Janice Hallett
@janicehallett.bsky.social
Bestselling author of The Appeal, The Christmas Appeal, The Twyford Code, The Mysterious Case of The Alperton Angels and The Examiner 🦂🎓
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The Killer Question
“A brilliant, literary puzzler” Peter Swanson
“Brilliantly twisted, laugh-out-loud hilarious and devilishly addictive” Louise Candlish
“The modern queen of crime does it again” Ian Moore
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“A brilliant, literary puzzler” Peter Swanson
“Brilliantly twisted, laugh-out-loud hilarious and devilishly addictive” Louise Candlish
“The modern queen of crime does it again” Ian Moore
OUT NOW @viperbooks.bsky.social 🇬🇧 and @atriabooks.bsky.social 🇺🇸
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Recency bias, as I finished this last week, but The Killer Question by Janice Hallett is great. A local pub quiz gone very wrong, the structure controls how the story unfolds without being heavy handed, and is extra enjoyable. & of course it has the signature modern epistolary style. Smashing stuff
November 25, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Recency bias, as I finished this last week, but The Killer Question by Janice Hallett is great. A local pub quiz gone very wrong, the structure controls how the story unfolds without being heavy handed, and is extra enjoyable. & of course it has the signature modern epistolary style. Smashing stuff
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Read @janicehallett.bsky.social's piece for the Guardian on her longstanding love of pub quizzes and the recent cheating scandal at a Manchester pub.
Her latest bestseller, #TheKillerQuestion, features battling pub quiz teams and a grisly murder – out now 🍻✏️🩸
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Her latest bestseller, #TheKillerQuestion, features battling pub quiz teams and a grisly murder – out now 🍻✏️🩸
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Pub quiz cheating may not be a matter of life and death - but it can feel that way | Janice Hallett
Weeks before the Manchester cheating story broke, I published a murder mystery novel with almost the same plot. It’s no coincidence
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November 24, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Read @janicehallett.bsky.social's piece for the Guardian on her longstanding love of pub quizzes and the recent cheating scandal at a Manchester pub.
Her latest bestseller, #TheKillerQuestion, features battling pub quiz teams and a grisly murder – out now 🍻✏️🩸
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Her latest bestseller, #TheKillerQuestion, features battling pub quiz teams and a grisly murder – out now 🍻✏️🩸
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Absolutely thrilled to be a guest columnist in today’s @guardian and to delve into the high-stakes world of the pub quiz 👇
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Pub quiz cheating may not be a matter of life and death - but it can feel that way | Janice Hallett
Weeks before the Manchester cheating story broke, I published a murder mystery novel with almost the same plot. It’s no coincidence
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Absolutely thrilled to be a guest columnist in today’s @guardian and to delve into the high-stakes world of the pub quiz 👇
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
A massive thank you to the gorgeous Blue Bear Bookshop for hosting the warmest, most wonderful event last night 😍 I had a fabulous time and loved meeting all the lovely readers who braved the cold to hear about #TheKillerQuestion 🕵️♀️🔎🍻
November 22, 2025 at 9:08 AM
A massive thank you to the gorgeous Blue Bear Bookshop for hosting the warmest, most wonderful event last night 😍 I had a fabulous time and loved meeting all the lovely readers who braved the cold to hear about #TheKillerQuestion 🕵️♀️🔎🍻
📢 US 🇺🇸 Book News! 📢 Thrilled to announce my next US novel is #TheSilentAppeal a return to Lower Lockwood and The Fairway Players, a murderous sequel to #TheAppeal 😱 Published by the lovely folk at Atria and out Aug 2026 #Issysback pre-order now👇
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November 20, 2025 at 2:04 PM
📢 US 🇺🇸 Book News! 📢 Thrilled to announce my next US novel is #TheSilentAppeal a return to Lower Lockwood and The Fairway Players, a murderous sequel to #TheAppeal 😱 Published by the lovely folk at Atria and out Aug 2026 #Issysback pre-order now👇
www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Si...
www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Si...
Gasp! 😱 So excited to reveal that my next adult novel will be #TheSilentAppeal a return to The Fairway Players in Lower Lockwood and a follow-up to #TheAppeal, out in Sept 2026. Available to pre-order now.
