Ned Hickson
@nedhickson-author.bsky.social
Crime/suspense novelist, author of the Seattle-based “Shane McPhearson” series, retired journalist, and book editor living in the Pacific Northwest. I’ve never seen Bigfoot but maybe he’s seen me? https://www.nedhickson-author.com
I’m happy to announce that “Harbinger” is Now available as an eBOOK! (Link is below)
Thank again to everyone who came to the book signing as well as Saturday’s coffee chat at River Roasters. So much fun hearing your predictions for book three!
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Thank again to everyone who came to the book signing as well as Saturday’s coffee chat at River Roasters. So much fun hearing your predictions for book three!
a.co/d/1ofjPbb
December 15, 2025 at 7:54 PM
I’m happy to announce that “Harbinger” is Now available as an eBOOK! (Link is below)
Thank again to everyone who came to the book signing as well as Saturday’s coffee chat at River Roasters. So much fun hearing your predictions for book three!
a.co/d/1ofjPbb
Thank again to everyone who came to the book signing as well as Saturday’s coffee chat at River Roasters. So much fun hearing your predictions for book three!
a.co/d/1ofjPbb
Had such a great time during yesterday’s book signing and official kick off of “Harbinger of Truth.” Went through two boxes of books in 30 minutes! Thanks to all the folks who stayed for the talk and Q&A. Lots of great questions and predictions for the next book in the series!
December 10, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Had such a great time during yesterday’s book signing and official kick off of “Harbinger of Truth.” Went through two boxes of books in 30 minutes! Thanks to all the folks who stayed for the talk and Q&A. Lots of great questions and predictions for the next book in the series!
Whew! First review is in after the release of my latest book! I can breathe again! 😄
November 21, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Whew! First review is in after the release of my latest book! I can breathe again! 😄
I’m very excited to announce the latest book in my Pacific Northwest crime/suspense series featuring Seattle private investigator “Shane McPhearson” is now available on Amazon Books and Barnes & Noble!
November 14, 2025 at 12:22 AM
I’m very excited to announce the latest book in my Pacific Northwest crime/suspense series featuring Seattle private investigator “Shane McPhearson” is now available on Amazon Books and Barnes & Noble!
Having some fun sharing brief, non-spoiler passages from my new book before its release this Sunday!
November 12, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Having some fun sharing brief, non-spoiler passages from my new book before its release this Sunday!
I’m very excited to announce “Harbinger of Truth” will be available at midnight starting Nov. 16 (this Sunday!) on Amazon. This next book in the series is much darker than “No Safe Harbor,” with Shane confronted with some hard truths and tragedy that change his trajectory.
November 11, 2025 at 4:49 PM
I’m very excited to announce “Harbinger of Truth” will be available at midnight starting Nov. 16 (this Sunday!) on Amazon. This next book in the series is much darker than “No Safe Harbor,” with Shane confronted with some hard truths and tragedy that change his trajectory.
Counting down the days until the release of this next book in my PNW crime/suspense series! I have to warn readers, this next chapter gets pretty dark as Shane’s world collapse and the stakes get higher. But there are also some revelations about his past that heal some old wounds… 😉
November 4, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Counting down the days until the release of this next book in my PNW crime/suspense series! I have to warn readers, this next chapter gets pretty dark as Shane’s world collapse and the stakes get higher. But there are also some revelations about his past that heal some old wounds… 😉
It’s official! I’ll be kicking off the release of the next book in my Shane McPhearson series, “Harbinger of Truth,” at @citylightscinemas once again! I’m really looking forward to meeting and talking with fans of the series! See you all then!
October 27, 2025 at 5:15 PM
It’s official! I’ll be kicking off the release of the next book in my Shane McPhearson series, “Harbinger of Truth,” at @citylightscinemas once again! I’m really looking forward to meeting and talking with fans of the series! See you all then!
Okay, so moving forward with presidential elections: Can we at least all agree that anyone moving into The People’s House (the big white one on Pennsylvania Ave.) be required to make a security deposit first?
October 22, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Okay, so moving forward with presidential elections: Can we at least all agree that anyone moving into The People’s House (the big white one on Pennsylvania Ave.) be required to make a security deposit first?
