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Popular in store this month - with booksellers and customers alike - is Waterstones Scottish Book of the Month, The Midnight King by @tariqashkanani.bsky.social
If you like dark, daring and gripping thrillers then this will hit the spot!
#booksky #thriller #crime #scottish #new
If you like dark, daring and gripping thrillers then this will hit the spot!
#booksky #thriller #crime #scottish #new
January 17, 2026 at 3:27 PM
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Review: The Midnight King by Tariq Ashkanani espressococo.com/2026/01/21/r... @viperbooks.bsky.social @tariqashkanani.bsky.social
Review: The Midnight King by Tariq Ashkanani
‘This is a work of fiction. This is not a confession.’ Lucas Cole is a bestselling writer. He is also a father, a widower, and a beloved celebrity in his small town. He is an unassuming…
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January 21, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Review: The Midnight King by Tariq Ashkanani espressococo.com/2026/01/21/r... @viperbooks.bsky.social @tariqashkanani.bsky.social
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New review on the Gram
I urge you to add The Hollow Boys by @tariqashkanani.bsky.social to your Wish List immediately.
Out 14th May from @viperbooks.bsky.social
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I urge you to add The Hollow Boys by @tariqashkanani.bsky.social to your Wish List immediately.
Out 14th May from @viperbooks.bsky.social
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January 27, 2026 at 12:10 AM
New review on the Gram
I urge you to add The Hollow Boys by @tariqashkanani.bsky.social to your Wish List immediately.
Out 14th May from @viperbooks.bsky.social
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I urge you to add The Hollow Boys by @tariqashkanani.bsky.social to your Wish List immediately.
Out 14th May from @viperbooks.bsky.social
www.instagram.com/p/DT_FUXMDHZ...
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The Hollow Boys by @tariqashkanani.bsky.social is a chilling, razor-sharp novel that creeps under your skin and refuses to let go. A carefully crafted portrait of small-town America, thick with dread and humidity, where the worst has happened. Unforgettable, beautiful and bleak.
#booksky 💙📚⚡️📚
#booksky 💙📚⚡️📚
January 26, 2026 at 8:18 PM
The Hollow Boys by @tariqashkanani.bsky.social is a chilling, razor-sharp novel that creeps under your skin and refuses to let go. A carefully crafted portrait of small-town America, thick with dread and humidity, where the worst has happened. Unforgettable, beautiful and bleak.
#booksky 💙📚⚡️📚
#booksky 💙📚⚡️📚
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Book 10 of the year. The Night Watcher by @tariqashkanani.bsky.social . Loved this. Callie Munro is a great character.
January 23, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Book 10 of the year. The Night Watcher by @tariqashkanani.bsky.social . Loved this. Callie Munro is a great character.
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Recent reads #3 - The Night Watcher by @tariqashkanani.bsky.social Set in Edinburgh (inc lots of places I've lived!); Callie is a great character (love the intro to both sides of her), &overall a pacy, entertaining read from the @bloodyscotland.bsky.social debut and McIlvanney winner.
#BookSky 📚💙
#BookSky 📚💙
February 3, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Recent reads #3 - The Night Watcher by @tariqashkanani.bsky.social Set in Edinburgh (inc lots of places I've lived!); Callie is a great character (love the intro to both sides of her), &overall a pacy, entertaining read from the @bloodyscotland.bsky.social debut and McIlvanney winner.
#BookSky 📚💙
#BookSky 📚💙
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If the McIlvanney Prize is a good measure of literary potential then Scottish crime fiction may have a new rising star – Tariq Ashkanani.
@heraldscotland.bsky.social @viperbooks.bsky.social @tariqashkanani.bsky.social
@heraldscotland.bsky.social @viperbooks.bsky.social @tariqashkanani.bsky.social
Tartan Noir's new young star: could he be the next William McIlvanney?
If the McIlvanney Prize is a good measure of literary potential then Scottish crime fiction may have a new rising star – Tariq Ashkanani.
www.heraldscotland.com
February 4, 2026 at 10:45 AM
If the McIlvanney Prize is a good measure of literary potential then Scottish crime fiction may have a new rising star – Tariq Ashkanani.
@heraldscotland.bsky.social @viperbooks.bsky.social @tariqashkanani.bsky.social
@heraldscotland.bsky.social @viperbooks.bsky.social @tariqashkanani.bsky.social
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Thanks to the Herald for this article! And for that wonderful headline, although I fear they are boots too big for the like of me to fill…
If the McIlvanney Prize is a good measure of literary potential then Scottish crime fiction may have a new rising star – Tariq Ashkanani.
