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Miranda Jewess
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Publishing Director @viperbooks.bsky.social, the award-winning crime, thriller and mystery imprint of @profilebooks.bsky.social. I like books with a dead body in them.
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#TheKillerQuestion, the latest Sunday Times bestseller from the queen of tricksy crime @janicehallett.bsky.social, is a Waterstones Best Crime & Thriller Book of 2025 🎉

Battling pub quiz teams take centre stage in this twisty, mixed-media whodunnit 🍻✏️🩸

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October 29, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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@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... ⚖️
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
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October 13, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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🚨 25% OFF UPCOMING BOOKS 🚨

Waterstones are offering 25% off pre-orders of
📚 #VivianDiesAgain by C.E. Hulse
📚 #NowhereBurning by @catrionaward.bsky.social
📚 #TheHollowBoys by @tariqashkanani.bsky.social

Valid until 23.59 Friday 17th October with code OCTOBER25!

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Three book covers on a pink background: “Vivian Dies Again” by C.E. Hulse, “Nowhere Burning” by Catriona Ward and a placeholder cover for “The Hollow Boys” by Tariq Ashkanani. Underneath the covers is text reading “25% off on upcoming books — 14–17 October | Online only”.
October 14, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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'A deliciously dark, macabre story that thriller and murder mystery fans will instantly devour – pun intended'

A delectable review for Danielle Valentine's #TheDeadHusbandCookbook, out this week! 🍽️

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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 — DAILY MAIL The Viper Books logo appears bottom right.
August 5, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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📕 Lunchtime reading 📕

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...! 🍽️

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On a red, bubbling background, the cover of The Dead Husband Cookbook by Danielle Valentine appears in the middle.
August 5, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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We hope you're hungry... 🍽️

Request Danielle Valentine's deliciously gripping thriller #TheDeadHusbandCookbook on NetGalley now to discover the secret ingredient...

tinyurl.com/DeadHusbandNetgalley
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.
June 9, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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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 💛💛💛
viperbooks.bsky.social Viper Books @viperbooks.bsky.social · Jun 10
The Rush is a BBC Radio 2 Book Club pick ✨💰

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!

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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.
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June 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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The Rush is a BBC Radio 2 Book Club pick ✨💰

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
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.
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June 10, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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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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June 3, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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Yay! 🎉 #TheExaminer is out in paperback and how pretty it is! 🤩 Thanks to @mirandajewess.bsky.social and the team at @viperbooks.bsky.social as well as all the wonderful bloggers, readers, reviewers, librarians and booksellers who have supported this twisty tale 🦂🎓 Thank you and happy sleuthing! 🕵️‍♀️🔎
May 22, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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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
tbpagency.bsky.social The Blair Partnership @tbpagency.bsky.social · May 14
Our second Substack is now live!

Take a look here: thenotsosecretagents.substack.com/p/whats-hot-...
May 15, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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Our second Substack is now live!

Take a look here: thenotsosecretagents.substack.com/p/whats-hot-...
May 14, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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And I’ve finished! #TheKillerQuestion by @janicehallett.bsky.social is yet another brilliantly-fun frolic in the world of cosy crime, with everything fans of Hallett’s devilishly-clever books will adore. Top marks!
And thank you to @viperbooks.bsky.social and @mirandajewess.bsky.social
philippaeast.bsky.social Philippa East (Author) @philippaeast.bsky.social · Apr 22
SO EXCITED to receive an advance, read a copy of @janicehallett.bsky.social’s 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...
Photo of the advance reader copy, with the blurb on the back reading: pub quiz rules: £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 £10. The quiz Master’s decision is final. Cheats will be… Murdered.” The book is dark red with gold edging. The tagline reads: the sudden-death round will be murder.
April 30, 2025 at 7:57 AM
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SO EXCITED to receive an advance, read a copy of @janicehallett.bsky.social’s latest book, #TheKillerQuestion. Thank you so much to @viperbooks.bsky.social and @mirandajewess.bsky.social!
🍺🎯🍺
Out September 2025, and available to pre-order here: viperbooks.co.uk/work/the-kil...
Photo of the advance reader copy, with the blurb on the back reading: pub quiz rules: £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 £10. The quiz Master’s decision is final. Cheats will be… Murdered.” The book is dark red with gold edging. The tagline reads: the sudden-death round will be murder.
April 22, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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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
April 18, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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Wolfing down THE DEAD HUSBAND COOKBOOK by Danielle Valentine in one sitting. Thanks so much @mirandajewess.bsky.social for the ARC!
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.
April 21, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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There's no better post than @janicehallett.bsky.social book post. Thanks @mirandajewess.bsky.social
April 7, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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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 won’t want to miss🍻
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April 9, 2025 at 8:09 AM
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Husband side eyeing this mornings reading material.
April 6, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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Yup, I am SUPER smug about my #bookpost today. Thank you @mirandajewess.bsky.social for the new @janicehallett.bsky.social - that’s my weekend sorted! #booksky
April 4, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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What if you suspected that a beloved celebrity chef was a murderer???

Proofs have landed for Danielle Valentine’s astonishing new thriller, #TheDeadHusbandCookbook!

Buckle up, it’s like Delia Smith with a grudge… @viperbooks.bsky.social
April 4, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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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 😘
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March 21, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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#BookSpotlight: The Rush by Beth Lewis via @joannalouisepar.bsky.social

#BookSky #TheRush #BethLewis #NewBook #HIstFic @bethlewis.bsky.social @mirandajewess.bsky.social @viperbooks.bsky.social
#BookSpotlight: The Rush by Beth Lewis @bethklewis @mirandajewess @ViperBooks #TheRush #BethLewis #NewBook
Good evening everyone I hope you’ve had a good Thursday. I was lucky enough to receive a copy of The Rush by Beth Lewis recently. I’m a huge fan of historical fiction, especially if it&…
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March 20, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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Great to see ⁦‪@TariqAshkanani‬⁩ forthcoming banger getting well deserved love in The Guardian today, it's a must buy...

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Crime and thrillers of the month
Crime and thrillers of the month – review
A scientist’s chilling struggle for survival at the ends of the Earth, the search for a serial killer’s final victim, and murder on the mountains in DS Max Craigie’s latest case
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March 18, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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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!
mirandajewess.bsky.social Miranda Jewess @mirandajewess.bsky.social · Mar 6
A wonderful book launch at Lincoln’s Inn for #ATrialInThreeActs by @guymorpuss.bsky.social Please note Guy’s dedication to me in Sumerian 🤯🤯🤯
March 7, 2025 at 9:14 AM