Chris Nickson
@chrisnickson2.bsky.social
Writer of Leeds historical crime. Lover of my city. Reader. Allotmenteer. Coming April 2025: No Precious Truth
If you ever wonder why I write so much about Leeds, here's an answer of sorts. The invoice, dated 1858, is from my 3x great uncle, George Nickson. His father moved here from Malton in the 1820s. Most of his sons became painters and decorators. When George died, his wife took over the business.
January 9, 2026 at 11:36 AM
If you ever wonder why I write so much about Leeds, here's an answer of sorts. The invoice, dated 1858, is from my 3x great uncle, George Nickson. His father moved here from Malton in the 1820s. Most of his sons became painters and decorators. When George died, his wife took over the business.
On NetGalley? Do you review books? The second Cathy Marsden book is now available. Out in April.
Go get it, and I hope you enjoy!
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Go get it, and I hope you enjoy!
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The Faces of the Dead
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January 8, 2026 at 2:29 PM
On NetGalley? Do you review books? The second Cathy Marsden book is now available. Out in April.
Go get it, and I hope you enjoy!
www.netgalley.com/catalog/book...
Go get it, and I hope you enjoy!
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No statute of limitations on murder
January 8, 2026 at 9:47 AM
No statute of limitations on murder
Scruffy and Mischief, the book recommendation stuffed dogs, wish tyou a belated happy new year - and also bring you their first recommendation of the year.
It's the superb A Lion's Ransom by @candacerobbauthor.bsky.social . Set in 14th century York,. it's twisted, spellbing, and very, very human.
It's the superb A Lion's Ransom by @candacerobbauthor.bsky.social . Set in 14th century York,. it's twisted, spellbing, and very, very human.
January 6, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Scruffy and Mischief, the book recommendation stuffed dogs, wish tyou a belated happy new year - and also bring you their first recommendation of the year.
It's the superb A Lion's Ransom by @candacerobbauthor.bsky.social . Set in 14th century York,. it's twisted, spellbing, and very, very human.
It's the superb A Lion's Ransom by @candacerobbauthor.bsky.social . Set in 14th century York,. it's twisted, spellbing, and very, very human.
Apparently Laura Kuenssberg is back on BBC Sunday morning TV. I thought they'd dropped her for being irrelevant.
January 4, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Apparently Laura Kuenssberg is back on BBC Sunday morning TV. I thought they'd dropped her for being irrelevant.
The Morning Star likes A Rage Of Souls: The period detail in Nickson’s novels seems so real and is brought in so naturally, that you feel you’re walking the streets of old Leeds alongside the ever-developing characters.
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@severnhouse.bsky.social
Read it here: morningstaronline.co.uk/article/crim...
@severnhouse.bsky.social
Crime fiction with Mat Coward: January 2, 2026
SHE’S got no social life, no lover, there’s a heatwave, and everybody hates the police — and now, in One By One by Sam Frances (Headline Accent, £12.99), Detective Sergeant Alice Washington of Wessex ...
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January 4, 2026 at 8:54 AM
The Morning Star likes A Rage Of Souls: The period detail in Nickson’s novels seems so real and is brought in so naturally, that you feel you’re walking the streets of old Leeds alongside the ever-developing characters.
Read it here: morningstaronline.co.uk/article/crim...
@severnhouse.bsky.social
Read it here: morningstaronline.co.uk/article/crim...
@severnhouse.bsky.social
A happy 2026 to you all, with peace and good health.
December 31, 2025 at 6:56 PM
A happy 2026 to you all, with peace and good health.
Reader, if you're wondering why the leaders of Reform Ltd have not been seen lately, all I'm saying is this might offer a solution.
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Artist burns down Wicker Man sculpture near Kirkcudbright
The artwork was a reminder of the festival of the same name which ran for nearly 15 years.
