THE RAVE REV0LUTI0N BEGINS 04/06/26 🍒 📚 lnkfi.re/hlHqJe #raveheart #graemearmstrong

Celebrating some of 2025's fantastic publications, here is a round-up of the picks of the year achieved by our authors. Congratulations all! 🥳🎉 To view the full list, read our news story:https://blakefriedmann.co.uk/news/best-of-2025

Cover Reveal: WE WULL NOT STAND BY N LET RAVE DIE... Introducing RAVEHEART, the whip-smart new novel from @graemearmstrong.bsky.social, author of bestseller THE YOUNG TEAM 🎚🎛📢 Out from @4thestatebooks.bsky.social on 4 June 2026 Pre-order: lnkfi.re/hlHqJe

‘A former civilian analyst, she was the only one among the island’s guests who’d never seen a real-life murder victim, and could only clutch the rope loosely, her eyes locked with horror on the mutilated form...’ amazon.co.uk/Island-Paul-... EBOOK STILL ONLY 99p

‘A mind-blower’ – Stephen King DEPARTURE 37 by Scott Carson is out now in paperback from Avon Books!📚✈️ What begins as a ground stop becomes a threat to civilization in this high-octane, political thriller perfect for fans of Dan Brown and Frederick Forsyth. uk.bookshop.org/p/books/depa...

Partly inspired by the true story of Rudolf Hess’ secret mission to broker appeasement with Britain during the Second World War, GUNNER is an atmospheric and addictive new thriller from Alan Parks. 📚 Available now in paperback from @baskervillejmp.bsky.social: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/gunn...

Does there exist a form of speech so powerful as to allow the speaker to control the listener, taking over their thoughts & even their will? Renaissance prodigy & polymath Giovanni Pico della Mirandola believed that there was. In THE GRAMMAR OF ANGELS Edward Wilson-Lee tells his fascinating story. 📚

Two generations. Two cultures. One chance to heal. It’s paperback publication day for SUMMER ROLLS by Tuyen Do! It’s an epic story of loss and freedom, belonging and hope, and how far we sometimes must go to find our way home. Available now from Trapeze Books: www.waterstones.com/book/summer-...

The GHOSTS OF ROME, the second in Joseph O’Connor’s #EscapeLine trilogy and winner of the Irish Book of the Year Award, is published in paperback today by @vintagebooks.bsky.social!📚✨ February 1944. In a city under siege, no one can be trusted… uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-...

We’re delighted that the paperback edition of A MOTHER’S PROMISE by Renee Salt and Kate Thompson is a Sunday Times bestseller! Many congratulations Renee and Kate – this extraordinary book deserves to be read by as many people as possible. Read more here: blakefriedmann.co.uk/news/a-mothe...

The first book in a new trilogy set in the historic centre of gorgeous Como, Italy. #SecretsOfTheItalianGueshouse is Jade's story, when she discovers Gran's Will is not as expected ... Preorder it today: geni.us/ItalianGuest...

'Sinister and malevolent ...' 'Breathless and often gruesome ...' '...an exemplary exercise in style and a fast, compelling read.' Blown away by this review of THE LODGE on CRIMETIME. www.crimetime.co.uk/to-the-max-j...

NEWS: @deonmeyer.bsky.social's SKORPIO dominant at the top in South Africa after claiming the Christmas #1 Out now in Afrikaans from Jonathan Ball – with English editions to follow from @panmacmillan.bsky.social and @groveatlantic.bsky.social 🌠🌠🌠 Read more: blakefriedmann.co.uk/news/deon-me...

#SecretsOfTheItalianGuesthouse is written, edited, proofed and it's been given this delicious cover. It's the first book of a new trilogy, set in Como, Italy. If you'd like to preorder it, you can! Just click here: geni.us/ItalianGuest...

“Helgoland held orgies, black masses.” “That’s been overstated,” Liz replied. “Helgoland was a transgressive in his time. But he was also an intellectual, an author, a lecturer …” Lottie still looked troubled. “I think there’s more to it than that.” EBOOK £1 TILL FEB www.amazon.co.uk/Lodge-Paul-F...

Any US readers interested in a crime thriller / Gothic horror? My latest book, THE LODGE, is currently ONLY 99c on Audible. www.amazon.com/Audible-The-...

