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"Mark Edwards is in a league of his own."

– Lisa Jewell

“Tense, atmospheric, and full of twists and turns right up until the last page.”

Angela Marsons, Bestselling Author

"My head is spinning from all the twists."

Katherine Faulkner

"Mark is king of the curveball"

John Marrs, author of The One

“I drop everything for a new Mark Edwards”

Louise Candlish

"So compelling I couldn't put it down"

Claire Douglas on Keep Her Secret

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One of the Family (US Edition)

The five million copy bestseller

Mark Edwards writes psychological thrillers about ordinary people who encounter terrifying events. His novels include The Magpies and Here To Stay. The Wasp Trap, his hardcover debut, is out now in the UK, USA and Canada. His next book, One of the Family, will be published this summer.

Me, trying to explain what One of the Family is about in under 60 seconds. How did I do? #psychologicalthriller #crimefiction #authorsofig #oneofthefamily
It’s publication week and Dottie and I are going wild with excitement! One of the Family is out this Thursday. Have you pre-ordered your copy?
It’s UK publication week for One of the Family! Sherlock and I are taking in the Wolverhampton air before what is going to be a very busy week! Have you pre-ordered yours? #psychologicalthriller #crimefiction #oneofthefamily
A reminder that I will be appearing in Bridgnorth Library this coming Tuesday, June 16th, and there are still tickets left. It starts at 7pm. Everyone who comes will get a free merchandise bundle, including a Magpies pen and print, plus One of the Family bookmark and door hanger. Plus you’ll be able to buy the hardback of One of the Family two days before it’s published! Link to tickets in bio and stories.
If you enjoyed my Waterstones Thriller of the Month, The Wasp Trap, I think you’ll love my new book, One of the Family. It’s about spending a ‘relaxing’ break with the family from hell, and is the perfect holiday read. You can pre-order your copy from Waterstones now - online or at your local branch. Link in bio.
Last chance to pre-order the signed hardback of One of the Family. If you want a signed first edition hardback with a doodie and an ink stamp, plus a free signed door hanger, follow the links in my bio to reserve your copy. PS I’m at a reading retreat in Greece. Such a hard life!
Very happy to see this review of One of the Family in Crime Monthly! It’s out on June 18. That’s just over two weeks away! Huge thanks to @lisahowells
A word in your shell-like… Meet Toby, fellow Wolverhampton author @drlucyandrew’s 78-year-old tortoise. Lucy - not Toby - will be interviewing me at Booka Bridgnorth on June 16. BTW I read him a bit of One of the Family and he said it was turtley awesome.
Poor Dottie. It’s no fun having this much fur during a heatwave #mainecooncat

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