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Avid mystery fiction book blogger at classicmystery.blog - rediscoverer of Brian Flynn
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The Return Of Anthony Bathurst! 😍😍😍 “Will there be any more Brian Flynn reprints?” You bet! 📚✨ Release date: July, 2025 #neweditions #comingsoon @puzzledoctor.bsky.social classicmystery.blog/2025/02/24/t...

Good news for mystery fans - apparently more Brian Flynn is on the way! The covers on the next five are all gorgeous, and some of the hooks for these sound amazing...

Good news, everybody! Brian Flynn and Anthony Bathurst are back in five new reprints this July from @deanstpress.bsky.social #BookSky #classicmystery #classiccrime #goldenagedetection classicmystery.blog/2025/02/24/t...

Some thoughts on Three Act Tragedy from #AgathaChristie expert @ahsweetmystery.bsky.social ahsweetmystery.com/2025/02/21/t...

New review of a classic mystery from my blogging buddy, Brad @ahsweetmystery.bsky.social ahsweetmystery.com/2025/02/17/n...

New review from my pal Kate - crossexaminingcrime.wordpress.com/2025/02/20/d... #BookSky #cosymystery

President Zelenskyy has been one of the greatest leaders of our time, guiding Ukraine through the darkest period of its recent history, rising up to Russia’s unwarranted aggression, being an inspiration to the Ukrainian people and ensuring that Ukraine’s voice is heard on the world stage.

Another success in my hunt for a properly plotted mystery in the current trend of cosy mysteries. And it's a really fun read too... #BookSky #CosyMystery #ClassicCrime classicmystery.blog/2025/02/20/t...

The rarest book that I've reviewed in an age - the sequel to The Woman In The Wardrobe by Peter Shaffer/Antony. And it really isn't worth breaking the bank over... #BookSky #CrimeClassic #ClassicMystery classicmystery.blog/2025/02/19/h...

Edmund Crispin might be better known for his mystery novels, but his short stories are fantastic examples of perfectly crafted classic mysteries. #BookReview 💙📚 playingatdetection.com/blog/2025/01...

Half term, so it's off to the Bodleian and looking at a classic mystery that I know a lot of people will want to see reprinted but, alas, may never be... #BookSky #ClassicMystery #ClassicCrime

My current read and an absolute treat. After a few false starts with books that just didn't grab me, this is a breath of fresh air. Well done, Katy Watson. #BookSky #cosymystery

When I struggle getting into a new book, there’s one author who I can go back to who always gets me back reading again… #BookSky #historymystery classicmystery.blog/2025/02/17/t...

New review of a very old book - The Blind Barber by John Dickson Carr #BookSky #classicmystery #GoldenAge - WARNING - does not contain a locked room... classicmystery.blog/2025/02/16/t...

Happy Valentines Day! To celebrate, my taster eBook is FREE - it collects all the sweet recipes & stories from my 2022 book, Tw-Eat Together. If you enjoy it, please leave a review and perhaps buy one of my full-length books. www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B094J9ZS8X #FreeBooks #BookGiveaway #FoodSky #BookSky

My books of the year - the Grand Puzzly - from the last decade and a bit, featuring @victoriadowd.bsky.social, @martinedwardsbooks.bsky.social, @robthor.bsky.social, @mwcraven.bsky.social and many more classicmystery.blog/2025/02/12/t...

New review - The Garden Club Murders by Jonathan Whitelaw @harpernorth.bsky.social classicmystery.blog/2025/02/11/t...

Stockport Noir 2024 via @puzzledoctor.bsky.social classicmystery.blog/2025/02/09/s...

Yesterday was the inaugural Stockport Noir crime fiction festival - here's the reason why I've already bought my ticket for next year! #stockportnoir @stockportnoir.bsky.social classicmystery.blog/2025/02/09/s...

Great start to @stockportnoir.bsky.social with a panel on genre busting.

A gripping new thriller out this Thursday from Ande Pliego and @randomhouse.bsky.social - You Are Fatally Invited classicmystery.blog/2025/02/07/y...

This is a great read, a superb introduction to one of my favourite mystery series.

Looking forward to @stockportnoir.bsky.social tomorrow. Anyone else going?

A classic must-read mystery from the British Library Crime Classics series mysteriesahoy.com/2025/02/05/h... via @mysteriesahoy.bsky.social

Ridiculous price for one of the best mystery/thrillers you’ll read. Poe and Tilly forever!

Book Of The Month time - or the Puzzly as we call it at my blog - and a close run thing between @jamiewestauthor.co.uk, @robthor.bsky.social and @antonyjohnston.bsky.social classicmystery.blog/2025/01/31/t...

FREE fish & seafood cookbook to download - offer expiring soon! If you enjoy this little taster, please do leave a review, and consider buying one of my full-length length books. www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B092DMLNHF #FreeBooks #BookGiveaway #Cookbooks #RecipeoftheDay #HomeCooking #ChemistsWhoCook

Out now - Helle's Hound by @oskarjensen.bsky.social from @viperbooks.bsky.social classicmystery.blog/2025/01/31/h...

The latest from the British Library Crime Classics range - Murder As A Fine Art by Carol Carnac classicmystery.blog/2025/01/27/m...