Noelle Holten
@noelleholten.bsky.social
Crime writer; book publicist in publishing; book reviewer on CrimeBookJunkie; criminologist; ex-Senior Probation Officer and avid reader!
Crime & Publishment is back in Feb 2026 with an epic line-up 👀!
When I first attended in 2017, I had only written a prologue. I came away inspired and wrote my debut #DeadInside, got a publishing deal and went on to write 7 more books…
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#WritingCommunity
When I first attended in 2017, I had only written a prologue. I came away inspired and wrote my debut #DeadInside, got a publishing deal and went on to write 7 more books…
crimeandpublish.com
#WritingCommunity
September 7, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Crime & Publishment is back in Feb 2026 with an epic line-up 👀!
When I first attended in 2017, I had only written a prologue. I came away inspired and wrote my debut #DeadInside, got a publishing deal and went on to write 7 more books…
crimeandpublish.com
#WritingCommunity
When I first attended in 2017, I had only written a prologue. I came away inspired and wrote my debut #DeadInside, got a publishing deal and went on to write 7 more books…
crimeandpublish.com
#WritingCommunity
Started BURY OUR BONES IN THE MIDNIGHT SOIL by V.E. Schwab —> see you on the other side!
August 29, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Started BURY OUR BONES IN THE MIDNIGHT SOIL by V.E. Schwab —> see you on the other side!
Reposted by Noelle Holten
Thank you to @netgalley.bsky.social for the digital ARC of His Truth, Her Truth by the wonderful @noelleholten.bsky.social, which gets a contented⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from me. I finished it with a satisfied smile on my face. 🙂 Full review on my #bookblog (link below).
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Review: His Truth, Her Truth by Noelle Holten
To clarify – those are not my nails! Wonderfully, delightfully and – crucially – memorably chaotic An alarming email landed in my inbox the other day. It was from an author who sh…
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August 8, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Thank you to @netgalley.bsky.social for the digital ARC of His Truth, Her Truth by the wonderful @noelleholten.bsky.social, which gets a contented⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from me. I finished it with a satisfied smile on my face. 🙂 Full review on my #bookblog (link below).
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Thank you #daturabooks for THE GIRL WITHOUT A VOICE by Sandra J Paul.
(#ADPR) 🖤
A mute daughter, a maybe-serial-killer dad, 80s-style suspense, ASL, LGBTQ+ rep…
Would YOU turn in your own father if you suspected the worst? 👀 Drop your thoughts below — I’m super keen to chat about this topic! 👀😂
(#ADPR) 🖤
A mute daughter, a maybe-serial-killer dad, 80s-style suspense, ASL, LGBTQ+ rep…
Would YOU turn in your own father if you suspected the worst? 👀 Drop your thoughts below — I’m super keen to chat about this topic! 👀😂
July 12, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Thank you #daturabooks for THE GIRL WITHOUT A VOICE by Sandra J Paul.
(#ADPR) 🖤
A mute daughter, a maybe-serial-killer dad, 80s-style suspense, ASL, LGBTQ+ rep…
Would YOU turn in your own father if you suspected the worst? 👀 Drop your thoughts below — I’m super keen to chat about this topic! 👀😂
(#ADPR) 🖤
A mute daughter, a maybe-serial-killer dad, 80s-style suspense, ASL, LGBTQ+ rep…
Would YOU turn in your own father if you suspected the worst? 👀 Drop your thoughts below — I’m super keen to chat about this topic! 👀😂
Best 👏 day 👏 ever!
Look what arrived today! I'm only 100 pages in, and the WTAF'S are flying out of my mouth!
Thank you @LittleBrownUK for the proof copy of #TheFinalVow by MW Craven! 🙏❤️💥
Look what arrived today! I'm only 100 pages in, and the WTAF'S are flying out of my mouth!
Thank you @LittleBrownUK for the proof copy of #TheFinalVow by MW Craven! 🙏❤️💥
July 2, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Best 👏 day 👏 ever!
Look what arrived today! I'm only 100 pages in, and the WTAF'S are flying out of my mouth!
Thank you @LittleBrownUK for the proof copy of #TheFinalVow by MW Craven! 🙏❤️💥
Look what arrived today! I'm only 100 pages in, and the WTAF'S are flying out of my mouth!
