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The Magpies
Series · 3 books · 2013-2019

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#1

The Magpies

2013

Meet the neighbours from hell, in the gripping thriller that reviewers and readers describe as "fast-paced," "chilling," and "impossible to put down.” When Jamie and Kirsty move into their first home together, they are full of optimism. The future, in which they plan to get married and start a family, is bright. The other residents of their building seem friendly too, including the Newtons, a married couple who welcome them to the building with open arms. But then strange things start to happen. Dead rats are left on their doorstep. They hear disturbing noises, and much worse, in the night. After Jamie's best friend is injured in a horrific accident, Jamie and Kirsty find themselves targeted by a campaign of terror. As they are driven to the edge of despair, Jamie vows to fight back—but he has no idea what he is really up against . . . The Magpies is a gripping psychological thriller in which the monsters are not vampires or demons but the people who live next door. It is a nightmare that could happen to anyone.
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#2

A Murder of Magpies

2018

The terrifying sequel to the #1 bestseller The Magpies. Five years ago Jamie Knight lost everything: his home, his wife and their unborn child. But at least the woman responsible, ‘Dark Angel’ Lucy Newton, was in prison, and slowly Jamie was able to rebuild his life. But now Lucy has been freed on appeal, and before long Jamie receives a message from a desperate stranger. Lucy is up to her old tricks—ruining lives for fun. Jamie agrees to help. But once again, he has no idea what he is getting himself into… A short story.
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#3

Last of the Magpies

2019

The chilling conclusion to the #1 bestseller The Magpies . Winner of the Most Elusive Villain award at the Dead Good Readers Awards 2019 Twelve months ago, Jamie Knight walked straight into Lucy Newton’s trap. Both Jamie and his ex-wife Kirsty barely survived. Now, with the police investigation into Lucy’s disappearance going nowhere, Jamie teams up with a true crime podcaster to track down his nemesis. But can Jamie persuade Kirsty to help? Can Kirsty forgive him for his past mistakes? And who, if anyone, will survive the final showdown? Featuring extracts from Lucy’s secret memoir, Last of the Magpies brings the trilogy to a shocking conclusion.

Author

Mark Edwards
Mark Edwards
Author · 20 books

Mark Edwards writes psychological thrillers in which scary things happen to ordinary people. He loves hearing from readers and always responds. Mark can be contacted in the following ways: Email: mark@markedwardsauthor.com Twitter @mredwards Facebook/Instagram: @markedwardsauthor You can download a free box set of 'Short Sharp Shockers' by visiting www.markedwardsauthor.com/free Mark has sold over 4 million books since his first solo novel, The Magpies, was published in 2013 and has topped the bestseller lists numerous times. His other novels include Follow You Home, Here To Stay and The House Guest. He has also published six books co-authored with Louise Voss. His latest book is Keep Her Secret (May 2023). Mark lives in the West Midlands, England, with his wife, their three children, two cats and a golden retriever.

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