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Robert Rutherford @robertrutherford.bsky.social · 4d

Latest high brow conversations with kids…
Me: I wouldn’t swap you for anything.
6yo: Not even Kevin De Bruyne?
Me: No.
6yo: How about a Hamburger?
Me: Still no.

If nothing else it lets him know where he stands in a six year old’s pecking order…
#convoswithkids

a soccer player in a yellow jersey stands in front of a play sports banner

ALT: a soccer player in a yellow jersey stands in front of a play sports banner

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Robert Rutherford @robertrutherford.bsky.social · 25d

Psst, Seven Days is less than a cheeseburger at Maccy D’s - pass it on.

amzn.eu/d/cBI6lxr

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Andy Wormald @amwbooks.bsky.social · Aug 12

The Missing Hour by Robert Rutherford a 5* high stakes adrenaline fuelled thriller, fast paced pulling no punches, one of the years reading highlights, my review @robertrutherford.bsky.social @hodderfiction.bsky.social

The Missing Hour by Robert Rutherford

Published: 10.04.25 Published by: Hodder & Stoughton Format: Hardback Synopsis: YOUR HUSBAND HAS BEEN ARRESTED.Maggie’s husband is suddenly arrested in the middle of the night, on suspici…

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Robert Rutherford @robertrutherford.bsky.social · Aug 9

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Robert Rutherford @robertrutherford.bsky.social · Aug 9

Toon Toon, Black & White Army! Family pilgrimage to St James’ Park!

(We won’t talk about today’s result though….)

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Robert Rutherford @robertrutherford.bsky.social · Jul 28

Ah cheers mate - much appreciated!!!

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Robert Rutherford @robertrutherford.bsky.social · Jul 28

A thousand thankyou’s to everyone who grabbed a copy of #TheMissingHour over the weekend. This is how all Monday’s should begin in future please! Still only 99p - just saying… #bookstoread #book #BookRecommendations

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Robert Rutherford @robertrutherford.bsky.social · Jul 27

Current sat at #2 in one of the Amazon categories - if any of you beautiful people haven’t read The Missing Hour yet and fancy a bargain the e-book is down to 99p but only for a few more days. G’wan, you know you want to help me get a lovely orange bestseller tag…

amzn.eu/d/fkVNQvX

Robert Rutherford @robertrutherford.bsky.social · Jul 20

Mostly pinching other people’s pics as I only took a few, but yet another fabulous #TheakstonsCrime in the bag, my tenth in total. A weekend packed with conversations, catch ups, copious drinks and more belly laughs than I can count. Only 368 days and counting next year.

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Robert Rutherford @robertrutherford.bsky.social · Jul 11

99p for a book I’ve literally shed blood for (long story - ask me at an event and I’ll show you the pics if you’re not squeamish) - limited time only though. You snooze, you lose.

Amazon - tinyurl.com/5h7uknk4
Kobo - tinyurl.com/4n2ndt7y

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Robert Rutherford @robertrutherford.bsky.social · Jul 2

Excited to head west for an evening of crime fiction tomorrow! Tickets available below 👇👇👇

Serenity Booksellers @serenitybookshop.bsky.social · Jul 2

…and if the Stockport Noir announcement has whetted your appetite for an evening of crime - join us in Romiley tomorrow night (3 July) when Chris McDonald, Robert Rutherford, Lily Samson and John Sutherland will be here chatting about their latest thrilling novels!

🎫👇🏻

Robert Rutherford @robertrutherford.bsky.social · Jun 26

All book post is exciting, but some just bring even bigger smiles. Huge thanks to @littlebrown.bsky.social for this weekends entertainment in the form of an early peek at the next offering from @mwcraven.bsky.social #bookpost #crimefiction #TheFinalVow

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Robert Rutherford @robertrutherford.bsky.social · Jun 19

Massively delayed post @capitalcrime.bsky.social pics - what a weekend! Fab festival, brilliant books and amazing authors. @davidhheadley.bsky.social @lizziecurle.bsky.social and the team deserve a lie down and a medal! Roll on 2026!

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Robert Rutherford @robertrutherford.bsky.social · Jun 19

Excited to dive into @capitalcrime.bsky.social purchases from @bethlewis.bsky.social and Conn Iggulden - which first? Eenie, meenie, minie, mo….