Thank you @LittleBrownUK for the proof copy of #TheFinalVow by MW Craven! 🙏❤️💥
Totally keep forgetting I am on here 🤦🏼♀️ But #bookpeople #booksky you need to read this book! #SomeOfUsAreBroken by @fionacumminsauthor.bsky.social is PHENOMENAL! Go! Go! Go! (and thank me later!)
June 21, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Totally keep forgetting I am on here 🤦🏼♀️ But #bookpeople #booksky you need to read this book! #SomeOfUsAreBroken by @fionacumminsauthor.bsky.social is PHENOMENAL! Go! Go! Go! (and thank me later!)
#ADPR ✨ BOOK REVIEW ✨
This is book 4 in a series and although I’ve only read Book 1, I didn’t feel lost.
🔪 missing person to murder
🩸 historical PP/crime
🔪 slow-burn mystery
Blue Flame by Trish Finnegan drips with authenticity and intrigue.
@burningchair.bsky.social
This is book 4 in a series and although I’ve only read Book 1, I didn’t feel lost.
🔪 missing person to murder
🩸 historical PP/crime
🔪 slow-burn mystery
Blue Flame by Trish Finnegan drips with authenticity and intrigue.
@burningchair.bsky.social
June 7, 2025 at 2:20 PM
#ADPR ✨ BOOK REVIEW ✨
This is book 4 in a series and although I’ve only read Book 1, I didn’t feel lost.
🔪 missing person to murder
🩸 historical PP/crime
🔪 slow-burn mystery
Blue Flame by Trish Finnegan drips with authenticity and intrigue.
@burningchair.bsky.social
This is book 4 in a series and although I’ve only read Book 1, I didn’t feel lost.
🔪 missing person to murder
🩸 historical PP/crime
🔪 slow-burn mystery
Blue Flame by Trish Finnegan drips with authenticity and intrigue.
@burningchair.bsky.social
#NewReview
Let’s just kick this off by saying I’m not your mommy, so check your trigger warnings!
There are some tough subjects in #OneInFour and Lucinda Berry’s expertise comes in to deliver the story with impact and sensitivity.
#ADPR #crimebookjunkie
Let’s just kick this off by saying I’m not your mommy, so check your trigger warnings!
There are some tough subjects in #OneInFour and Lucinda Berry’s expertise comes in to deliver the story with impact and sensitivity.
#ADPR #crimebookjunkie
May 26, 2025 at 8:56 AM
#NewReview
Let’s just kick this off by saying I’m not your mommy, so check your trigger warnings!
There are some tough subjects in #OneInFour and Lucinda Berry’s expertise comes in to deliver the story with impact and sensitivity.
#ADPR #crimebookjunkie
Let’s just kick this off by saying I’m not your mommy, so check your trigger warnings!
There are some tough subjects in #OneInFour and Lucinda Berry’s expertise comes in to deliver the story with impact and sensitivity.
#ADPR #crimebookjunkie
✨ New Review ✨
Rachel Paris’ thrilling debut, #SeeHowTheyFall was intriguing — I really enjoyed it!
✅ Corruption
✅ Gaslighting
✅ Abuse
✅ Power
✅ Secrets & lies
If you liked The Perfect Family or Succession, this book will be right up your street!
#crimebookjunkie #ADPR #BookSky
Rachel Paris’ thrilling debut, #SeeHowTheyFall was intriguing — I really enjoyed it!
✅ Corruption
✅ Gaslighting
✅ Abuse
✅ Power
✅ Secrets & lies
If you liked The Perfect Family or Succession, this book will be right up your street!
#crimebookjunkie #ADPR #BookSky
May 17, 2025 at 8:12 AM
✨ New Review ✨
Rachel Paris’ thrilling debut, #SeeHowTheyFall was intriguing — I really enjoyed it!
✅ Corruption
✅ Gaslighting
✅ Abuse
✅ Power
✅ Secrets & lies
If you liked The Perfect Family or Succession, this book will be right up your street!
#crimebookjunkie #ADPR #BookSky
Rachel Paris’ thrilling debut, #SeeHowTheyFall was intriguing — I really enjoyed it!
✅ Corruption
✅ Gaslighting
✅ Abuse
✅ Power
✅ Secrets & lies
If you liked The Perfect Family or Succession, this book will be right up your street!
#crimebookjunkie #ADPR #BookSky
✨ EXCITING NEWS ✨ Thrilled to be a part of this short story anthology in support of the Pink Ribbon Foundation.