@heraldscotland.bsky.social @viperbooks.bsky.social @tariqashkanani.bsky.social
@heraldscotland.bsky.social @viperbooks.bsky.social @tariqashkanani.bsky.social
Tartan Noir's new young star: could he be the next William McIlvanney?
If the McIlvanney Prize is a good measure of literary potential then Scottish crime fiction may have a new rising star – Tariq Ashkanani.
www.heraldscotland.com
February 4, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Thanks to the Herald for this article! And for that wonderful headline, although I fear they are boots too big for the like of me to fill…
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Thank you @tariqashkanani.bsky.social! Available here: www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/jacob...
December 21, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Thank you @tariqashkanani.bsky.social! Available here: www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/jacob...
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Happy New Year Bluesky!
We have a terrific selection for January’s Books of the Month, perfect reading for a cosy evening - so why not learn something new 💡 get lost in a fantasy 🏰 thrilled by a mystery 🔪 or be moved by a great novel 📚
#booksky #new #crime #fantasy #history #selfhelp #newyearreset
We have a terrific selection for January’s Books of the Month, perfect reading for a cosy evening - so why not learn something new 💡 get lost in a fantasy 🏰 thrilled by a mystery 🔪 or be moved by a great novel 📚
#booksky #new #crime #fantasy #history #selfhelp #newyearreset
January 5, 2026 at 1:18 PM
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🚨 @tariqashkanani.bsky.social's sensational thriller #TheMidnightKing is out in paperback on 1st January 🚨
Winner of the McIlvanney Prize for Scottish Crime Book of the Year, this dark, twisty thriller is not to be missed!
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Winner of the McIlvanney Prize for Scottish Crime Book of the Year, this dark, twisty thriller is not to be missed!
viperbooks.co.uk/work/the-mid...
December 16, 2025 at 12:13 PM
🚨 @tariqashkanani.bsky.social's sensational thriller #TheMidnightKing is out in paperback on 1st January 🚨
Winner of the McIlvanney Prize for Scottish Crime Book of the Year, this dark, twisty thriller is not to be missed!
viperbooks.co.uk/work/the-mid...
Winner of the McIlvanney Prize for Scottish Crime Book of the Year, this dark, twisty thriller is not to be missed!
viperbooks.co.uk/work/the-mid...
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Loved this book! Get it in your preorders now!
Thank you @tariqashkanani.bsky.social! Available here: www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/jacob...
December 21, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Loved this book! Get it in your preorders now!
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Absolutely mental that we’ve made it to 250 episodes. Has been so much fun making this show and chatting to some of my genuine heroes over the years. Can’t think of a better guest to help us celebrate the milestone than the phenomenal (and lovely) Joe Hill!
Somehow we've recorded 250 episodes - a milestone we never thought we'd reach! We've spoken to some amazing writers on the podcast, and today is no exception as we chat with the brilliant @joe-hill.bsky.social & hear all about King Sorrow!
Watch now: youtu.be/-sSuhfB2Dzc
Listen: linktr.ee/ukpageone
Watch now: youtu.be/-sSuhfB2Dzc
Listen: linktr.ee/ukpageone
December 12, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Absolutely mental that we’ve made it to 250 episodes. Has been so much fun making this show and chatting to some of my genuine heroes over the years. Can’t think of a better guest to help us celebrate the milestone than the phenomenal (and lovely) Joe Hill!
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Thanks so much for all the support this year - we've had a brilliant time welcoming authors to #Hull.
We return, 21st January, with the brilliant @tariqashkanani.bsky.social at @hulllibraries.bsky.social (Central and online) 📚
We return, 21st January, with the brilliant @tariqashkanani.bsky.social at @hulllibraries.bsky.social (Central and online) 📚
December 11, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Thanks so much for all the support this year - we've had a brilliant time welcoming authors to #Hull.
We return, 21st January, with the brilliant @tariqashkanani.bsky.social at @hulllibraries.bsky.social (Central and online) 📚
We return, 21st January, with the brilliant @tariqashkanani.bsky.social at @hulllibraries.bsky.social (Central and online) 📚
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Can’t wait to head down to Hull Noir in the new year! Looks like it’ll be loads of fun 🤩
Thanks so much for all the support this year - we've had a brilliant time welcoming authors to #Hull.
We return, 21st January, with the brilliant @tariqashkanani.bsky.social at @hulllibraries.bsky.social (Central and online) 📚
We return, 21st January, with the brilliant @tariqashkanani.bsky.social at @hulllibraries.bsky.social (Central and online) 📚
December 12, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Can’t wait to head down to Hull Noir in the new year! Looks like it’ll be loads of fun 🤩
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@tariqashkanani.bsky.social has been picked by The Herald as one of the five Scottish crime writers to look out for in 2026, described as 'one of Scotland’s brightest crime-writing talents'!