November 19, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Gasp! 😱 So excited to reveal that my next adult novel will be #TheSilentAppeal a return to The Fairway Players in Lower Lockwood and a follow-up to #TheAppeal, out in Sept 2026. Available to pre-order now.
What a wonderful evening celebrating #TheKillerQuestion courtesy of @chorleywoodbooks.bsky.social 🍻🕵️♀️🔎 Huge thanks to Sheryl for asking the killer questions and the volunteers for working so hard, but an extra special thank you to the lovely readers who ventured out on a frosty school night 🙏
November 18, 2025 at 9:50 PM
What a wonderful evening celebrating #TheKillerQuestion courtesy of @chorleywoodbooks.bsky.social 🍻🕵️♀️🔎 Huge thanks to Sheryl for asking the killer questions and the volunteers for working so hard, but an extra special thank you to the lovely readers who ventured out on a frosty school night 🙏
What an epic weekend at The Gibraltar Literary Festival 😎 A totally unique location with a lovely audience, amazing panel mates @tomhindle.bsky.social and @ianmooreauthor.bsky.social and a fab host Josie Cassaglia 🕵️♂️🔎 🇬🇮 Even the lampposts were celebrating! Thanks to everyone who came along 🙏
November 17, 2025 at 12:48 PM
What an epic weekend at The Gibraltar Literary Festival 😎 A totally unique location with a lovely audience, amazing panel mates @tomhindle.bsky.social and @ianmooreauthor.bsky.social and a fab host Josie Cassaglia 🕵️♂️🔎 🇬🇮 Even the lampposts were celebrating! Thanks to everyone who came along 🙏
📢 Australian 🇦🇺 Bargain Alert! 📢 BUT HURRY! #TheAlpertonAngels ebook is on offer for a heavenly $4.19 for TODAY only! Happy sleuthing! 👇
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The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels: the Bestselling Richard & Judy Book Club Pick
The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels: the Bestselling Richard & Judy Book Club Pick eBook : Hallett, Janice: Amazon.com.au: Kindle Store
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November 17, 2025 at 7:22 AM
📢 Australian 🇦🇺 Bargain Alert! 📢 BUT HURRY! #TheAlpertonAngels ebook is on offer for a heavenly $4.19 for TODAY only! Happy sleuthing! 👇
www.amazon.com.au/Mysterious-C...
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Let’s Rock! 🤘 See you at 10am in the City Hall with @tomhindle.bsky.social and @ianmooreauthor.bsky.social 🕵️♀️🔎
November 15, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Let’s Rock! 🤘 See you at 10am in the City Hall with @tomhindle.bsky.social and @ianmooreauthor.bsky.social 🕵️♀️🔎
A huge thank you to The Chipperfield Boot bookclub for reading #TheKillerQuestion and being so generous as to host a lovely evening talking about it with me ❤️ Thanks especially to Lisa for organising and to Hector (that handsome chap on the left) who was so good all night 📚
November 13, 2025 at 12:22 PM
A huge thank you to The Chipperfield Boot bookclub for reading #TheKillerQuestion and being so generous as to host a lovely evening talking about it with me ❤️ Thanks especially to Lisa for organising and to Hector (that handsome chap on the left) who was so good all night 📚
Just TWO DAYS left to bid on this signed US hardback of #TheExaminer for #ChildrenInRead 👇👇👇
📢 Charity Auction Alert! 📢 I'm thrilled to be supporting @childreninread.bsky.social again this year with LOT 96 😎 A signed and dedicated First Edition US Hardback edition of #TheExaminer 🎓🦂 Click this link and place your bid to be in with a chance 👇
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November 12, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Just TWO DAYS left to bid on this signed US hardback of #TheExaminer for #ChildrenInRead 👇👇👇
What a night! 😎 Thank you @viperbooks.bsky.social for a stunning Spring ‘26 showcase, featuring C. E. Hulse, Tracy Maton @catrionaward.bsky.social & @tariqashkanani.bsky.social hosted by the amazing @mirandajewess.bsky.social 😱 so many fabulous titles for the new year!