Criminal Pursuits 2: This Is Me – PRE-ORDER: telos.co.uk/shop/crime-m...
#BookSky🩵📚
Criminal Pursuits 2: This Is Me – PRE-ORDER: telos.co.uk/shop/crime-m...
#BookSky🩵📚
May 2, 2025 at 7:11 PM
✨ EXCITING NEWS ✨ Thrilled to be a part of this short story anthology in support of the Pink Ribbon Foundation.
Criminal Pursuits 2: This Is Me – PRE-ORDER: telos.co.uk/shop/crime-m...
#BookSky🩵📚
Criminal Pursuits 2: This Is Me – PRE-ORDER: telos.co.uk/shop/crime-m...
#BookSky🩵📚
Hey #BookSky📚🩵! Here are 5 books I’d absolutely recommend as I chase the Netgalley dragon and work on my ridiculous backlog:
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April 22, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Hey #BookSky📚🩵! Here are 5 books I’d absolutely recommend as I chase the Netgalley dragon and work on my ridiculous backlog:
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#BookDeals #BookSky🩵📚
Last chance to get 40% off all books! 📚🚨in the #harpercollinsuk Spring Sale. Just add code SPRING40 at checkout 🛒
All my books available at a discounted price. Ends April 18th at midnight so don’t miss out!
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Last chance to get 40% off all books! 📚🚨in the #harpercollinsuk Spring Sale. Just add code SPRING40 at checkout 🛒
All my books available at a discounted price. Ends April 18th at midnight so don’t miss out!
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April 18, 2025 at 9:04 AM
#BookDeals #BookSky🩵📚
Last chance to get 40% off all books! 📚🚨in the #harpercollinsuk Spring Sale. Just add code SPRING40 at checkout 🛒
All my books available at a discounted price. Ends April 18th at midnight so don’t miss out!
harpercollins.co.uk/search?q=Noe...
Last chance to get 40% off all books! 📚🚨in the #harpercollinsuk Spring Sale. Just add code SPRING40 at checkout 🛒
All my books available at a discounted price. Ends April 18th at midnight so don’t miss out!
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Reposted by Noelle Holten
One of our own sharing something every writer needs in their life: connection, laughter & insight. Don’t miss this! 🎙️ #AmWriting #WritingCommunity
#WritingCommunity
If you’re a writer, reader, or just love a good laugh with people who get the writing life — then you need The Writing Community Chat Show in your life.
Find out why here: crimebookjunkie.co.uk/why-every-as...
If you’re a writer, reader, or just love a good laugh with people who get the writing life — then you need The Writing Community Chat Show in your life.
Find out why here: crimebookjunkie.co.uk/why-every-as...
Why Every Aspiring Author Should Be Listening to The Writing Community Chat Show… #WCCS #CrimeBookJunkie #WritingCommunity
OH. MY. WORD. If you’re a writer, reader, or just love a good laugh with people who get the writing life — then you need The Writing Community Chat Show in your life. Hosted by the absolutely brillian...
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April 16, 2025 at 7:21 AM
One of our own sharing something every writer needs in their life: connection, laughter & insight. Don’t miss this! 🎙️ #AmWriting #WritingCommunity
#WritingCommunity
If you’re a writer, reader, or just love a good laugh with people who get the writing life — then you need The Writing Community Chat Show in your life.
Find out why here: crimebookjunkie.co.uk/why-every-as...
If you’re a writer, reader, or just love a good laugh with people who get the writing life — then you need The Writing Community Chat Show in your life.
Find out why here: crimebookjunkie.co.uk/why-every-as...
Why Every Aspiring Author Should Be Listening to The Writing Community Chat Show… #WCCS #CrimeBookJunkie #WritingCommunity
OH. MY. WORD. If you’re a writer, reader, or just love a good laugh with people who get the writing life — then you need The Writing Community Chat Show in your life. Hosted by the absolutely brillian...
crimebookjunkie.co.uk
April 12, 2025 at 9:57 AM
#WritingCommunity
If you’re a writer, reader, or just love a good laugh with people who get the writing life — then you need The Writing Community Chat Show in your life.
Find out why here: crimebookjunkie.co.uk/why-every-as...
If you’re a writer, reader, or just love a good laugh with people who get the writing life — then you need The Writing Community Chat Show in your life.
Find out why here: crimebookjunkie.co.uk/why-every-as...
