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Fiona Erskine
@chemicaldetective.bsky.social
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Engineer by day. Writer by night.
Outdoor swimmer in between.
www.fionaerskine.com
Agent: Juliet Mushens Publishers: Point Blank (Oneworld), Sandstone Press
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Fiona Erskine @chemicaldetective.bsky.social · Dec 2
40 years ago, there was a release of toxic gas at the Union Carbide pesticide factory in #Bhopal, India. This is what it looks like today. #abandoned #forgotten
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I’ve been looking forward to #TheSaltOracle by @rainewilson.bsky.social @solarisbooks.bsky.social ever since I finished #weareallghostsintheforest and it doesn’t disappoint!
Photo of book on a train
November 29, 2025 at 2:26 PM
chemicaldetective.bsky.social
On my way to hear @carolynkirby talk about her fabulous new book #Ravenglass
Cover of book Ravenglass
September 25, 2025 at 2:56 PM
chemicaldetective.bsky.social
I have stopped reacting to the orange toddler for health reasons (fragile babies and horses???) but heres a great, measured explanation of why the bears of little brain get muddled at times.
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Tylenol and autism: What parents deserve to know
Nuance and empowerment instead of underestimation.
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September 24, 2025 at 2:42 PM
chemicaldetective.bsky.social
Need a thriller with a difference? Brains over brawn.
Look no further.
Jaq Silver is blowing things up to keep people safe, once again!
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At last... | Fiona Erskine
New editions of the Jaq Silver crime thrillers now available internationally
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September 20, 2025 at 10:59 AM
chemicaldetective.bsky.social
I swam 24km last week off the coast of Sicily.
In choppy water, some of it felt like hard work...until I visited the salt museum and was reminded just how lucky I am.

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Sulphur and Salt
Swimming in Sicily
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September 16, 2025 at 4:01 PM
chemicaldetective.bsky.social
Oh, my @william1shaw.bsky.social - this is so good! Loving Eden and Finn #RedShore

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Audible cover of Red Shore by William Shaw
August 24, 2025 at 5:24 PM
chemicaldetective.bsky.social
My Q&A with #tracipurdum published today
www.chemicalprocessing.com/all-articles...
5 Quick Questions Featuring Fiona Erskine Macleod
Engineering professor discovers joy in teaching, hypothetically tackles Bhopal cleanup and writes crime novels.
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August 11, 2025 at 3:48 PM
chemicaldetective.bsky.social
I solved today's Eightile in 71 seconds!
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Eightile: unscramble the 8-letter word in time to win!
Eightile is a daily word game where you unscramble progressively longer words. Find the eight letter word in time to win!
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August 11, 2025 at 2:03 PM
chemicaldetective.bsky.social
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How much for a handbag?
I read about the Hermes handbag, designed for and owned by Jane Birkin, which sold for $10.1M at auction and was conflicted.
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July 14, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Reposted by Fiona Erskine
ceb.cam.ac.uk
“Nothing truly challenging is without risk.”

CEB alum Professor Fiona Macleod teaches the next generation to think broadly and lead safely.

Read our profile: https://www.ceb.cam.ac.uk/news/fiona-erskine-macleod

🧪⚙️🌱🔋

#ChemicalEngineering #Biotechnology #STEM

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Steam rising from colorful liquid in glass flasks during a lab experiment.
June 25, 2025 at 9:02 AM
chemicaldetective.bsky.social
Happy International Women in Engineering Day!
Thanks to @Chem_Processing for highlighting #TheChemicalDetective!

#INWED2025 #INWED25
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Celebrating International Women In Engineering Day
From the days of Cleopatra to contemporary chemical engineers, we look at the women who transformed modern life through innovations touching nearly every aspect of human existence...
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June 23, 2025 at 3:50 PM
chemicaldetective.bsky.social
I'm horribly overdue with reviews of books I loved - but here's one that's unmissable #carolynkirby #Ravenglass @northodoxpress.bsky.social
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Fiona Erskine's review of Ravenglass
5/5: I've enjoyed Carolyn Kirby's previous books but this is my favourite so far. With this author, I expect beautiful writing, relatable characters, compelling stories. I am resigned to having my h...
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June 15, 2025 at 7:06 PM
chemicaldetective.bsky.social
Fantastic to see that #Sedgefield has the most wonderful new bookshop @backofbeyondbooks has WICKED cake too).
Back of Beyond Bookshop in Sedgefield Wicked themed cake
May 24, 2025 at 6:57 PM
chemicaldetective.bsky.social
Late to the party but loving how thoughtfully #tTheStateofHappiness
deals with both the crudeness and complexity of work
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...
BBC Four - State of Happiness, Series 1, Treasure Hunt, There is no oil in the North Sea
An American oil executive is sent to Stavanger in Norway to close down operations.
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May 18, 2025 at 7:16 PM
chemicaldetective.bsky.social
Thanks to my @cebcambridge.bsky.social colleagues for the invitation and lively debate.