November 10, 2025 at 11:11 PM
What a night! 😎 Thank you @viperbooks.bsky.social for a stunning Spring ‘26 showcase, featuring C. E. Hulse, Tracy Maton @catrionaward.bsky.social & @tariqashkanani.bsky.social hosted by the amazing @mirandajewess.bsky.social 😱 so many fabulous titles for the new year!
📢 Bargain Alert! 📢 #TheAlpertonAngels ebook is on offer for a heavenly £1.89 for TODAY ONLY 🤑 Go on, treat yourself... but HURRY! Happy sleuthing! 👇
www.amazon.co.uk/Mysterious-C...
www.amazon.co.uk/Mysterious-C...
The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels: the Bestselling Richard & Judy Book Club Pick eBook : Hallett, Janice: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels: the Bestselling Richard & Judy Book Club Pick eBook : Hallett, Janice: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
www.amazon.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 9:35 AM
📢 Bargain Alert! 📢 #TheAlpertonAngels ebook is on offer for a heavenly £1.89 for TODAY ONLY 🤑 Go on, treat yourself... but HURRY! Happy sleuthing! 👇
www.amazon.co.uk/Mysterious-C...
www.amazon.co.uk/Mysterious-C...
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I've got a lot to do in the next seven weeks, but then . . .
@janicehallett.bsky.social, @dranniegray.bsky.social, Claire Askew, Marion Todd, @michellechouinard.bsky.social, Ian McEwan, @jennycolgan.bsky.social and me are hitting the couch for Christmas. #FridayReads
@janicehallett.bsky.social, @dranniegray.bsky.social, Claire Askew, Marion Todd, @michellechouinard.bsky.social, Ian McEwan, @jennycolgan.bsky.social and me are hitting the couch for Christmas. #FridayReads
November 7, 2025 at 4:59 PM
I've got a lot to do in the next seven weeks, but then . . .
@janicehallett.bsky.social, @dranniegray.bsky.social, Claire Askew, Marion Todd, @michellechouinard.bsky.social, Ian McEwan, @jennycolgan.bsky.social and me are hitting the couch for Christmas. #FridayReads
@janicehallett.bsky.social, @dranniegray.bsky.social, Claire Askew, Marion Todd, @michellechouinard.bsky.social, Ian McEwan, @jennycolgan.bsky.social and me are hitting the couch for Christmas. #FridayReads
The audio book for #MonstrousTales is utterly spine-chilling 😱 It even features a cameo ‘appearance’ by me, playing the part of, well, myself in my story #Boneless 👀 I dare you to listen by yourself, alone in the dark… Out now from @ravenbooks.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 11:14 AM
The audio book for #MonstrousTales is utterly spine-chilling 😱 It even features a cameo ‘appearance’ by me, playing the part of, well, myself in my story #Boneless 👀 I dare you to listen by yourself, alone in the dark… Out now from @ravenbooks.bsky.social
📢 Australian 🇦🇺 Bargain Alert! 📢 BUT HURRY! #TheChristmasAppeal ebook is on offer for a murderously festive $5.19 but it won't last long! Happy sleuthing! 👇
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The Christmas Appeal: the Sunday Times bestseller from the author of The Appeal
The Christmas Appeal: the Sunday Times bestseller from the author of The Appeal eBook : Hallett, Janice: Amazon.com.au: Books
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November 5, 2025 at 8:46 AM
📢 Australian 🇦🇺 Bargain Alert! 📢 BUT HURRY! #TheChristmasAppeal ebook is on offer for a murderously festive $5.19 but it won't last long! Happy sleuthing! 👇
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🎃 Happy Halloween! 🎃 A sinister unmarked black box arrived today 😱 and it's the spoooookiest #BookPost ever! 👻 Thank you @puffinbooksuk.bsky.social and @dannyrobins.bsky.social #DoYouBelieveInGhosts
October 31, 2025 at 10:11 AM
🎃 Happy Halloween! 🎃 A sinister unmarked black box arrived today 😱 and it's the spoooookiest #BookPost ever! 👻 Thank you @puffinbooksuk.bsky.social and @dannyrobins.bsky.social #DoYouBelieveInGhosts
📣 Bargain Alert! 📣 If you know a young kindle reader who will enjoy #ABoxFullofMurders 📦 the ebook is on sale today for a murderously cheap £3.99 🤑 But Hurry! 🕵️♀️🔎 This is a strictly limited offer! 👇
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A Box Full of Murders: The unmissable first children's mystery from the bestselling author of The Appeal eBook : Hallett, Janice: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
A Box Full of Murders: The unmissable first children's mystery from the bestselling author of The Appeal eBook : Hallett, Janice: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
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October 30, 2025 at 11:12 AM
📣 Bargain Alert! 📣 If you know a young kindle reader who will enjoy #ABoxFullofMurders 📦 the ebook is on sale today for a murderously cheap £3.99 🤑 But Hurry! 🕵️♀️🔎 This is a strictly limited offer! 👇
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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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Battling pub quiz teams take centre stage in this twisty, mixed-media whodunnit 🍻✏️🩸
www.waterstones.com/blog/the-bes...