#sundaystack
I recently finished THE GATHERING by CJ Tudor and absolutely LOVED it.
Full review coming soon!
My thanks to the publishers who sent me these 👇🏻
Can you guess which TWO are the top of my list?
#adpr #booksky
I recently finished THE GATHERING by CJ Tudor and absolutely LOVED it.
Full review coming soon!
My thanks to the publishers who sent me these 👇🏻
Can you guess which TWO are the top of my list?
#adpr #booksky
April 6, 2025 at 11:02 AM
#sundaystack
I recently finished THE GATHERING by CJ Tudor and absolutely LOVED it.
Full review coming soon!
My thanks to the publishers who sent me these 👇🏻
Can you guess which TWO are the top of my list?
#adpr #booksky
I recently finished THE GATHERING by CJ Tudor and absolutely LOVED it.
Full review coming soon!
My thanks to the publishers who sent me these 👇🏻
Can you guess which TWO are the top of my list?
#adpr #booksky
Reposted by Noelle Holten
Do join us for #LethalLondon this Thursday @hatchards.bsky.social with Charlotte Philby #DirtyMoney, @ajwestauthor.bsky.social #TheBetrayalOfThomasTrue (@orendabooks.bsky.social) & @FT critic & @OldcastleBooks author Barry Forshaw - all welcome!!
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March 31, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Do join us for #LethalLondon this Thursday @hatchards.bsky.social with Charlotte Philby #DirtyMoney, @ajwestauthor.bsky.social #TheBetrayalOfThomasTrue (@orendabooks.bsky.social) & @FT critic & @OldcastleBooks author Barry Forshaw - all welcome!!
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#BookSky #BookReview
#ADPR #WhereTheBonesLie
Dark, twisty & kept me on my toes.
I enjoyed that the MC was a fixer rather than a straight up detective/typical PI.
Set in the wine country but w/ Hollywood vibes too. The clues had me questioning everything/one! Brilliant 🙌🏻🔍
#ADPR #WhereTheBonesLie
Dark, twisty & kept me on my toes.
I enjoyed that the MC was a fixer rather than a straight up detective/typical PI.
Set in the wine country but w/ Hollywood vibes too. The clues had me questioning everything/one! Brilliant 🙌🏻🔍
March 31, 2025 at 4:50 PM
#BookSky #BookReview
#ADPR #WhereTheBonesLie
Dark, twisty & kept me on my toes.
I enjoyed that the MC was a fixer rather than a straight up detective/typical PI.
Set in the wine country but w/ Hollywood vibes too. The clues had me questioning everything/one! Brilliant 🙌🏻🔍
#ADPR #WhereTheBonesLie
Dark, twisty & kept me on my toes.
I enjoyed that the MC was a fixer rather than a straight up detective/typical PI.
Set in the wine country but w/ Hollywood vibes too. The clues had me questioning everything/one! Brilliant 🙌🏻🔍
#BookSky📚🩵
Nailed it. 🙌🏻 (see pic 1) Happy Mother’s Day to all the UK momma’s!
Started re-watching THE LAST OF US (for the third time 🫣😂) as I hear the next season is coming April 13th 👏🏻)
Also finishing THE GATHERING by C.J Tudor before deciding on my next read.
#sundayvibes #lazyday
Nailed it. 🙌🏻 (see pic 1) Happy Mother’s Day to all the UK momma’s!
Started re-watching THE LAST OF US (for the third time 🫣😂) as I hear the next season is coming April 13th 👏🏻)
Also finishing THE GATHERING by C.J Tudor before deciding on my next read.
#sundayvibes #lazyday
March 30, 2025 at 2:15 PM
#BookSky📚🩵
Nailed it. 🙌🏻 (see pic 1) Happy Mother’s Day to all the UK momma’s!
Started re-watching THE LAST OF US (for the third time 🫣😂) as I hear the next season is coming April 13th 👏🏻)
Also finishing THE GATHERING by C.J Tudor before deciding on my next read.
#sundayvibes #lazyday
Nailed it. 🙌🏻 (see pic 1) Happy Mother’s Day to all the UK momma’s!
Started re-watching THE LAST OF US (for the third time 🫣😂) as I hear the next season is coming April 13th 👏🏻)
Also finishing THE GATHERING by C.J Tudor before deciding on my next read.
