Stephen Spotswood
@playwrightsteve.bsky.social
Professional writer; avid reader; trying to be a better human. Creator of the Pentecost & Parker mystery series
There's a new Pentecost & Parker short story available on my website! Ten minutes; 40 suspects; one corpse face-up on the 2 train. Lillian Pentecost puts Will to the test to solve a killing on the Seventh Avenue Express. Sign up for my newsletter to get the code.
Pentecost and Parker Shorts — Stephen Spotswood
New short fiction featuring our heroes from the Pentecost & Parker mysteries
www.stephenspotswood.com
September 24, 2025 at 6:36 PM
There's a new Pentecost & Parker short story available on my website! Ten minutes; 40 suspects; one corpse face-up on the 2 train. Lillian Pentecost puts Will to the test to solve a killing on the Seventh Avenue Express. Sign up for my newsletter to get the code.
DEAD IN THE FRAME is included in People's list of mystery novels with unexpected young/old protagonist pairings. They file everything under "Boomers and Gen Z form unlikely partnerships" and Boomers are still babies in the world of Pentecost & Parker, but I'll take it.
8 Thrilling Mystery Novels with Unexpected Pairings — Including a New Sherlock Holmes Story (Exclusive)
Boomers and Gen Z-ers forge unlikely partnerships in these eight recent mystery novels that explore conflict and cooperation across generations.
people.com
July 8, 2025 at 6:57 PM
DEAD IN THE FRAME is included in People's list of mystery novels with unexpected young/old protagonist pairings. They file everything under "Boomers and Gen Z form unlikely partnerships" and Boomers are still babies in the world of Pentecost & Parker, but I'll take it.
Reposted by Stephen Spotswood
Tomorrow night at 7pm (6/25), join us for BE GAY, DO CRIME. We will be hosting a panel of four fabulous mystery authors to discuss queer representation in their books.
June 24, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Tomorrow night at 7pm (6/25), join us for BE GAY, DO CRIME. We will be hosting a panel of four fabulous mystery authors to discuss queer representation in their books.
Where is this hero when we need him?
"Piragua. Piragua. New block of ice, piragua"
"Piragua. Piragua. New block of ice, piragua"
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media.tenor.com
June 24, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Where is this hero when we need him?
"Piragua. Piragua. New block of ice, piragua"
"Piragua. Piragua. New block of ice, piragua"
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Hear from four different local authors who feature queer protagonists in their mystery/crime novels: @cheaddc.bsky.social, Katharine Schellman, @playwrightsteve.bsky.social, and Alex Travis.
RSVP today!
RSVP today!
www.onemorepagebooks.com
June 20, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Hear from four different local authors who feature queer protagonists in their mystery/crime novels: @cheaddc.bsky.social, Katharine Schellman, @playwrightsteve.bsky.social, and Alex Travis.
RSVP today!
RSVP today!
But not all crime. Because Pride was a riot #happypride #stockuponbricks
June 1, 2025 at 2:49 PM
But not all crime. Because Pride was a riot #happypride #stockuponbricks
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Only one more week until the release of A POISONOUS SILENCE, the thrilling sequel to @jadamswrites.bsky.social's A DEADLY ENDEAVOR. Join us next Tuesday May 6th at 7pm to hear Jenny talk about her new book with fellow mystery writer, @playwrightsteve.bsky.social.
April 29, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Only one more week until the release of A POISONOUS SILENCE, the thrilling sequel to @jadamswrites.bsky.social's A DEADLY ENDEAVOR. Join us next Tuesday May 6th at 7pm to hear Jenny talk about her new book with fellow mystery writer, @playwrightsteve.bsky.social.
Hello Baltimore friends--Come join me at Charm City Books on Thursday, April 11, 6pm for a Murder Mystery Party! Ask questions, get books signed, and then stick around to solve a mystery crafted just for you by Charm City's staff.
www.charmcitybooks.com/events/23789...
www.charmcitybooks.com/events/23789...
Framed! Murder Mystery Party w/ Stephen Spotswood
www.charmcitybooks.com
March 29, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Hello Baltimore friends--Come join me at Charm City Books on Thursday, April 11, 6pm for a Murder Mystery Party! Ask questions, get books signed, and then stick around to solve a mystery crafted just for you by Charm City's staff.
www.charmcitybooks.com/events/23789...
www.charmcitybooks.com/events/23789...
