Barbara Nadel
@barbaranadel.bsky.social
Author of Cetin Ikmen crime novels, televised as 'The Turkish Detective' on BBC2 Also writes Hakim and Arnold crime novels plus occasional articles for The Guardian. Cat lover, ruin fancier, magic afficionado. Here for the weird. Agent: Watson, Little
Published today in paperback.
September 11, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Published today in paperback.
Ikmen book 27 The Wooden Library published in paperback on 11th September. I’m giving away 2 copies to celebrate. RT and follow to enter. Winners announced Wednesday 10 September.
September 3, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Ikmen book 27 The Wooden Library published in paperback on 11th September. I’m giving away 2 copies to celebrate. RT and follow to enter. Winners announced Wednesday 10 September.
Published 11th September paperback of The Wooden Library.
August 23, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Published 11th September paperback of The Wooden Library.
Published 4 Sept. I was lucky enough to get an advanced copy and I can tell you it’s brilliant. Syd Moore has shone a light on a little known corner of World War 2 and produced a fabulous, meticulously researched, icy adventure that is eerie and thrilling.
August 21, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Published 4 Sept. I was lucky enough to get an advanced copy and I can tell you it’s brilliant. Syd Moore has shone a light on a little known corner of World War 2 and produced a fabulous, meticulously researched, icy adventure that is eerie and thrilling.
Beautiful flowers sent to me to celebrate the publication of The Wooden Library by @headlinebooks.bsky.social Thank you!
May 8, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Beautiful flowers sent to me to celebrate the publication of The Wooden Library by @headlinebooks.bsky.social Thank you!
Not long back from Istanbul where I went tiptoeing through these guys in Goztepe Park, Twas the annual Tulip Festival which was as always, stunning.
April 29, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Not long back from Istanbul where I went tiptoeing through these guys in Goztepe Park, Twas the annual Tulip Festival which was as always, stunning.
Turkish cat, doing his thing.
April 16, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Turkish cat, doing his thing.
You can never have too many tulips.
April 14, 2025 at 4:50 PM
You can never have too many tulips.
Today I have been mostly tıp-toeing through these beautiful guys.
April 14, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Today I have been mostly tıp-toeing through these beautiful guys.
Want to get your hands on a copy of The Golem? RT and follow for a chance to win. Winner picked at random this Friday 7th March.
March 4, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Want to get your hands on a copy of The Golem? RT and follow for a chance to win. Winner picked at random this Friday 7th March.
Still not taking your shit
February 18, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Still not taking your shit
Maurice the cactus is not taking any shit
February 17, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Maurice the cactus is not taking any shit
This wonderful tree has skin!
February 12, 2025 at 9:11 PM
This wonderful tree has skin!
Received my author copies of THE EAST HAM GOLEM today. Think it looks great.
January 14, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Received my author copies of THE EAST HAM GOLEM today. Think it looks great.
Little door with piece of wood from the Great Fire of London at church of St Magnus in the City of London. I love my city so much. Always surprising, never disappoints. I am so proud to be a Londoner.
January 7, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Little door with piece of wood from the Great Fire of London at church of St Magnus in the City of London. I love my city so much. Always surprising, never disappoints. I am so proud to be a Londoner.
Before 2025 begins I just want to thank everyone who read my books, sold my books, watched the show, acted in the show and represented my work in any way. Without you I could not do this job. You’re bloody great.
December 30, 2024 at 4:30 PM
Before 2025 begins I just want to thank everyone who read my books, sold my books, watched the show, acted in the show and represented my work in any way. Without you I could not do this job. You’re bloody great.
Welcome Kleopatra!
December 30, 2024 at 3:24 PM
Welcome Kleopatra!
Last minute Christmas present? Just saying….
December 16, 2024 at 6:47 PM
Last minute Christmas present? Just saying….
Christmas is coming and the geese are getting fat, please put a penny in the old author’s hat.
December 8, 2024 at 1:56 PM
Christmas is coming and the geese are getting fat, please put a penny in the old author’s hat.
The Turkish Detective at Waterstones, Gower Street. Excellent Christmas present material.
December 4, 2024 at 3:05 PM
The Turkish Detective at Waterstones, Gower Street. Excellent Christmas present material.
Seen in Waterstones, Gower Street.
December 4, 2024 at 3:04 PM
Seen in Waterstones, Gower Street.
Just sent to me by my friend Pat. Cute Shahmeran with added cat.
December 4, 2024 at 2:51 PM
Just sent to me by my friend Pat. Cute Shahmeran with added cat.
My latest book. Just so you know.
November 24, 2024 at 6:24 PM
My latest book. Just so you know.
İstanbul cat doing his thing
November 24, 2024 at 6:22 PM
İstanbul cat doing his thing