Your very first clues. The Ascent Of Lies, coming early next year. It's 1862, and the Confederates are in Yorkshire...

The Failed Tory Party, formerly Reform Ltd, formerly the Brexit Party, formerly UKIP.

The party of failed Tories. Hardly something to boast about, is it?

The truth is out there...certainly if you're on NetGalley. Reviewers can read the second Cathy Marsden novel, The Faces Of The Dead, before publication in April. www.netgalley.com/catalog/book... Go get it (please).

Gotta get down to it, soldiers are cutting us down Should have been gone long ago What if you knew her and found her dead on the ground How can you run when you know? Tin soldiers and Nixon coming We're finally on our own This summer I hear the drumming Four dead in Ohio RIP Renee Nicole Good

If you ever wonder why I write so much about Leeds, here's an answer of sorts. The invoice, dated 1858, is from my 3x great uncle, George Nickson. His father moved here from Malton in the 1820s. Most of his sons became painters and decorators. When George died, his wife took over the business.

On NetGalley? Do you review books? The second Cathy Marsden book is now available. Out in April. Go get it, and I hope you enjoy! www.netgalley.com/catalog/book...

No statute of limitations on murder

Scruffy and Mischief, the book recommendation stuffed dogs, wish tyou a belated happy new year - and also bring you their first recommendation of the year. It's the superb A Lion's Ransom by @candacerobbauthor.bsky.social . Set in 14th century York,. it's twisted, spellbing, and very, very human.

Apparently Laura Kuenssberg is back on BBC Sunday morning TV. I thought they'd dropped her for being irrelevant.

The Morning Star likes A Rage Of Souls: The period detail in Nickson’s novels seems so real and is brought in so naturally, that you feel you’re walking the streets of old Leeds alongside the ever-developing characters. Read it here: morningstaronline.co.uk/article/crim... @severnhouse.bsky.social

A happy 2026 to you all, with peace and good health.

Reader, if you're wondering why the leaders of Reform Ltd have not been seen lately, all I'm saying is this might offer a solution. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

I love the small of burning Torygraph entitlement at the abolition of all types of fox hunting: "Politicians in north London shouldn’t dictate our free time, say huntsmen"

A heartwarming, inspiring holiday tale from @chrisnickson2.bsky.social, starring the always wonderful Annabelle Harper. This is how it's done. Happy Holidays! chrisnickson.co.uk/2025/12/16/a...

A very happy and peaceful Christmas to you all, and a healthy, calm 2026.

Mischief, Scruffy and I wish you the best of holidays.

In the US? Read ebooks on a Kobo? Do I have a deal for you...until the New Year, No Precious Truth is just $3.99...make sure you have a very merry Christmas with a book at a lovely cheap price. www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/...

It's that time of year to suggest a final item or two for your Xmas shopping (aka plugging the goods). Different periods, very different tales. The thread is Leeds. Available from the places you buy books. Thank you and have a wonderful Christmas.

Just over a week until THAT day...who'd like a heartwarming Christmas tale? chrisnickson.co.uk/2025/12/16/a...

Good morning. I was parked, btw

You're just in time for a Christmas story. Yes, all heartwarming, filled with kindness, but it's Christmas. And this is an Annabelle Harper story, because...well, who better. I hope you'll read and enjoy. Marry Xmas and a wonderful New Year. chrisnickson.co.uk/2025/12/16/a...

Well, it seems I was moved to write a brand new Annabelle Harper Christmas story for you. Yes, even you, over in the corner. Hope you like it... chrisnickson.co.uk/2025/12/16/a...

A happy 250th birthday to the wonderful, sparkling writer Jane Austen, whose works still live and delight in ways she perhaps never imagined.

My seasonal spirit guide.

The decisions are in and the stuffed dog book reviwers made made their choices for book of 2025. Mischief has decided on A Rage Of Souls, while Scruffy has gone with No Precious Truth. Books make great presents and you'll feel even better buying them, from an independent bookshop. Merry Christmas.

What she said. The second book is out in April...why not make sure you're ready?

There was a time I made music. This dates from about 25 years ago, and yes, I know the guitar solo is rubbish, I never got around to redoing it. But I kind of like the song. soundcloud.com/chris-nickso...

What, I wonder, would Jane Austen have made of Georgette Heyer?

Scruffy brought me his book recommendations to share with you for Christmas. See what he suggests.

This is so delightfully mad it feels it could only be British. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

As the former head vof Reform Ltd in Wales is sentenced for Russian bribery, it's curious how a certain party leader, who adores publicity, is keeping to the shadows. Almost makes you wonder how much he has to hide, doesn't it?

Sorry to tell you, but due to circumstances, etc, my event at the Bookshop on the Square in Otley on Friday won't be happening. But I hope you'll go in there, it's a wonderful place. And I bet they can sell you a paperback copy of No Precious Truth. Thanks

The first snow of the winter (rapidly turning to slush)

Going to be talking WW2, rationing, German spies and more at The Bookshop on the Square in Otley, Saturday 2pm, to celebrate the paperback edition of No Precious Truth. It's PAYF, so please, come along. It's a fantastic shop. And books make perfect Xmas gifts.

An absolutely shocking story in two parts and outstanding journalism to boot. Part one www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...

Please don't forget about me. Just £4.99 on Kindle ($6.99 US) and out in paperback next week. This book wants to go home with you. It makes a great Xmas present, too.

Apparently the BBC (through an indepndent company) was making a programme about Reform, to be hosted by Laura Kuenssberg. The party (ltd) pulled out. But BBC, don't you platform them enough as it is?

Any other authors getting AI generated book PR emails on their recently published books? I've had three this week, two of them today!

Some people feel I belong behind bars...

A week on Friday I'm going to be at the lovely Bookshop on the Square in Otley. It's a great place and you'll canpick up paperback copies of No Precious Truth for Christmas. A free event in a wonderful shop - what's not to like? Just book ahead if you can. www.ticketsource.com/whats-on/otl...

I have some big book news for you - read all about it! Plus a link to some free fiction. chrisnickson.co.uk/2025/11/11/b...

Trump has apparently filed his suit against the BBC in Florida, as the statute of limitations has expired in the UK. Would a US court have jurisdiction, lawyers?

COTUS has done one good thing, rejecting the hatred of Kim Davis and her homophobic friends. Let's hope that's an end to it.

You know what's coming next month, don't you? THAT day. What better than a book, a WW2 thriller with a woman police sergeant seconded to the Special Investigation Branch? Make yourself popular and give this. The paperback is out this month, just £9.99, and the Kindle book is just £4.99.

Just arrived and out in paperback on the 20th. You'll love it ; the reviewers did. A perfect Christmas gift and only a tenner. Why not order from your local independent book shop? They will appreciate it and so will I. You know what to do

For the next two Saturday afternoons I'm going to be at the Leeds Library (on Commercial St) discussing my different Leeds series. This week it's Richard Nottingham and Simon Westow. Next week, Tom Harper, Cathy Marsden, and Dan Markham. Get your ticket here: events.humanitix.com/a-cuppa-with...

£4.99 on Kindle ($6.99 US)? Seriously?? Why wouldn't you? That equivalent to two cups of coffee and it'll satisfy you more. That's a guarantee. You know the assignment. shorturl.at/Uc7XP

Scruffy would be incredibly grateful if you could celebrate Halloween by buying the Kindle version of A Rage Of Sould for just £7.99 ($9.99 US). After all, it features a man pardoned from the gallows... Get it here: shorturl.at/vj9e4 Please, don't let Scruffy down.