Download too good to be true in Januarys KMD for a book set in the heart of NYC & Dublin 🍎🛍️

Need a winter warmer? Fancy snuggling up with some canine cosy crime? Book tokens/gift vouchers to spend? Get your paws on my debut novel, #thedogwalkersdetectiveagency! “Charming, big-hearted with a gigantic twist” JOJO MOYES “I screamed with laughter and delight” JILLY COOPER 🐶🔍🚨🐾🍂📕

THE ENGLISHMAN by David Gilman A former Foreign Legionnaire takes on the Russian mob. Classic @davidgilman.bsky.social. Teak-tough thriller ranging from the backstreets of Britain to the snows of central Russia. Immersive and uncompromising. Full review: paulfinch-writer.blogspot.com/2021/11/neve...

Rosa Hammond splits up from her partner Marcus. Zach is a magnet for trouble. And they're both in Malta for the summer. Download #SummerOnASunnyIsland for 99p here: www.amazon.co.uk/Summer-Sunny...

In case you're interested, all the #WritingTips have been transferred from my old blog and updated for my website. Just click here: suemoorcroft.com/writing-tips/

DEAD BEFORE DYING by @deonmeyer.bsky.social is now available as an audiobook from @wfhowes.bsky.social!📚🎧 Mat Joubert had lost everything. When a bizarre series of murders throws Cape Town into panic, cracking the case becomes his last chance for redemption. libro.fm/audiobooks/9...

It’s the perfect getaway. A magnificent Gothic mansion with towering turrets nestled in the misty Lancashire hills. But then guests start vanishing… THE LODGE is a totally addictive thriller by Sunday Times bestseller Paul Finch. 📚🏰 Out now from Amazon Books: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-...

The Sunday Times bestselling A MOTHER’S PROMISE by Renee Salt and Kate Thompson is out today in paperback. This moving memoir details Renee’s experience of the Holocaust and the remarkable bond with her mother that ultimately saved her life. @orionbooks.bsky.social uk.bookshop.org/p/books/a-mo...

Delighted to see Secrets Between Friends was included as a book to look out for this year 📚Out in March! Sx

It’s not too good to be true that a great book deal is only 99p in this months KMD! 😉🗽

Gorgeous proof copies of #SecretsOfTheItalianGuesthouse! And if you happen to fancy it from this video, you can preorder it here: geni.us/ItalianGuest... #booktwitter #bookish #bookworms #proudtowriteromfic

Want to escape the wintry weather? My Three Summer Romances boxset is just 99p! Also included in your #KindleUnlimited subscription. Just click here to download: geni.us/summer-roman...

NEWS: Prize-winning poet @romalynante3.bsky.social receives @rsliterature.bsky.social’s 2025 Literature Matters Award for work-in-progress novel TANKER BOYS ❤️💙 📚 Congratulations Romalyn! Read more: blakefriedmann.co.uk/news/romalyn...

Book tokens/gift vouchers/Christmas cash to spend? Need a winter warmer? Fancy snuggling up with some canine cosy crime? Get your paws on my debut novel, #thedogwalkersdetectiveagency! 🐶🔍🚨🐾🍂📕 “Charming, big-hearted with a gigantic twist” JOJO MOYES “I screamed with laughter and delight” JILLY COOPER

‘I loved it. A great, original character and the plot fairly whizzes along.’ – Kate Atkinson ICYMI: THE TWILIGHT TIME, the first in @writerkcampbell.bsky.social’s #AnnaCameron series, is now available as an audiobook from @bolindaoriginals.bsky.social!🎧👮‍♀️ libro.fm/audiobooks/9...

Escape to the glorious, unspoilt Isle of Skye and discover Valentina's twisty story. #OverTheSeaToSkye is just 99p on #Kindle. Download it here: www.amazon.co.uk/Over-Sea-Sky... #Romance #FamilyDrama #Adoption

Book tokens, gift vouchers or Christmas money to spend? Fancy snuggling up with some canine cosy crime this winter? Get your paws on my debut novel, #thedogwalkersdetectiveagency! 🐶🔍🚨🐾🍂📕 “Charming and big-hearted with a gigantic twist” JOJO MOYES “I screamed with laughter and delight” JILLY COOPER

We’re delighted that the first two novels in Joseph O’Connor’s acclaimed Escape Line trilogy, MY FATHER’S HOUSE and THE GHOSTS OF ROME, are both in the Irish Top Five! 📚🌟🎉 Read more here: blakefriedmann.co.uk/news/my-fath...