Love crime fiction? Want to support trans rights? Check out this auction supporting the Transgender Law Center. Among the very cool items up for bid are a signed set of all 5 of my books courtesy of One More Page Books & More
Bidding ends April 1, 11:45pm EDT
Bidding ends April 1, 11:45pm EDT
Crime Writers for Trans Rights 2025
Silent auction 'Crime Writers for Trans Rights 2025' hosted online at 32auctions.
www.32auctions.com
March 28, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Love crime fiction? Want to support trans rights? Check out this auction supporting the Transgender Law Center. Among the very cool items up for bid are a signed set of all 5 of my books courtesy of One More Page Books & More
Bidding ends April 1, 11:45pm EDT
Bidding ends April 1, 11:45pm EDT
Somehow I made it on a very short list that incudes Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler. Also Sara Gran's Claire DeWitt series, which I love and want more of please.
Classic Private-Eye Detective Novels: A Starter Pack
Our crime columnist recommends books starring hard-boiled investigators who are ready to travel down the meanest streets to root out the darkest truths.
www.nytimes.com
March 22, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Somehow I made it on a very short list that incudes Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler. Also Sara Gran's Claire DeWitt series, which I love and want more of please.
Happy Ides to all who observe
March 15, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Happy Ides to all who observe
Thursday 2-27, 6pm at the Mysterious Bookshop in NYC. Tell your friends, enemies, and everyone in between
February 25, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Thursday 2-27, 6pm at the Mysterious Bookshop in NYC. Tell your friends, enemies, and everyone in between
Join me and the folks at @poisonedpen.bsky.social tomorrow evening for a virtual chat about murder, mystery, and probably the weather because it's not 19 degrees in Scottsdale, the lucky bastards calendar.time.ly/9plshfqx/pos...
February 19, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Join me and the folks at @poisonedpen.bsky.social tomorrow evening for a virtual chat about murder, mystery, and probably the weather because it's not 19 degrees in Scottsdale, the lucky bastards calendar.time.ly/9plshfqx/pos...
Attention NYC Pentecost and Parker fans!
February 15, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Attention NYC Pentecost and Parker fans!
Hey NYC friends! I’ll have a free evening in the city in a couple weeks. I’d like to catch a show when I’m there. Any theatre you recommend?
February 14, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Hey NYC friends! I’ll have a free evening in the city in a couple weeks. I’d like to catch a show when I’m there. Any theatre you recommend?
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February 10, 2025 at 1:05 AM
These commercials. When your marketing team has access to shitty AI and good cocaine
Hey, look at that! DEAD IN THE FRAME is featured in today's New York Times.
"A new Pentecost and Parker novel has arrived! A frabjous day in the world of crime fiction."
frab·jous
/ˈfrabjəs/
adjective: humorous
delightful; joyous.
I'll take it.
"A new Pentecost and Parker novel has arrived! A frabjous day in the world of crime fiction."
frab·jous
/ˈfrabjəs/
adjective: humorous
delightful; joyous.
I'll take it.
4 Gripping New Detective Novels (Gift Article)
Our critic on the month’s most notable releases.
www.nytimes.com
February 9, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Hey, look at that! DEAD IN THE FRAME is featured in today's New York Times.
"A new Pentecost and Parker novel has arrived! A frabjous day in the world of crime fiction."
frab·jous
/ˈfrabjəs/
adjective: humorous
delightful; joyous.
I'll take it.
"A new Pentecost and Parker novel has arrived! A frabjous day in the world of crime fiction."
frab·jous
/ˈfrabjəs/
adjective: humorous
delightful; joyous.
I'll take it.
Hello NYC! I'll be in town at the end of the month celebrating the release of the latest Pentecost & Parker novel, DEAD IN THE FRAME. Jane Pek (author of the Claudia Lin series) and I will be chatting mystery, murder, and writing queer NYC mysteries 80 years removed. Come on out and say hello!
