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Hobeck Books @hobeckbooks.bsky.social · 3d

How you can help us buy more of this - read our newsletter for starters www.hobeck.net #subscribe #newsletter

Hobeck Books @hobeckbooks.bsky.social · 4d

The first reader has selected 40 stories! The second reader is reading - good luck to everyone who entered the September 25 Henshaw Short Story comp @presshenshaw.bsky.social #shortstory #writingcommunity

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Hobeck Books @hobeckbooks.bsky.social · 6d

I love the explanation as to why an agent would only read Chapter 3 - it makes perfect sense when you know why.

David Jarvis @davidjarvis.bsky.social · 6d

To everyone in the book community why not give this podcast a try?

Ever wondered why an agent only reads chapter 3 of a submitted text or why 1982 was pivotal in the spy world? Why not take a listen?

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@hobeckbooks.bsky.social and Amazon www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1915817897

http://pod.fo/e/334fff

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Hobeck Books @hobeckbooks.bsky.social · 6d

All authors dream of being a 'go-to author' - everyone has them. Could David Jarvis be yours? Why not give his series a try.

David Jarvis @davidjarvis.bsky.social · 7d

Review from @amwbooks.bsky.social
" ... a series which goes from strength to strength, this for me is the best so far.
A book which had me engaged and hooked from the opening pages until the breathtaking finale ...
... now a go to author for me."

@hobeckbooks.bsky.social and on Amazon

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Hobeck Books @hobeckbooks.bsky.social · 6d

Here's a taster of this week's publication - go on, give it a go, it could be your weekend reading!

Dr Rachel Sargeant / Rae Starling Author @drrachelsargeant.bsky.social · 6d

My #FrontPageFridays guest is Maureen Myant @maureenmyant.bsky.social
with the opening of her brand-new police procedural, The Fallen, the fourth book in the Glasgow Southside Crime Series. #crimefiction #booksky www.rachelsargeant.co.uk/blog/front-page-fridays-week-38

Front Page Fridays Week-38 — Rachel Sargeant

My Front Page Fridays Week-38 author is a returning guest. Maureen Myant is back with The Fallen, the latest novel in her excellent Glasgow Southside crime series, published on 30th September by Hobec...

www.rachelsargeant.co.uk

Hobeck Books @hobeckbooks.bsky.social · 8d

Don't forget, people, the latest anthology is out soon!
Amazon UK:
amazon.co.uk/Henshaw-Six-...
Amazon US:
amazon.com/dp/B0FMC3MPJQ/
Hobeck: hobeck.net/product-page...
#writingcommunity
@presshenshaw.bsky.social

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Hobeck Books @hobeckbooks.bsky.social · 8d

Happy October! The September Henshaw Competition has now finished. Good luck to everyone who entered - your stories are now being read by our lovely first reader.
Our last entry arrived at 11.56pm - so we wish a special good luck to that person! @presshenshaw.bsky.social #WritingCommmunity

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Hobeck Books @hobeckbooks.bsky.social · 9d

Congratulations Maureen Myant today on the publication of the wonderful fourth book in the Glasgow Southside Crime series - this book is just brilliant (I know we would say that).
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FKB45QC5
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FKB45QC5
www.hobeck.net/product-page... @maureenmyant.bsky.social

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Hobeck Books @hobeckbooks.bsky.social · 10d

Sorry for the lack of a newsletter last Sunday - all explained in this week's newsletter. Blame this chap, him and his cunning plan! #newsletter #subscribe www.hobeck.net

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Hobeck Books @hobeckbooks.bsky.social · 14d

Published by Podium on 7 October, preorder now! We are so excited about the audio of this: audible.co.uk/pd/B0FQ8LHGWH
#audio #preorder #thriller #ww2 #worldwartwo #historicalthriller

Hobeck Books @hobeckbooks.bsky.social · 14d

'Another superb blend of up to the minute geopolitics, major crime and security service machinations, served up as a thriller with plenty of humour ... a top notch geopolitical thriller; intelligent storytelling with panache and wit.' YES! THIS!

Peter Fleming @easthullpete.bsky.social · 15d

Today is my turn on the @hobeckbooks.bsky.social blog tour for #TheGreenFeathers bk 5 in @davidjarvis.bsky.social wonderful Mike Kingdom series. Geopolitics is dull? Not here as crime, politics and security meet in an entertaining and witty thriller
peterturnsthepage.wordpress.com/2025/09/24/t...

The Green Feathers by David Jarvis #BookReview #TheGreenFeathers #DavidJarvis #Espionage #Thriller

Mike Kingdom’s friend Tina Persad has disappeared and she needs to find her fast

peterturnsthepage.wordpress.com

Hobeck Books @hobeckbooks.bsky.social · 15d

Published yesterday!
'Excellent addition to the series.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
UK: amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FRXQLN1J
US: amazon.com/dp/B0FRXQLN1J
@davidjarvis.bsky.social
#indiepub

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Hobeck Books @hobeckbooks.bsky.social · 15d

Out soon! @presshenshaw.bsky.social #anthology #writingcommunity
UK: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FMC3MPJQ
US: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FMC3MPJQ
Hobeck: www.hobeck.net/product-page...