Need a stocking filler or Secret Santa gift for someone who likes dogs/jokes/cosy crime? Get your paws on #thedogwalkersdetectiveagency! “A delight for all lovers of cosy crime” PETER JAMES “Warm and waggish. A smashing debut” INDEPENDENT “Like The Thursday Murder Club with dogs” MARIAN KEYES

Need a stocking-filler or Secret Santa gift for someone who likes dogs/jokes/cosy crime? Get your paws on #thedogwalkersdetectiveagency! “Brilliant. I inhaled it. My dream book” CLAUDIA WINKLEMAN “Clever, charming and twisty” ADAM KAY “Cosy crime has a lively new voice” TELEGRAPH

We’re delighted to be sharing the cover for THE SECRET SOCIETY OF LIBRARIANS by Kate Thompson! 📚✨ Based on real events, this heart-breaking page-turner brings to life the remarkable untold story of two women during WW2. Out 12 March 2026 from @hodderbooks.bsky.social: lnk.to/thesecretsoc...

As we wind down at the end of another busy year at Blake Friedmann, it's time to look back at some of our favourite moments of the year away from the office - once again, we present our Blake Friedmann Cultural Highlights! 📚🎶🎬🎭🎨 Read more on our website: blakefriedmann.co.uk/news/blake-f...

Little reminder in case you're looking for a stocking-filler or Secret Santa present. Perhaps for someone who likes dogs/cosy crime/seaside towns/jokes. My debut novel, #thedogwalkersdetectiveagency, fits the bill for less than a tenner. Happy to sign/personalise/post copies. Just get in touch!

#CoverReveal: Secrets of the Italian Guesthouse by Sue Moorcroft portobellobookblog.com/2025/12/12/c...

Happy to say the #audiobook of my debut novel #thedogwalkersdetectiveagency has been selected for Apple Audio's Winter Listens promotion. All December, it’s available on Apple Books for the special reduced price of £4.99. Your perfect pre-festive cosy crime fix! Start listening here lnk.to/imCBzHF6

Looking for a stocking-filler or Secret Santa present under a tenner? Perhaps for someone who likes dogs/cosy crime/seaside towns/jokes? May I humbly suggest my debut novel, #thedogwalkersdetectiveagency. Happy to sign/personalise copies too. Just get in touch! www.penguin.co.uk/books/469431...

#AChristmasGift at #23 in the Christmas titles list from @TheBookseller. Not bad considering it's already had one life as a hardback! Thanks everyone buying.

Look! In a delightful surprise, my agent's Christmas cards are based on my book, #thedogwalkersdetectiveagency. On sale now! Ideal stocking filler or Secret Santa gift! Etc! Merry Christmas

It's cover reveal day for #SecretsOfTheItalianGuesthouse. Tan tarrah!!! I love it, so I hope you do too. And if you fancied preordering it, that would be awesome! geni.us/ItalianGuest...

COVER REVEAL: Two sisters she's never met… A first love who's impossible to forget... Introducing SECRETS OF THE ITALIAN GUESTHOUSE - the start of a brand-new trilogy by bestseller @suemoorcroftauthor.bsky.social! 💙💚💙💚 Published by Renegade Books (@quercusbooks.bsky.social) on 2 July 2026!

The biggest congratulations are in order for Joseph O’Connor – his astonishing novel THE GHOSTS OF ROME has won the overall An Post Irish Book of the Year Award 2025! 🏆🎉🥳 Read more here: blakefriedmann.co.uk/news/joseph-...

Happy to say the #audiobook of my debut novel #thedogwalkersdetectiveagency has been selected for an Apple Audio promotion, Winter Listens. For the month of December, it’s available for a special reduced price of £4.99. Your perfect pre-festive canine cosy crime fix! books.apple.com/gb/book/the-...

Just remembered to sign up for my OWN new newsletter, so I can see it go out tomorrow with a sneak peek at the cover of #SecretsOfTheItalianGuesthouse before launch on Friday. There's a free short story too! If you'd like to sign up, just click here: www.quercusbooks.co.uk/landing-page...

Need a stocking filler or Secret Santa present? If they like dogs/cosy crime/seaside towns/jokes, my debut novel #thedogwalkersdetectiveagency might just fit the bill. Get your (Santa) paws on a copy! 🐶🔍🚨🐾🍂📕