#TheMidnightKing is out now and #TheHollowBoys is coming next year 📚
www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...
#TheMidnightKing is out now and #TheHollowBoys is coming next year 📚
www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...
Five to watch: Scotland's rising stars of crime fiction
Scottish crime writing has its big beasts and they don’t need recounting by anyone with eyes to read – or to watch TV adaptations of their work.…
www.heraldscotland.com
December 11, 2025 at 10:48 AM
@tariqashkanani.bsky.social has been picked by The Herald as one of the five Scottish crime writers to look out for in 2026, described as 'one of Scotland’s brightest crime-writing talents'!
#TheMidnightKing is out now and #TheHollowBoys is coming next year 📚
www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...
#TheMidnightKing is out now and #TheHollowBoys is coming next year 📚
www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...
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Woohoo!! 🙌 🥳😵
@tariqashkanani.bsky.social has been picked by The Herald as one of the five Scottish crime writers to look out for in 2026, described as 'one of Scotland’s brightest crime-writing talents'!
#TheMidnightKing is out now and #TheHollowBoys is coming next year 📚
www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...
#TheMidnightKing is out now and #TheHollowBoys is coming next year 📚
www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...
Five to watch: Scotland's rising stars of crime fiction
Scottish crime writing has its big beasts and they don’t need recounting by anyone with eyes to read – or to watch TV adaptations of their work.…
www.heraldscotland.com
December 12, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Woohoo!! 🙌 🥳😵
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Somehow we've recorded 250 episodes - a milestone we never thought we'd reach! We've spoken to some amazing writers on the podcast, and today is no exception as we chat with the brilliant @joe-hill.bsky.social & hear all about King Sorrow!
Watch now: youtu.be/-sSuhfB2Dzc
Listen: linktr.ee/ukpageone
Watch now: youtu.be/-sSuhfB2Dzc
Listen: linktr.ee/ukpageone
December 12, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Somehow we've recorded 250 episodes - a milestone we never thought we'd reach! We've spoken to some amazing writers on the podcast, and today is no exception as we chat with the brilliant @joe-hill.bsky.social & hear all about King Sorrow!
Watch now: youtu.be/-sSuhfB2Dzc
Listen: linktr.ee/ukpageone
Watch now: youtu.be/-sSuhfB2Dzc
Listen: linktr.ee/ukpageone
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How did we get here?! Genuinely never thought we'd get to 25 never mind 250 episodes, or speak to so many great writers that we've admired - including today's brilliant guest! It has been so rewarding and great fun growing this pod with @tariqashkanani.bsky.social -long may it continue!
Somehow we've recorded 250 episodes - a milestone we never thought we'd reach! We've spoken to some amazing writers on the podcast, and today is no exception as we chat with the brilliant @joe-hill.bsky.social & hear all about King Sorrow!
Watch now: youtu.be/-sSuhfB2Dzc
Listen: linktr.ee/ukpageone
Watch now: youtu.be/-sSuhfB2Dzc
Listen: linktr.ee/ukpageone
December 12, 2025 at 12:28 PM
How did we get here?! Genuinely never thought we'd get to 25 never mind 250 episodes, or speak to so many great writers that we've admired - including today's brilliant guest! It has been so rewarding and great fun growing this pod with @tariqashkanani.bsky.social -long may it continue!
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
#TheNightWatcher from @tariqashkanani.bsky.social is a fast-paced, dark and gritty serial killer thriller with an engaging main character. Looking forward to more in the #CallieMunro series.
Published 1/12/25
#BookSky #BookBlogger
Reading For Leisure review: tinyurl.com/5tc63w7b
#TheNightWatcher from @tariqashkanani.bsky.social is a fast-paced, dark and gritty serial killer thriller with an engaging main character. Looking forward to more in the #CallieMunro series.
Published 1/12/25
#BookSky #BookBlogger
Reading For Leisure review: tinyurl.com/5tc63w7b
November 14, 2025 at 11:30 AM
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
#TheNightWatcher from @tariqashkanani.bsky.social is a fast-paced, dark and gritty serial killer thriller with an engaging main character. Looking forward to more in the #CallieMunro series.
Published 1/12/25
#BookSky #BookBlogger
Reading For Leisure review: tinyurl.com/5tc63w7b
#TheNightWatcher from @tariqashkanani.bsky.social is a fast-paced, dark and gritty serial killer thriller with an engaging main character. Looking forward to more in the #CallieMunro series.