Robert Rutherford @robertrutherford.bsky.social · May 30

LOVE this image. No matter how crazy life gets, or how busy your day has been, never skimp on stories. #books #kidseducation #BedtimeStories

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Robert Rutherford @robertrutherford.bsky.social · May 30

🎶Happy German Pub to to me 🎶 Excited to see Seven Days hitting the shelves in Germany as of today courtesy of the lovely folks at Baste Lübbe. #book #bookstoread #crimefiction

Robert Rutherford @robertrutherford.bsky.social · May 28

Tis an honour to share a pile with such fine names 🫡

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Chris Scotland @scotlandchris1.bsky.social · May 28

Back in Edinburgh and sorting out the post - includes a few books 🤔 @robertrutherford.bsky.social @brianmcgilloway.bsky.social @essiefox.bsky.social @engerthomas.bsky.social @katieallenauthor.bsky.social @michaelconnelly.bsky.social @jdkirk.bsky.social & inevitably old Biggles!

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Robert Rutherford @robertrutherford.bsky.social · May 25

Bank holiday weekend price drop on #TheMissingHour on Kobo in the UK - mere 99p for a year’s work!
💥 #BooksWorthReading #BookTwitter #Bargain

kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/th…

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Robert Rutherford @robertrutherford.bsky.social · May 24

#TheMissingHour is less than half price in #Australia & #NewZealand this weekend. Thank you to all you lovely folk out there have bought enough already to make my weekend! Sitting pretty at #1 in the fiction charts! 🥳

🇦🇺/ 🇳🇿 - tinyurl.com/33kt9kxh
#bookstoread

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Roxie Key #TheDeadlySpark 🔥 @roxiekey.bsky.social · May 8

My April reads - what a month! 😍

🎧 Famous Last Words by @gillianmauthor.bsky.social
📖 Every Move You Make by @callytaylor.bsky.social
📱The Missing Hour by @robertrutherford.bsky.social
🎧 The Family Remains by @lisajewell.bsky.social

Have you read any of these? What did you think?

#BookSky

My April reads - what a month! 😍

🎧 Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister - shocking, twisty and gripping
📖 Every Move You Make by C L Taylor - unnerving, smart and pacey
📱The Missing Hour by Robert Rutherford - fast-paced, exciting and unexpected
🎧 The Family Remains by Lisa Jewell - addictive, compelling and unpredictable

Have you read any of these? What did you think?

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Robert Rutherford @robertrutherford.bsky.social · May 6

Three days to go and approaching 300 shares across all platforms so that’ll be three runners up prizes of a random book of mine if we make it. If we manage 400, I might even double up and offer an extra named character. You know what to do 👇👇👇

Robert Rutherford @robertrutherford.bsky.social · Apr 30

Competition time! To be in with a chance of being a character in my next book, just like, share & follow. For every 100 shares I’ll give away a signed copy of one of my books (this part is UK only) as consolation prizes. Open till 23:59 May 9th! #readers #giveaway #competition

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Robert Rutherford @robertrutherford.bsky.social · May 3

Roll on Tuesday! Guaranteed waaaay better entertainment than staying in to watch Corrie - still a few tickets left if you’re at a loose end around Manchester 👇👇👇

Urmston Books & Board Games @urmstonbooks.bsky.social · May 2

Event stock is here and we’re getting excited! Meet @vaseemkhanuk.bsky.social and @robertrutherford.bsky.social next Tuesday at 7pm to find out all about their latest books and the challenges and craft of writing a thriller.

Tickets- urmstonbooks.co.uk/vaseem-khan-robert-rutherford

Don’t miss out!

Photo of a table with copies of two books stacked up, The Girl in Cell A by Vaseem Khan and The Missing Hour by Robert Rutherford

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Robert Rutherford @robertrutherford.bsky.social · May 2

If there’s a more melancholy canine out there, I’ve yet to meet them. The cause you ask? A whole five seconds of not being the centre of attention.

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Robert Rutherford @robertrutherford.bsky.social · Apr 30

Competition time! To be in with a chance of being a character in my next book, just like, share & follow. For every 100 shares I’ll give away a signed copy of one of my books (this part is UK only) as consolation prizes. Open till 23:59 May 9th! #readers #giveaway #competition

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