More information in this free download

www.icheme.org/media/27533/...
May 8, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Reposted by Fiona Erskine
ceb.cam.ac.uk
We were thrilled to welcome Professor of Process Safety and CEB alum Fiona Macleod back to CEB for our latest Bigger Picture Talk, which covered the lessons of the Bhopal disaster, 40 years on.

#ProcessSafety

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#ChemicalEngineering #Biotechnology #Cambridge 

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A woman addresses a lecture theatre A woman presents a chemical engineering diagram A woman speaks at a lectern A woman addresses a lecture theatre
May 8, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Reposted by Fiona Erskine
melaniecrawley.bsky.social
Its release day for LOSING CONTROL by Fiona Erskine!
#audiobook

What connects Teesside, England and Bhopal, India? Can DI Julie Cadell find the link before cyber-vengeance brings terror to Teesside?

🙏 @chemicaldetective.bsky.social & @wfhowes.bsky.social for trusting me with this title!
April 24, 2025 at 10:40 AM
chemicaldetective.bsky.social
Continuing my substack musings on self-publishing, I make the mistakes so you don't have to.
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Self publishing - What's the cost of taking control?
100% of nothing is nothing
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April 20, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Reposted by Fiona Erskine
solarisbooks.bsky.social
Delighted to see @rainewilson.bsky.social's THE SALT ORACLE on Waterstones list of The Biggest Science Fiction for 2025 & Beyond!

On the Bellwether, a huge floating college, murder and mystery clash with the ethics of research and rising seas...

Preorder here: geni.us/saltorac
A screenshot of Waterstones website with THE SALT ORACLE by Lorraine Wilson listed in a section named "One the Horizon: The Biggest Science Fiction for 2025 & Beyond."
April 11, 2025 at 1:51 PM
chemicaldetective.bsky.social
Delighted to announce that WF Howes have acquired the audio rights to my 6th novel 'Losing Control' - available on audio from 24th April 2025 narrated by @melaniecrawley.bsky.social and Mike Haley. @wfhowes.bsky.social
Listen to a sample here
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Cover picture for Audio recording of Losing Control by Fiona Erskine
April 5, 2025 at 7:07 AM
chemicaldetective.bsky.social
A wonderful talk and reading by @suereedwrites.bsky.social at #feltonbookfestival
Sue Reed reading from The Wilding of Molly Flynn
March 29, 2025 at 4:19 PM
chemicaldetective.bsky.social
Throughly looking forward to hearing @marihannah.bsky.social
Talk about her latest book at @drakebookshop.bsky.social this week. Who else is coming along?

www.drakethebookshop.co.uk/product/an-evening-with-mari-hannah-north-east-crime-writer/
An Evening with Mari Hannah - North East Crime Writer - "The most magical little bookshop"
Join us as we welcome Mari Hannah back to Drake the Bookshop to celebrate the launch of her latest paperback - Her Sister's Killer.
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March 18, 2025 at 12:59 PM
chemicaldetective.bsky.social
For one week only - #PhosphateRocks ebook is on special offer in the UK.

'combines compelling and engaging personal stories with insights into science and engineering'

Satisfy your curiosity for only £0.99p

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Phosphate Rocks: A Death in Ten Objects
Phosphate Rocks: A Death in Ten Objects eBook : Erskine, Fiona: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
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March 9, 2025 at 3:14 PM
chemicaldetective.bsky.social
This is a new festival to me and I’m thoroughly looking forward to participating! If you’re in Northumberland, UK 27-29 March, check it out!
Little Felton Book festival poster for UK event on 27-29 March
March 4, 2025 at 11:24 PM
chemicaldetective.bsky.social
Independent bookshops are marvellous and precious and need our support.
Read this thread from @bertsbooks.bsky.social
Wherever you are - shop local if you can. @forumbooks.bsky.social @drakebookshop.bsky.social @bookcornershop.bsky.social
bertsbooks.bsky.social Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · Mar 2
Ultimately, dont forget about us. Next time you want to order a book online, consider buying it from an indie bookshop (it won't just be us having this problem!)

And when you do, share that with other people. Reviews, posts, pictures. It all helps!
March 2, 2025 at 8:41 PM