett's The Killer Question.
#TheKillerQuestion, the latest Sunday Times bestseller from the queen of tricksy crime @janicehallett.bsky.social, is a Waterstones Best Crime & Thriller Book of 2025 π
Battling pub quiz teams take centre stage in this twisty, mixed-media whodunnit π»βοΈπ©Έ
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The five best murder mysteries of all time, according to Janice Hallett
The bestselling author of contemporary crime fiction picks the books that have inspired, entertained and intrigued her the most
@janicehallett.bsky.social picks her top five murder mysteries for the iPaper, including @guymorpuss.bsky.social's #ATrialInThreeActs for being 'both shocking and satisfying'. This legal thriller follows a murder trial after an actress is beheaded live on stage... βοΈ
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Three book covers on a pink background: βVivian Dies Againβ by C.E. Hulse, βNowhere Burningβ by Catriona Ward and a placeholder cover for βThe Hollow Boysβ by Tariq Ashkanani. Underneath the covers is text reading β25% off on upcoming books β 14β17 October | Online onlyβ.
π¨ 25% OFF UPCOMING BOOKS π¨
Waterstones are offering 25% off pre-orders of
π #VivianDiesAgain by C.E. Hulse
π #NowhereBurning by @catrionaward.bsky.social
π #TheHollowBoys by @tariqashkanani.bsky.social
Valid until 23.59 Friday 17th October with code OCTOBER25!
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On a red, bubbling background, the cover of The Dead Husband Cookbook by Danielle Valentine appears on the left. The quote in white and yellow to the right reads: 'A deliciously dark, macabre story that thriller and murder mystery fans will instantly devour β DAILY MAIL The Viper Books logo appears bottom right.
'A deliciously dark, macabre story that thriller and murder mystery fans will instantly devour β pun intended'
A delectable review for Danielle Valentine's #TheDeadHusbandCookbook, out this week! π½οΈ
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On a red, bubbling background, the cover of The Dead Husband Cookbook by Danielle Valentine appears in the middle.
π Lunchtime reading π
Have a taste of the Danielle Valentine's delicious new thriller #TheDeadHusbandCookbook with this extract, on our website now!
We're plating up this Thursday...! π½οΈ
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A rectangular graphic with a kitchen background. On the left-hand side is the hardback book The Dead Husband Cookbook by Danielle Valentine. To the right of this is text that reads, 'REQUEST NOW ON NETGALLEY'. The Viper Books logo is centred underneath.
We hope you're hungry... π½οΈ
Request Danielle Valentine's deliciously gripping thriller #TheDeadHusbandCookbook on NetGalley now to discover the secret ingredient...
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GOLD STRIKE!!
Happy publication day to @bethlewis.bsky.social and her fantastic Radio 2 Book Club pick #TheRush. This is a truly special book πππ
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The Radio 2 Book Club - 'The Rush' by Beth Lewis - BBC Sounds
Sara welcomes author Beth Lewis to the pod to discuss her new novel, and the gold rush.
The Rush is a BBC Radio 2 Book Club pick β¨π°
Listen to Beth Lewis's interview with Sara Cox to find out more about this gripping historical fiction set during the Klondike gold rush, out today!
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... @bethlewis.bsky.social
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New: #OnTheSofaWithVictoria Season 8 Episode 2 Janice Hallett & @mazevansauthor.bsky.social chat to Victoria Selman on CrimeTime FM @mirandajewess.bsky.social @viperbooks.bsky.social @bookywookydooda.bsky.social @headlinebooks.bsky.social
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Our new Substack is up, by me, on what's hot for crime and thriller. Writers querying in this area, you need to read this! Views from the amazing @mirandajewess.bsky.social of @viperbooks.bsky.social, Charlotte Brabbin of @harpercollins.bsky.social, and Emily Griffin of Century. #BookSky #amquerying
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Our second Substack is now live!
Take a look here: thenotsosecretagents.substack.com/p/whats-hot-...
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And Iβve finished! #TheKillerQuestion by @janicehallett.bsky.social is yet another brilliantly-fun frolic in the world of cosy crime, with everything fans of Hallettβs devilishly-clever books will adore. Top marks!
And thank you to @viperbooks.bsky.social and @mirandajewess.bsky.social
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Photo of the advance reader
copy, with the blurb on the back reading:
pub quiz rules: Β£1 per person. Cash only. Teams of up to 6 adults. Mobile phones must be switched off. The winning team will take home the pot, minus Β£10. The quiz Masterβs decision is final.
Cheats will beβ¦ Murdered.β
The book is dark red with gold edging. The tagline reads: the sudden-death round will be murder.
SO EXCITED to receive an advance, read a copy of @janicehallett.bsky.socialβs latest book, #TheKillerQuestion. Thank you so much to @viperbooks.bsky.social and @mirandajewess.bsky.social!
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Out September 2025, and available to pre-order here: viperbooks.co.uk/work/the-kil...
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Hope you enjoy it!!!
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Smuggled @janicehallett.bsky.social into my suitcase for Egypt, and she's nailed it once again. Gripping, whip-smart and compelling as ever, and made me snort-laugh at least once a page. Out in September, totally essential. @viperbooks.bsky.social @mirandajewess.bsky.social
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So pleased youβre enjoying it!!
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A red book cover showing a woman's hand with black nail polish squeezing raw tomatoes until the juice comes out. The title is The Dead Husband Cookbook by Danielle Valentine, and I've styled the book on my red vinyl kitchen table with a huge knife and a bowl of tomato and bread soup.
Wolfing down THE DEAD HUSBAND COOKBOOK by Danielle Valentine in one sitting. Thanks so much @mirandajewess.bsky.social for the ARC!
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There's no better post than @janicehallett.bsky.social book post. Thanks @mirandajewess.bsky.social
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#TheKillerQuestion by @janicehallett.bsky.social is a cocktail of fun & mystery that will keep readers turning the pages to the end. With twists a-plenty & an eclectic cast of characters, this is one pub quiz you wonβt want to missπ»
@mirandajewess.bsky.social @viperbooks.bsky.social
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Husband side eyeing this mornings reading material.
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Yup, I am SUPER smug about my #bookpost today. Thank you @mirandajewess.bsky.social for the new @janicehallett.bsky.social - thatβs my weekend sorted! #booksky
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It arrived in time!!! Oh fab.
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New book! Started on the commute this morning and loving it already. All the Deadwood vibes!
@bethlewis.bsky.social #TheRush
Thanks to @mirandajewess.bsky.social @viperbooks.bsky.social for the ARC π
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Crime and thrillers of the month β review
A scientistβs chilling struggle for survival at the ends of the Earth, the search for a serial killerβs final victim, and murder on the mountains in DS Max Craigieβs latest case
Great to see β¦βͺ@TariqAshkananiβ¬β© forthcoming banger getting well deserved love in The Guardian today, it's a must buy...
@viperbooks.bsky.social @mirandajewess.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/m...
Crime and thrillers of the month
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Congratulations @guymorpuss.bsky.social on publication of his latest crime novel #ATrialInThreeActs, this is what I call a book launch location!
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Weβre terribly jaded.
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