A few signs of fall here in the beautiful #PacificNorthwest
October 21, 2025 at 1:07 PM
A few signs of fall here in the beautiful #PacificNorthwest
I’m getting very excited about the release of the next book in my series on Nov. 15th. It never gets old… I mean, I’m getting older, but not the excitement of a new book release 😄
October 7, 2025 at 2:32 PM
I’m getting very excited about the release of the next book in my series on Nov. 15th. It never gets old… I mean, I’m getting older, but not the excitement of a new book release 😄
Waiting for Fox News to show footage of Saturday’s marathon in Portland, explaining how “people are seen here running for their lives in war-ravaged Portland. It’s so bad that residents are required to wear numbers so they can be identified…” 🙄
October 6, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Waiting for Fox News to show footage of Saturday’s marathon in Portland, explaining how “people are seen here running for their lives in war-ravaged Portland. It’s so bad that residents are required to wear numbers so they can be identified…” 🙄
There are two types of people at the gym: 1) the person who sets the weights back to zero for the next person, and 2) the person who adds 40 pounds more than they were actually lifting before they leave the station.
I’m betting Pete Hegseth is No. 2.
I’m betting Pete Hegseth is No. 2.
October 1, 2025 at 1:35 AM
There are two types of people at the gym: 1) the person who sets the weights back to zero for the next person, and 2) the person who adds 40 pounds more than they were actually lifting before they leave the station.
I’m betting Pete Hegseth is No. 2.
I’m betting Pete Hegseth is No. 2.
With Portland as the main setting for my next book coming out in November, I can promise you — though full of crime and suspense — it doesn’t portray this amazing town as a “hellish landscape.” 😉
September 30, 2025 at 10:11 PM
With Portland as the main setting for my next book coming out in November, I can promise you — though full of crime and suspense — it doesn’t portray this amazing town as a “hellish landscape.” 😉
59 now. Hair’s a little longer, frame’ a little leaner. Latest PNW-based crime/suspense novel coming out in November. Despite everything else going on, at least some things seem to be heading in the right direction 😉
September 30, 2025 at 10:08 PM
59 now. Hair’s a little longer, frame’ a little leaner. Latest PNW-based crime/suspense novel coming out in November. Despite everything else going on, at least some things seem to be heading in the right direction 😉
In regard to the Trump admin’s effort to “make America safe again” by sending troops into more cities, Vance said yesterday: “Just let us in.”
I’ve seen enough monster movies to know that’s how the vampire can get into your home.
I’ve seen enough monster movies to know that’s how the vampire can get into your home.
August 29, 2025 at 1:41 PM
In regard to the Trump admin’s effort to “make America safe again” by sending troops into more cities, Vance said yesterday: “Just let us in.”
I’ve seen enough monster movies to know that’s how the vampire can get into your home.
I’ve seen enough monster movies to know that’s how the vampire can get into your home.
Ironically, while the newly established Coalition of the Willing is being created by nations throughout Europe to defend democracy in Ukraine, the Coalition of the Unwilling continues to destroy democracy here within our nation’s capital.
August 20, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Ironically, while the newly established Coalition of the Willing is being created by nations throughout Europe to defend democracy in Ukraine, the Coalition of the Unwilling continues to destroy democracy here within our nation’s capital.
As a writer, any place is a “work” space when you’re inspired 😉
August 19, 2025 at 4:35 PM
As a writer, any place is a “work” space when you’re inspired 😉
When you wake up the morning of writing a pivotal point in your novel, channeling the dark side of your main character…
August 13, 2025 at 3:02 PM
When you wake up the morning of writing a pivotal point in your novel, channeling the dark side of your main character…
The news just reported on a “new diet pill” approved after a test on 3,000 people. Most saw a 12 percent loss in body fat.
Side effects? Nausea, vomitting and diarrhea.
I’m no scientist, but I think I have figured out the “weight-loss” component of this drug…
Side effects? Nausea, vomitting and diarrhea.
I’m no scientist, but I think I have figured out the “weight-loss” component of this drug…
August 7, 2025 at 9:14 PM
The news just reported on a “new diet pill” approved after a test on 3,000 people. Most saw a 12 percent loss in body fat.
Side effects? Nausea, vomitting and diarrhea.
I’m no scientist, but I think I have figured out the “weight-loss” component of this drug…
Side effects? Nausea, vomitting and diarrhea.
I’m no scientist, but I think I have figured out the “weight-loss” component of this drug…
Had such a terrific time working with this group of middle-schoolers as part of a summer writing class. They learned the five points of a very basic outline for a one-page short story. Arranged for a reception at a local gallery where their stories are on display through August. So proud of them!
August 5, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Had such a terrific time working with this group of middle-schoolers as part of a summer writing class. They learned the five points of a very basic outline for a one-page short story. Arranged for a reception at a local gallery where their stories are on display through August. So proud of them!