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Joy Kluver
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Escaping the madness of motherhood through writing crime novels. Author of the DI Bernadette ‘Bernie’ Noel series. ‘Rewind’ out now & all books available on KU. Run Murder in Merton - crime writing events in SW London.
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Joy Kluver @joykluver.bsky.social · Sep 24
Thrilled to have @simonmccleave.bsky.social and @johnsutherland.bsky.social at our next author event at West Barnes Library on Mon 27th Oct at 7.30pm.
Book at library or www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/murder-in-...
£2 cash entry on the night.
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The Christmas Clue by Nicola Upson
Today I am sharing my thoughts on the brand new novel from Nicola Upson, The Christmas Clue, a wonderful festive mystery featuring the couple who invented Cluedo! My thanks to publisher Faber Books…
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November 13, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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And that’s a wrap for … October!
Back by popular demand … Ish. 😄 I think the most impactful news of the month was that I dropped my iPad. I’ve no idea what happened and believe me, I’ve gone over it a million tim…
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November 6, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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The Token by Sharon Bolton
Today on the blog I’m sharing my thoughts on The Token, the brand new thriller from Sharon Bolton which is out today. Happy publication day. My thanks to publisher Orion for the invitation to…
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November 6, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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This Week in Books (5th November, 2025)
Hosted by Lipsy Lost and Found, my Wednesday post gives you a taste of what I’m reading this week. A similar meme is run by Taking on a World of Words.  1954: When her former novice’…
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November 5, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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The Malt Whisky Murders by Natalie Jayne Clark #bookreview
On my blog today, I’m sharing my thoughts on the debut novel by Natalie Jayne Clark, The Malt Whisky Murders. BLURB Whisky is a bloody business . . . When a dilapidated distillery comes up fo…
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November 5, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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The Book Club Killer by Ross Greenwood
Today I am sharing my thoughts on the brand new, and possibly final (boo hiss) DI Barton novel from Ross Greenwood which is out today. Happy publication day, Ross. My thanks to publisher Boldwood b…
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November 5, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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‘The Blitz Secret’ by Stephen Ronson
Author : Stephen RonsonTitle : The Blitz SecretSeries : John Cook #3Pages : 380Publisher : Hodder & StoughtonPublication date : 6th November, 2025Source : Author / Netgalley London, 1940: …
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November 4, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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The Winter Killer by Alex Pine
Today I am sharing my thoughts on book three in the DI James Walker series by Alex Pine, The Winter Killer. I fell behind with these books so I’ve decided to do a quick series catch up in rea…
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November 4, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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Rewind Recap: Weekly Update W/E 02/11/25
Well, that’s Hallowe’en over for another year then. How are we in November already? It was a bit of a shock last Thursday to realise that nine weeks hence we will be in 2026, a fact I o…
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November 3, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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Vengeful Women by Melanie Blake
Power. Passion. Revenge. Nothing is off-limits in Falcon Bay. From Sunday Times bestselling author Melanie Blake comes a gripping new chapter in the Falcon Bay series – where showbi…
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November 3, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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AYE WRITE: MY PICK OF TWO UNMISSABLE EVENTS FROM AYE WRITE 6-16 NOVEMBER 2025 @AyeWrite @Brownlee_Donald
I’m not a big fan of November: too early to look forward to Christmas, too late to enjoy the autumn air. Thank goodness, then, for Aye Write, which fills ten days of the month with plenty of bookis…
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November 3, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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The Confessions by Paul Bradley Carr
Today I am sharing my thoughts on The Confessions by Paul Bradley Carr, a rather disturbing look at a possible future under the influence of AI. My thanks to publisher Faber Books who sent me a cop…
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November 3, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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’The Token’ by Sharon Bolton
Author : Sharon BoltonTitle : The TokenPages : 420Publisher : OrionPublication date : 6th November, 2025Source : Netgalley Seven strangers receive a mysterious note informing them of their impendin…
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October 30, 2025 at 7:49 AM
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Two events! Interviews with @sophiehannahCB1 @hantslibraries @policecommander @simon_mccleave @MertonLibraries @JoyKluver
Having had very few book events this year, I have had two in the space of two days! I had the great honour of interviewing Sophie Hannah at Basingstoke Discovery Centre for Only Murders in the Libr…
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October 30, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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#BookReview: The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman @vikingbooksuk.bsky.social #TheManWhoDiedTwice #BookTwitter #booktwt #BookSky #damppebbles
“It’s the following Thursday. Elizabeth has received a letter from an old colleague, a man with whom she has a long history. He’s made a big mistake, and he needs her help. His st…
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October 30, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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End Game by Jeffrey Archer
Today Mandie is sharing her review of the latest thriller from Jeffrey Archer, End Game. Mandie has loved the other books in the William Warwick series, so thank you to publishers HarperCollins for…
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October 30, 2025 at 7:44 AM
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The People Watcher by Sam Lloyd
Today Mandie is taking a look at The People Watcher by Sam Lloyd. Mandie has really been enjoying the author’s books, making the most of an opportunity to catch up on books missed. Here&#8217…
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October 28, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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Still time to sign up for our event tomorrow evening with @johnsutherland.bsky.social and @simonmccleave.bsky.social £2 cash entry on the door

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“Murder in the Mountains” with authors Simon McCleave & John Sutherland
An evening with authors Simon McCleave & John Sutherland, interviewed by Joy Kluver at West Barnes Library, New Malden
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October 26, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Blog Tour: The Winter Job by Antti Tuomainen @antti_tuomainen @OrendaBooks @RandomTTours #TheWinterJob #AnttiTuomainen #TeamOrenda
Book Synopsis: Sofas, secrets and a snowbound road to trouble… Helsinki, 1982. Recently divorced postal worker Ilmari Nieminen has promised his daughter a piano for Christmas, but with six days to …
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October 21, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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‘The Last Witch’ by C.J. Cooke
Author : C.J. CookeTitle : The Last WitchPages : 380Publisher : Harper CollinsPublication date : 9th October, 2025Source : Owned Helena Scheuberin should be doing what every other young wife is kee…
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October 21, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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#TopTenTuesday | 21st October 2025: Atmospheric Reads #Top10Tuesday #bookblogger #bookish #amreading #TTT #BookTwitter #booktwt #BookX #BookSky #damppebbles
Hello and a very warm welcome to damppebbles. It’s Tuesday which means it’s time for this week’s Top Ten Tuesday post. I’ve decided to take part in That Artsy Reader Girl&#8…
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October 21, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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One of Us by Elizabeth Day @elizabday @4thEstateBooks
Source: Review copyPublication: 25 September 2025 from Fourth EstatePP: 352ISBN-13:978-0008534912 My thanks to Fourth Estate for a review copyIn the inner circle, where can you hide a secret? In th…
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October 21, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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Little Secrets by Victoria Goldman
Today I am delighted to share my thoughts on the brand new novel from Victoria Goldman, Little Secrets, which is out today. Happy Publication day Victoria. My thanks to Victoria for sending me an e…
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October 21, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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Happy publication day to @victoriagoldman.bsky.social for #LittleSecrets!
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Happy Release Day to Little Secrets!

Welcome to the true-crime controversy that’s divided the media for the last twenty years.

To discover the truth, we need to delve back into the past...

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October 21, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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A week today! Still time to book!
joykluver.bsky.social Joy Kluver @joykluver.bsky.social · Sep 24
Thrilled to have @simonmccleave.bsky.social and @johnsutherland.bsky.social at our next author event at West Barnes Library on Mon 27th Oct at 7.30pm.
Book at library or www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/murder-in-...
£2 cash entry on the night.
October 20, 2025 at 10:25 AM