October 29, 2025 at 4:19 PM
#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 🍻✏️🩸
www.waterstones.com/blog/the-bes...
Battling pub quiz teams take centre stage in this twisty, mixed-media whodunnit 🍻✏️🩸
www.waterstones.com/blog/the-bes...
Gasp! 😱 #TheKillerQuestion has been chosen as one of Waterstones’ best crime & thriller books of the year! 🤩 Absolutely thrilled! Thank you @waterstones.bsky.social
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The Best Crime & Thrillers of 2025 | Waterstones.com Blog | Waterstones
From Richard Osman to Holly Jackson, here are the crime novels and thrillers we've loved this year.
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October 29, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Gasp! 😱 #TheKillerQuestion has been chosen as one of Waterstones’ best crime & thriller books of the year! 🤩 Absolutely thrilled! Thank you @waterstones.bsky.social
www.waterstones.com/blog/the-bes...
www.waterstones.com/blog/the-bes...
Thrilled to drop in to one of the newest Waterstones stores 🤩 opened three weeks ago in Uxbridge and now bursting with signed copies of all my books! 🔎🕵️♀️ Thank you so much to the LOVELY booksellers who looked after me so well 🙏 @waterstones.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Thrilled to drop in to one of the newest Waterstones stores 🤩 opened three weeks ago in Uxbridge and now bursting with signed copies of all my books! 🔎🕵️♀️ Thank you so much to the LOVELY booksellers who looked after me so well 🙏 @waterstones.bsky.social
Gasp! 😱 Thank you so much to the wonderful Jake Kerridge for this awesome review of #TheKillerQuestion in the @telegraphnews.bsky.social 21 best crime and thriller books of 2025 🙏🕵️♀️🔎🍻
www.telegraph.co.uk/books/crime-...
www.telegraph.co.uk/books/crime-...
The 21 best crime and thriller novels of 2025
The standout titles of the year so far span inter-war espionage, gritty violence in modern Glasgow and the return of a cult favourite
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October 26, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Gasp! 😱 Thank you so much to the wonderful Jake Kerridge for this awesome review of #TheKillerQuestion in the @telegraphnews.bsky.social 21 best crime and thriller books of 2025 🙏🕵️♀️🔎🍻
www.telegraph.co.uk/books/crime-...
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Last day to vote! 👇👇👇🤞
📢Last few days📢 to vote for #ABoxFullOfMurders in the Children’s Fiction category of the @booksaremybag.bsky.social #ReadersAwards 2025 sponsored by National Book Tokens.
Please click here and VOTE BY 26 OCT #ChooseBookshops 👇
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October 26, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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Well I had been planning on telling you guys I was reading ‘The Appeal’ by Janice Hallett which I started last night…except I couldn’t put it down and stayed up until half two finishing it. God it was good.
Haven’t worked out the next book to read yet 😀
Haven’t worked out the next book to read yet 😀
October 25, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Well I had been planning on telling you guys I was reading ‘The Appeal’ by Janice Hallett which I started last night…except I couldn’t put it down and stayed up until half two finishing it. God it was good.
Haven’t worked out the next book to read yet 😀
Haven’t worked out the next book to read yet 😀