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𝕃.𝕁.𝔽𝕆𝕏 🇮🇸☕📚 @onefootiniceland.bsky.social · 19d

(2/2) recently on @hobeckbooks.bsky.social podcast interview with Quentin about his entry into reading Icelandic during his time on the fishing boats 🥰 Check out #Broken and loads of other #IcelandicNoir books translated by Quentin from the lovely @corylusbooks.bsky.social! #SupportAnIndie 💙📚

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Deb’s Book Reviews @debsbookreviews.bsky.social · 16d

Blog tour kicks off today for the next book in the fabulous Mike Kingdom series. My stop 29th September when I’ll publish my review 😊

📕The Green Feathers by David Jarvis 📕
📚Published by Hobeck Books 📚

#BlogTour @davidjarvis.bsky.social @hobeckbooks.bsky.social

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Hobeck Books @hobeckbooks.bsky.social · 16d

Thank you, Janine, for your lovely review and for joining the rickety old Hobeck Blog Tour Bus!

David Jarvis @davidjarvis.bsky.social · 16d

What a wonderful review from Janine @themissusp.bsky.social

"Loved, loved, this. The Mike Kingdom series just gets better and better ... Read this, you won't regret it."

@hobeckbooks.bsky.social and Amazon t.co/8FZuGOfjJA

Hobeck Books @hobeckbooks.bsky.social · 16d

Great review, thank you, Jo! Thanks for being part of the mighty Hobeck Blog Tour Bus today.

David Jarvis @davidjarvis.bsky.social · 16d

Thanks, Jo @bookmadjo.bsky.social

"David Jarvis writes clever and exciting geopolitical thrillers that always feel very contemporary ...
... If you like geopolitical thrillers, you are missing out if you do not read this!"

@hobeckbooks.bsky.social and Amazon t.co/8FZuGOfjJA

Hobeck Books @hobeckbooks.bsky.social · 16d

Happy Publication Day to David Jarvis today!
Amazon UK: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FRXQLN1J
Amazon US: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRXQLN1J @davidjarvis.bsky.social
Hobeck: www.hobeck.net/product-page... #indiepub #published

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Hobeck Books @hobeckbooks.bsky.social · 17d

FOR ONE WEEK ONLY! Hawk at the Crossroads is 99p/99cents. Happy Birthday Hawk!
Amazon UK: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B7P65W37
Amazon US: www.amazon.com/dp/B0B7P65W37
@ajaberford.bsky.social #thriller #99p #99cents #kindle #kindleunlimited #malta

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Hobeck Books @hobeckbooks.bsky.social · 21d

Entries are coming in thick and fast this week! Keep them coming!

Henshaw Press @presshenshaw.bsky.social · 26d

Happy weekend, writers! Little reminder that our current competition is OPEN!

Send us your best 2k words for a chance to win prizes - as well as publication with the brilliant @hobeckbooks.bsky.social 😍

We can't wait to read your work!

#WritingCommunity #Writing #Weekend

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Hobeck Books @hobeckbooks.bsky.social · 21d

Thank you so much for this fab review! Thank you for joining the Hobeck Blog Tour Bus today. We are thrilled you enjoyed The bad Women😍

The Strawberry Post @tstrawberrypost.bsky.social · 21d

Today's my stop on the @hobeckbooks.bsky.social #BlogTour for #TheBadWomen by @jennieensor.bsky.social a brilliant and exciting #mystery #thriller and sequel to #TheBadNeighbour

Check out my #BookReview on blog today!

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#books #TheBramptonVillageMysteries #crime

Hobeck Books @hobeckbooks.bsky.social · 23d

Published today! Congratulations Jennie Ensor!
'A brilliant mystery with a wonderful cast of characters. I loved this book!'
Victoria Dowd
Amazon UK: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FH7LR3S1
Amazon US: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH7LR3S1
Hobeck: www.hobeck.net/product-page... @jennieensor.bsky.social #published

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Hobeck Books @hobeckbooks.bsky.social · 23d

Preorder now! Preorder now! Fatal Shot - cover reveal and pre-order. What do you think of the cover?
Amazon UK: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FQFJRG2Z
Amazon US: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQFJRG2Z
Hobeck: www.hobeck.net/product.../f... @briancrime.bsky.social #coverreveal #preorder

Hobeck Books @hobeckbooks.bsky.social · 24d

Cover reveal and pre-order coming later today! Watch this space! This is the sixth book in a series. I think this is the only series we have six books published - what series is it? Any guesses? Ok, it's hardly rocket dentistry! #preorder #coverreveal @schatz.bsky.social

Hobeck Books @hobeckbooks.bsky.social · 24d

Which type of car out of these two would you choose? And what colour? Newsletter sent! Cars and carrots on my mind! www.hobeck.net #newsletter #subscribe