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December 31, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Reader, if you're wondering why the leaders of Reform Ltd have not been seen lately, all I'm saying is this might offer a solution.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I love the small of burning Torygraph entitlement at the abolition of all types of fox hunting: "Politicians in north London shouldn’t dictate our free time, say huntsmen"
December 26, 2025 at 2:04 PM
I love the small of burning Torygraph entitlement at the abolition of all types of fox hunting: "Politicians in north London shouldn’t dictate our free time, say huntsmen"
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A heartwarming, inspiring holiday tale from @chrisnickson2.bsky.social, starring the always wonderful Annabelle Harper. This is how it's done.
Happy Holidays!
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Happy Holidays!
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A Brand New Annabelle Harper Christmas Tale
It’s just over a week until Christmas 2025, and the spirit moved me to write a new Annabelle Harper Christmas story. Yes, it’s unashamedly sentimental, but this is the time of year for …
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December 24, 2025 at 6:01 PM
A heartwarming, inspiring holiday tale from @chrisnickson2.bsky.social, starring the always wonderful Annabelle Harper. This is how it's done.
Happy Holidays!
chrisnickson.co.uk/2025/12/16/a...
Happy Holidays!
chrisnickson.co.uk/2025/12/16/a...
A very happy and peaceful Christmas to you all, and a healthy, calm 2026.
December 24, 2025 at 2:45 PM
A very happy and peaceful Christmas to you all, and a healthy, calm 2026.
Mischief, Scruffy and I wish you the best of holidays.
December 22, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Mischief, Scruffy and I wish you the best of holidays.
In the US? Read ebooks on a Kobo? Do I have a deal for you...until the New Year, No Precious Truth is just $3.99...make sure you have a very merry Christmas with a book at a lovely cheap price.
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No Precious Truth ebook by Chris Nickson - Rakuten Kobo
Read "No Precious Truth" by Chris Nickson available from Rakuten Kobo. The first in a brand-new WWII historical thriller series introduces Sergeant Cathy Marsden – a female police officer wor...
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December 19, 2025 at 11:11 AM
In the US? Read ebooks on a Kobo? Do I have a deal for you...until the New Year, No Precious Truth is just $3.99...make sure you have a very merry Christmas with a book at a lovely cheap price.
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It's that time of year to suggest a final item or two for your Xmas shopping (aka plugging the goods). Different periods, very different tales. The thread is Leeds. Available from the places you buy books.
Thank you and have a wonderful Christmas.
Thank you and have a wonderful Christmas.
December 19, 2025 at 10:56 AM
It's that time of year to suggest a final item or two for your Xmas shopping (aka plugging the goods). Different periods, very different tales. The thread is Leeds. Available from the places you buy books.
Thank you and have a wonderful Christmas.
Thank you and have a wonderful Christmas.
Just over a week until THAT day...who'd like a heartwarming Christmas tale?
chrisnickson.co.uk/2025/12/16/a...
chrisnickson.co.uk/2025/12/16/a...
A Brand New Annabelle Harper Christmas Tale
It’s just over a week until Christmas 2025, and the spirit moved me to write a new Annabelle Harper Christmas story. Yes, it’s unashamedly sentimental, but this is the time of year for …
chrisnickson.co.uk
December 17, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Just over a week until THAT day...who'd like a heartwarming Christmas tale?
chrisnickson.co.uk/2025/12/16/a...
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Good morning. I was parked, btw
December 17, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Good morning. I was parked, btw
You're just in time for a Christmas story. Yes, all heartwarming, filled with kindness, but it's Christmas.
And this is an Annabelle Harper story, because...well, who better.
I hope you'll read and enjoy. Marry Xmas and a wonderful New Year.
chrisnickson.co.uk/2025/12/16/a...
And this is an Annabelle Harper story, because...well, who better.
I hope you'll read and enjoy. Marry Xmas and a wonderful New Year.
chrisnickson.co.uk/2025/12/16/a...
