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Chris Holcombe Author
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Author of the Hidden Gotham series, LGBTQ+ mysteries set in the 1920s. Order them at chrisholcombe.com!
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I’m here, Brooklyn!!! Come by and say hi! Maybe leave with a book 😉

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January 17, 2026 at 7:08 PM
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I got to live out my “mysterious man on a busy train platform” noir fantasy with this scene.

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Cover for the Hidden Gotham short story THE RED FOX by Chris Holcombe. On a wood table is a smoking gun, glass of whiskey, and a stack of money. An art deco border surrounds the cover.
January 17, 2026 at 12:02 PM
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Brooklyn!!!! I’m coming to your neighborhood tomorrow! From 2-6 pm, I’ll be selling and signing books! Come see me!

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January 16, 2026 at 7:21 PM
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Apologies to anyone named Rodney 😂

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January 16, 2026 at 1:09 PM
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Some quick-witted dialogue with a hotel’s front desk manager.

Who else loves writing or reading fast, funny dialogue btwn characters?

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January 15, 2026 at 1:27 PM
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I saw a shaving scene in NYC’s “Sleep No More” immersive theater experience and thought it was sexy as hell.

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January 9, 2026 at 12:35 PM
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Characters overhearing snippets of conversations that may be a clue—or a red herring—is one of my fave mystery tropes.

What’s yours?

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Book cover for the 1st Hidden Gotham Novel THE DOUBLE VICE. Two Queer men—one dressed in a tux, the other in a white work shirt and suspenders—stand in a smoky speakeasy.
January 8, 2026 at 12:42 PM
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Omg my first 3 books are now in the New York Public Library!!!! 🥳🥳🥳

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January 7, 2026 at 8:29 PM
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A city-wide factory strike features prominently in the 4th Hidden Gotham Novel THE BIG TIMER.

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Cover of THE BIG TIMER featuring a Black woman dressed in a tuxedo surrounding by purple smoke.
January 7, 2026 at 2:24 PM
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January 4, 2026 at 6:25 PM
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Watching a seance and wondering what the spiritualist is really up to.

Find out in THE DEVIL CARD, available in #ebook, #paperback, and #audiobook.

At chrisholcombe.com

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January 3, 2026 at 1:28 PM
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When gay speakeasy owner Dash Parker resolves to do that right thing, even if it means confronting a gangster’s dangerous henchmen.

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January 2, 2026 at 2:11 PM
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Spent a lovely happy hour chatting Hidden Gotham at Tramps in Oklahoma City! I also learned about OKC’s own queer history in the 1920s. Super fascinating and super fun. Thanks to everyone who showed up! 😀

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January 2, 2026 at 1:22 AM
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The beginning of Hidden Gotham. Who snuck into Dash’s secret gay speakeasy? And how much trouble is he about to get thrown into?

Find out by reading THE DOUBLE VICE, the 1st Hidden Gotham Novel. Available in #ebook, #paperback, and #audiobook.

At chrisholcombe.com!

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January 1, 2026 at 8:46 PM
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When a gangster goes around NYC in Xmas Eve to collect what’s owed…and it goes wrong.

Find out who’s naughty or nice in this special holiday short story. Only $0.99 at chrisholcombe.com!

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December 31, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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One of my fave mystery tropes: the detective pretending to be someone they’re not to get information.

Discover what El Train finds out by reading THE BIG TIMER. On sale now at chrisholcombe.com!

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December 30, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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More holiday GAY-cor! Our Grinch tableau! #christmas #happyholidays #happyholigays #yuletide #yuletidegay #yuletidegays #booksky #writersky #authorsky
December 29, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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My collection of Hidden Gotham ebooks is available as part of the Smashwords 2025 End of Year Sale! All 50% off!!!! Find your next favorite book this month at smashwords.com/sale and follow @smashwords for more promos like this! #EOYSale25 #ebook #sale #books2read #indiebooks #booksky #mystery
December 29, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Gay speakeasy owner Dash Parker is nearly clobbered by a terrified man. Who is he scared of & why? And can Dash find out in time to save him?

All formats of THE DEVIL CARD are on sale at chrisholcombe.com! Only til Jan 1!

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December 29, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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Our NYC/Gay Santa tableau decor! Making the Yuletides gay. 😀
December 28, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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THE DEVIL CARD opens with a dangerous building fire. Who caused it and why?

Find out by ordering the ebook, audiobook, or paperback. On sale now for $4.99, $11.99, and $15.99, but only until Jan 1!

Visit chrisholcombe.com

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December 28, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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Someone is sabotaging a notorious gangster’s booze supply. Who would it be?

Find out by reading THE BLIND TIGER! On sale until the end of the year at chrisholcombe.com.

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December 28, 2025 at 1:38 AM
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It got snowy up here

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December 27, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Even MORE holiday decor! Here’s the fireplace covered in holiday birds, sparkly signs, stockings, and a naughty print by Caducado.

Merry merry!

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December 27, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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A rent party given by Harlem’s The Baroness of Business. What clues await? Find out by reading THE DOIBLE VICE!

On sale at Smashwords.com for $2.49!

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December 26, 2025 at 7:48 PM