February 7, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Hello NYC! I'll be in town at the end of the month celebrating the release of the latest Pentecost & Parker novel, DEAD IN THE FRAME. Jane Pek (author of the Claudia Lin series) and I will be chatting mystery, murder, and writing queer NYC mysteries 80 years removed. Come on out and say hello!
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Thank you to @playwrightsteve.bsky.social, Katharine Schellman, and everyone who attended the release party of DEAD IN THE FRAME last night. There was a great discussion and lots of laughter. Couldn't make it to the event? We've still got signed copies of Stephen's books on our shelves today.
February 5, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Thank you to @playwrightsteve.bsky.social, Katharine Schellman, and everyone who attended the release party of DEAD IN THE FRAME last night. There was a great discussion and lots of laughter. Couldn't make it to the event? We've still got signed copies of Stephen's books on our shelves today.
New pull quote just dropped
February 5, 2025 at 2:31 PM
New pull quote just dropped
RELEASE DAY! Pentecost & Parker are back and trying to beat a murder charge. Some very enthusiastic readers have called it the most dramatic installment yet. You’ll have to read it and let me know if you agree. And if you’re in the area, stop by One More Page Books tonight (2/4) at 7pm and say hi!
February 4, 2025 at 3:16 PM
RELEASE DAY! Pentecost & Parker are back and trying to beat a murder charge. Some very enthusiastic readers have called it the most dramatic installment yet. You’ll have to read it and let me know if you agree. And if you’re in the area, stop by One More Page Books tonight (2/4) at 7pm and say hi!
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Tomorrow night (2/4) at 7pm, join us to celebrate the release of @playwrightsteve.bsky.social's latest book DEAD IN THE FRAME. Stephen will be joined in conversation by fellow author Katharine Schellman. We can't wait to see you there!
February 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Tomorrow night (2/4) at 7pm, join us to celebrate the release of @playwrightsteve.bsky.social's latest book DEAD IN THE FRAME. Stephen will be joined in conversation by fellow author Katharine Schellman. We can't wait to see you there!
Reposted by Stephen Spotswood
We've got two amazing author events coming up next week that you won't want to miss.
OMP favorite @playwrightsteve.bsky.social will be here on Tuesday 2/4 to celebrate the release of DEAD IN THE FRAME, with conversation partner, Katharine Schellman.
OMP favorite @playwrightsteve.bsky.social will be here on Tuesday 2/4 to celebrate the release of DEAD IN THE FRAME, with conversation partner, Katharine Schellman.
January 29, 2025 at 4:30 PM
We've got two amazing author events coming up next week that you won't want to miss.
OMP favorite @playwrightsteve.bsky.social will be here on Tuesday 2/4 to celebrate the release of DEAD IN THE FRAME, with conversation partner, Katharine Schellman.
OMP favorite @playwrightsteve.bsky.social will be here on Tuesday 2/4 to celebrate the release of DEAD IN THE FRAME, with conversation partner, Katharine Schellman.
The mildest spoiler alert for this sneak peek at the first few pages of DEAD IN THE FRAME, available Feb 4. Faithful readers will recognize some familiar names. There’s still time to preorder, which lets bookstores know what books to stock more of. www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/741801...
January 26, 2025 at 1:53 PM
The mildest spoiler alert for this sneak peek at the first few pages of DEAD IN THE FRAME, available Feb 4. Faithful readers will recognize some familiar names. There’s still time to preorder, which lets bookstores know what books to stock more of. www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/741801...
If you're looking for a 4,000-word distraction, the first Pentecost & Parker short story (“First Dance at the White Clover”) is live!
Enter your email to subscribe and you'll get the password to access the short story in your confirmation. www.stephenspotswood.com/pentecost-an...
Enter your email to subscribe and you'll get the password to access the short story in your confirmation. www.stephenspotswood.com/pentecost-an...
January 23, 2025 at 3:42 PM
If you're looking for a 4,000-word distraction, the first Pentecost & Parker short story (“First Dance at the White Clover”) is live!
Enter your email to subscribe and you'll get the password to access the short story in your confirmation. www.stephenspotswood.com/pentecost-an...
Enter your email to subscribe and you'll get the password to access the short story in your confirmation. www.stephenspotswood.com/pentecost-an...