A Brand New Annabelle Harper Christmas Tale
It’s just over a week until Christmas 2025, and the spirit moved me to write a new Annabelle Harper Christmas story. Yes, it’s unashamedly sentimental, but this is the time of year for …
chrisnickson.co.uk
December 16, 2025 at 1:24 PM
You're just in time for a Christmas story. Yes, all heartwarming, filled with kindness, but it's Christmas.
And this is an Annabelle Harper story, because...well, who better.
I hope you'll read and enjoy. Marry Xmas and a wonderful New Year.
chrisnickson.co.uk/2025/12/16/a...
And this is an Annabelle Harper story, because...well, who better.
I hope you'll read and enjoy. Marry Xmas and a wonderful New Year.
chrisnickson.co.uk/2025/12/16/a...
Well, it seems I was moved to write a brand new Annabelle Harper Christmas story for you. Yes, even you, over in the corner. Hope you like it...
chrisnickson.co.uk/2025/12/16/a...
chrisnickson.co.uk/2025/12/16/a...
A Brand New Annabelle Harper Christmas Tale
It’s just over a week until Christmas 2025, and the spirit moved me to write a new Annabelle Harper Christmas story. Yes, it’s unashamedly sentimental, but this is the time of year for …
chrisnickson.co.uk
December 16, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Well, it seems I was moved to write a brand new Annabelle Harper Christmas story for you. Yes, even you, over in the corner. Hope you like it...
chrisnickson.co.uk/2025/12/16/a...
chrisnickson.co.uk/2025/12/16/a...
A happy 250th birthday to the wonderful, sparkling writer Jane Austen, whose works still live and delight in ways she perhaps never imagined.
December 16, 2025 at 7:12 AM
A happy 250th birthday to the wonderful, sparkling writer Jane Austen, whose works still live and delight in ways she perhaps never imagined.
My seasonal spirit guide.
December 11, 2025 at 10:01 AM
My seasonal spirit guide.
The decisions are in and the stuffed dog book reviwers made made their choices for book of 2025. Mischief has decided on A Rage Of Souls, while Scruffy has gone with No Precious Truth.
Books make great presents and you'll feel even better buying them, from an independent bookshop.
Merry Christmas.
Books make great presents and you'll feel even better buying them, from an independent bookshop.
Merry Christmas.
December 10, 2025 at 10:31 AM
The decisions are in and the stuffed dog book reviwers made made their choices for book of 2025. Mischief has decided on A Rage Of Souls, while Scruffy has gone with No Precious Truth.
Books make great presents and you'll feel even better buying them, from an independent bookshop.
Merry Christmas.
Books make great presents and you'll feel even better buying them, from an independent bookshop.
Merry Christmas.
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What she said. The second book is out in April...why not make sure you're ready?
Chris's new series is set in WWII Leeds. The 1st book, No Precious Truth, quite the thriller, is out in paperback. Read it now, because there's a 2nd in the pipeline, & it's even darker & more thrilling--I know, I'm reading it. It's a corker. Be ready! #mystery #historicalfiction #booksky
Please don't forget about me. Just £4.99 on Kindle ($6.99 US) and out in paperback next week. This book wants to go home with you. It makes a great Xmas present, too.
December 4, 2025 at 6:08 AM
What she said. The second book is out in April...why not make sure you're ready?
There was a time I made music. This dates from about 25 years ago, and yes, I know the guitar solo is rubbish, I never got around to redoing it. But I kind of like the song.
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Night of the Big Moon 1
Listen to Night of the Big Moon 1 by Chris Nickson #np on #SoundCloud
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December 1, 2025 at 2:33 PM
There was a time I made music. This dates from about 25 years ago, and yes, I know the guitar solo is rubbish, I never got around to redoing it. But I kind of like the song.
soundcloud.com/chris-nickso...
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What, I wonder, would Jane Austen have made of Georgette Heyer?
November 29, 2025 at 2:52 PM
What, I wonder, would Jane Austen have made of Georgette Heyer?