#sundayvibes #lazyday
Amazing time at SciFiWeekender 🙌🏻 Still buzzing! Honoured to be on a panel with @cjtudor.bsky.social and @bryonypearce.bsky.social, moderated by the legend that is Dr Tim Rideout! Thanks to my partner-in-crime #GrahamSmith for the pics❣️
March 23, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Amazing time at SciFiWeekender 🙌🏻 Still buzzing! Honoured to be on a panel with @cjtudor.bsky.social and @bryonypearce.bsky.social, moderated by the legend that is Dr Tim Rideout! Thanks to my partner-in-crime #GrahamSmith for the pics❣️
Reposted by Noelle Holten
Ooooh His Truth Her Truth by the awesome @noelleholten.bsky.social is just 99p! Snap it up quick amzn.eu/d/exMGSVC #BookSky 💙📚
His Truth Her Truth: The brand new nail-biting psychological thriller with twists you won’t see coming eBook : Holten, Noelle: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
His Truth Her Truth: The brand new nail-biting psychological thriller with twists you won’t see coming eBook : Holten, Noelle: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
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March 12, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Ooooh His Truth Her Truth by the awesome @noelleholten.bsky.social is just 99p! Snap it up quick amzn.eu/d/exMGSVC #BookSky 💙📚
Reposted by Noelle Holten
His Truth Her Truth by Noelle Holten #bookreview #histruthhertruth
🥂🥂🥂 HAPPY PAPERBACK PUBLICATION DAY TO NOELLE HOLTEN 🥂🥂🥂 His Truth Her Truth is out in paperback today!
🥂🥂🥂 HAPPY PAPERBACK PUBLICATION DAY TO NOELLE HOLTEN 🥂🥂🥂 His Truth Her Truth is out in paperback today!
His Truth Her Truth by Noelle Holten #bookreview #histruthhertruth
🥂🥂🥂 HAPPY PAPERBACK PUBLICATION DAY TO NOELLE HOLTEN 🥂🥂🥂 His Truth Her Truth is out in paperback today!
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March 13, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Fearless, dark and utterly immersive… Check out my review of #MrsJekyll by #EmmaGlass
March 15, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Fearless, dark and utterly immersive… Check out my review of #MrsJekyll by #EmmaGlass
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#bookreview: His Truth Her Truth by @noelleholten.bsky.social (via One More Chapter). Slow Front Builds To Frenetic End.
#amreading #WomensFiction #domestic #suspense #thriller #unitedkingdom #BookSky 📚💙
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#amreading #WomensFiction #domestic #suspense #thriller #unitedkingdom #BookSky 📚💙
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March 1, 2025 at 8:48 PM
#bookreview: His Truth Her Truth by @noelleholten.bsky.social (via One More Chapter). Slow Front Builds To Frenetic End.
#amreading #WomensFiction #domestic #suspense #thriller #unitedkingdom #BookSky 📚💙
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#amreading #WomensFiction #domestic #suspense #thriller #unitedkingdom #BookSky 📚💙
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I've seen this all over social media.
'I did an evil thing to be put in here, and I'm going to have to do an evil thing to get out.'
Whaaaaat!? 👀 Take my money!
A gothic, disturbing feminist horror.
Witchcraft For Wayward Girls by @gradyhendrix.
Have you read it? Share your thoughts below!
'I did an evil thing to be put in here, and I'm going to have to do an evil thing to get out.'
Whaaaaat!? 👀 Take my money!
A gothic, disturbing feminist horror.
Witchcraft For Wayward Girls by @gradyhendrix.
Have you read it? Share your thoughts below!
March 5, 2025 at 6:03 PM
I've seen this all over social media.
'I did an evil thing to be put in here, and I'm going to have to do an evil thing to get out.'
Whaaaaat!? 👀 Take my money!
A gothic, disturbing feminist horror.
Witchcraft For Wayward Girls by @gradyhendrix.
Have you read it? Share your thoughts below!
'I did an evil thing to be put in here, and I'm going to have to do an evil thing to get out.'
Whaaaaat!? 👀 Take my money!
A gothic, disturbing feminist horror.
Witchcraft For Wayward Girls by @gradyhendrix.
Have you read it? Share your thoughts below!
Back in the day... learning about Historical Fiction with Douglas Skelton at #CrimeAndPublishment2025
February 21, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Back in the day... learning about Historical Fiction with Douglas Skelton at #CrimeAndPublishment2025