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JM Simpson (Jo) Author - The Castleby & Whistlers Peak Series

@jmsimpsonauthorbsk.bsky.social

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Author suspense/thriller/crime + hint of romance. PhD. Rep'd by Stephanie Glencross - David Higham Assoc. Loves; coast, coffee, wine, sunshine, sticky buns, log fires, live music, nice pubs & Border Collies.

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JM Simpson (Jo) Author - The Castleby & Whistlers Peak Series @jmsimpsonauthorbsk.bsky.social · 11h

104k so far... 2 or 3 chapters to go then I reckon I'm done. So many loose ends....

Will they / won't they?
Will they pull through?
Will they be caught?
Will they realise they're in danger?

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JM Simpson (Jo) Author - The Castleby & Whistlers Peak Series @jmsimpsonauthorbsk.bsky.social · 13h

Spotted at the airport

JM Simpson (Jo) Author - The Castleby & Whistlers Peak Series @jmsimpsonauthorbsk.bsky.social · 1d

Get stuck into some Scottish crime drama.

"Fast paced, unputdownable with a twist you'll never get"

ebook, paperback, free on unlimited.

www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DTPG4N8Y

JM Simpson (Jo) Author - The Castleby & Whistlers Peak Series @jmsimpsonauthorbsk.bsky.social · 2d

I am completely & utterly overwhelmed with this lovely xmas decoration, made by the absolutely gorgeous @gemmaEdenham. I'm so blessed to have her in my camp; from her thoughts on first to last reads; kicking/mulling book ideas over together & generally gossiping. She's a legend.

JM Simpson (Jo) Author - The Castleby & Whistlers Peak Series @jmsimpsonauthorbsk.bsky.social · 3d

Really lovely half hour writing some plot ideas and thoughts down for a couple more rascals in the Whistlers Peak series - including a Christmas one!!!!

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TheMerMolly- she/her/mer @mollyandthecat.bsky.social · 5d

Oh my gosh oh my gosh oh my gosh!

😱

#BookSky

JM Simpson (Jo) Author - The Castleby & Whistlers Peak Series @jmsimpsonauthorbsk.bsky.social · 5d

The Magdalene Stones Murders.

Second in the Whistlers Peak series.

Coming early 2026.

Pre-order the ebook : amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FVM7M6WS

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JM Simpson (Jo) Author - The Castleby & Whistlers Peak Series @jmsimpsonauthorbsk.bsky.social · 5d

The Magdalene Stones Murders.

Second in the Whistlers Peak series.

Coming early 2026.

Pre-order the ebook : amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FVM7M6WS

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JM Simpson (Jo) Author - The Castleby & Whistlers Peak Series @jmsimpsonauthorbsk.bsky.social · 8d

Ooohh what could be coming soon?

JM Simpson (Jo) Author - The Castleby & Whistlers Peak Series @jmsimpsonauthorbsk.bsky.social · 12d

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JM Simpson (Jo) Author - The Castleby & Whistlers Peak Series @jmsimpsonauthorbsk.bsky.social · 13d

Im fine, managed to kick it out! 😳🙄

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JM Simpson (Jo) Author - The Castleby & Whistlers Peak Series @jmsimpsonauthorbsk.bsky.social · 13d

Only I could drop the lid in the footwell of the car, while hammering down the fast lane and get it stuck under the accelerator pedal…. 🙄 it’s a wonder I made it home at all…

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JM Simpson (Jo) Author - The Castleby & Whistlers Peak Series @jmsimpsonauthorbsk.bsky.social · 13d

Completely in love with this wallpaper I spotted today on the day job.

JM Simpson (Jo) Author - The Castleby & Whistlers Peak Series @jmsimpsonauthorbsk.bsky.social · 14d

Dive into crime in the Highlands. Just some of the reviews for The Ophelia Murders.
amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DTPG4N8Y

JM Simpson (Jo) Author - The Castleby & Whistlers Peak Series @jmsimpsonauthorbsk.bsky.social · 15d

Taking a moment to reflect on this stack of rascals. Quite proud of them! Soon to be added to!!!

JM Simpson (Jo) Author - The Castleby & Whistlers Peak Series @jmsimpsonauthorbsk.bsky.social · 16d

Emails like this are so incredibly special. Thank you!

JM Simpson (Jo) Author - The Castleby & Whistlers Peak Series @jmsimpsonauthorbsk.bsky.social · 22d

Absolutely thrilled to bits!!!

BBNYA @bbnya.bsky.social · 23d

Congratulations to Christmas In Castleby by @jmsimpsonauthorbsk.bsky.social

You are through to the #BBNYA2025 final!!!

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BBNYA @bbnya.bsky.social · 23d

Congratulations to Christmas In Castleby by @jmsimpsonauthorbsk.bsky.social

You are through to the #BBNYA2025 final!!!

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JM Simpson (Jo) Author - The Castleby & Whistlers Peak Series @jmsimpsonauthorbsk.bsky.social · 26d

Dive into Autumn with the first book in a series of 6.

"This place, this storytelling, these characters will hold you hostage and leave you desperate for more".

#suspensethriller #crimethriller #bookx
amazon.co.uk/dp/B09L6W5XJL

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JM Simpson (Jo) Author - The Castleby & Whistlers Peak Series @jmsimpsonauthorbsk.bsky.social · 28d

Lots of pondering going on...

JM Simpson (Jo) Author - The Castleby & Whistlers Peak Series @jmsimpsonauthorbsk.bsky.social · 29d

Snuggle up this autumn with the first in a series of five.
Drama, betrayal, romance, loyalty, obsession.

"Completely unputdownable storytelling"

www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09L6W5XJL

JM Simpson (Jo) Author - The Castleby & Whistlers Peak Series @jmsimpsonauthorbsk.bsky.social · Sep 12

Snuggle up in the Scottish Highlands this weekend.
On paperback, ebook, free on kindle unlimited.
#scottishcrime #CrimeThriller2025

www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DTPG4N8Y

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JM Simpson (Jo) Author - The Castleby & Whistlers Peak Series @jmsimpsonauthorbsk.bsky.social · Sep 5

Escape to the Scottish Highlands this weekend.
Get stuck into a new crime thriller.

#crime #scottishcrime #crimefiction #booksky

www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DTPG4N8Y

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Aisling Coyle @aislingc.bsky.social · Sep 4

Looking for a new series that you won’t be able to put down? I LOVED this series and am sitting on my hands waiting for more! #Castleby #Suspense #Booksky

JM Simpson (Jo) Author - The Castleby & Whistlers Peak Series @jmsimpsonauthorbsk.bsky.social · Sep 4

Dive into something new for the weekend. Binge the lot. Six in the series.
#crimefiction #suspensethriller #coastalcrime
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09L6W5XJL

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JM Simpson (Jo) Author - The Castleby & Whistlers Peak Series @jmsimpsonauthorbsk.bsky.social · Sep 5

Thanks so much! XX

JM Simpson (Jo) Author - The Castleby & Whistlers Peak Series @jmsimpsonauthorbsk.bsky.social · Sep 4

Dive into something new for the weekend. Binge the lot. Six in the series.
#crimefiction #suspensethriller #coastalcrime
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09L6W5XJL

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