Published 1/12/25
#BookSky #BookBlogger
Reading For Leisure review: tinyurl.com/5tc63w7b
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Don't miss Bloody Scotland board members
@radiomukhers.bsky.social and @gordonjbrown.bsky.social
as well as McIlvanney Prize winner @tariqashkanani.bsky.social at this year's Aye Write festival in Glasgow...https://glasgowlife.org.uk/whats-on/aye-write?eventtype=Crime%20and%20Thriller
@radiomukhers.bsky.social and @gordonjbrown.bsky.social
as well as McIlvanney Prize winner @tariqashkanani.bsky.social at this year's Aye Write festival in Glasgow...https://glasgowlife.org.uk/whats-on/aye-write?eventtype=Crime%20and%20Thriller
October 30, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Don't miss Bloody Scotland board members
@radiomukhers.bsky.social and @gordonjbrown.bsky.social
as well as McIlvanney Prize winner @tariqashkanani.bsky.social at this year's Aye Write festival in Glasgow...https://glasgowlife.org.uk/whats-on/aye-write?eventtype=Crime%20and%20Thriller
@radiomukhers.bsky.social and @gordonjbrown.bsky.social
as well as McIlvanney Prize winner @tariqashkanani.bsky.social at this year's Aye Write festival in Glasgow...https://glasgowlife.org.uk/whats-on/aye-write?eventtype=Crime%20and%20Thriller
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That’s right! I’m appearing at this year’s Aye Write festival - next Sunday evening, come along to Glasgow and say hi! Grab a ticket at the link below 🥳
Don't miss Bloody Scotland board members
@radiomukhers.bsky.social and @gordonjbrown.bsky.social
as well as McIlvanney Prize winner @tariqashkanani.bsky.social at this year's Aye Write festival in Glasgow...https://glasgowlife.org.uk/whats-on/aye-write?eventtype=Crime%20and%20Thriller
@radiomukhers.bsky.social and @gordonjbrown.bsky.social
as well as McIlvanney Prize winner @tariqashkanani.bsky.social at this year's Aye Write festival in Glasgow...https://glasgowlife.org.uk/whats-on/aye-write?eventtype=Crime%20and%20Thriller
October 31, 2025 at 6:46 PM
That’s right! I’m appearing at this year’s Aye Write festival - next Sunday evening, come along to Glasgow and say hi! Grab a ticket at the link below 🥳
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Although the official release date is 1 December, my latest novel The Night Watcher is available RIGHT NOW for Prime readers - and for free! Grab a copy and have a read 🥳
Although the official release date is 1 December, my latest novel The Night Watcher is available RIGHT NOW for Prime readers - and for free! Grab a copy and have a read 🥳
The Night Watcher (Callie Munro Thrillers Book 1)
The Night Watcher (Callie Munro Thrillers Book 1) eBook : Ashkanani, Tariq: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
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November 1, 2025 at 7:34 PM
amzn.eu/d/5cqnKGt
Although the official release date is 1 December, my latest novel The Night Watcher is available RIGHT NOW for Prime readers - and for free! Grab a copy and have a read 🥳
Although the official release date is 1 December, my latest novel The Night Watcher is available RIGHT NOW for Prime readers - and for free! Grab a copy and have a read 🥳
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#TheNightWatcher by @tariqashkanani.bsky.social is fast moving, twisty, and has a great central character.
My next read is #AChristmasCaroline by K. L. Crear, a modern re-telling of a festive favourite
#BookSky
My next read is #AChristmasCaroline by K. L. Crear, a modern re-telling of a festive favourite
#BookSky
November 6, 2025 at 2:55 PM
#TheNightWatcher by @tariqashkanani.bsky.social is fast moving, twisty, and has a great central character.
My next read is #AChristmasCaroline by K. L. Crear, a modern re-telling of a festive favourite
#BookSky
My next read is #AChristmasCaroline by K. L. Crear, a modern re-telling of a festive favourite
#BookSky
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Two children lost. The wrong one found.
The award-winning author of #TheMidnightKing, @tariqashkanani.bsky.social, returns with #TheHollowBoys. A dark and haunting thriller about lost children in a dying rust-belt town, coming May 2026.
www.waterstones.com/book/the-hol...
The award-winning author of #TheMidnightKing, @tariqashkanani.bsky.social, returns with #TheHollowBoys. A dark and haunting thriller about lost children in a dying rust-belt town, coming May 2026.
www.waterstones.com/book/the-hol...
November 7, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Two children lost. The wrong one found.
The award-winning author of #TheMidnightKing, @tariqashkanani.bsky.social, returns with #TheHollowBoys. A dark and haunting thriller about lost children in a dying rust-belt town, coming May 2026.
www.waterstones.com/book/the-hol...
The award-winning author of #TheMidnightKing, @tariqashkanani.bsky.social, returns with #TheHollowBoys. A dark and haunting thriller about lost children in a dying rust-belt town, coming May 2026.
www.waterstones.com/book/the-hol...