David Jarvis
@davidjarvis.bsky.social
Author of:
The Tip of the Iceberg
This Is Not a Pipe
The Violin and Candlestick
The Mongoose and the Cobra
The Green Feathers
Thought-provoking thrillers available from Hobeck Books and Amazon
"A writer at the top of his game"
The Tip of the Iceberg
This Is Not a Pipe
The Violin and Candlestick
The Mongoose and the Cobra
The Green Feathers
Thought-provoking thrillers available from Hobeck Books and Amazon
"A writer at the top of his game"
Wonderful review from Merlyn Anderson @t-lodge.bsky.social llsC
"Well, he’s done it again! David Jarvis’ second book featuring Michaela 'Mike' Kingdom is so engaging.
David Jarvis is undeniably a master in the art of storytelling!"
From @hobeckbooks.bsky.social or Amazon t.co/mcK9EfdkFx
"Well, he’s done it again! David Jarvis’ second book featuring Michaela 'Mike' Kingdom is so engaging.
David Jarvis is undeniably a master in the art of storytelling!"
From @hobeckbooks.bsky.social or Amazon t.co/mcK9EfdkFx
November 13, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Wonderful review from Merlyn Anderson @t-lodge.bsky.social llsC
"Well, he’s done it again! David Jarvis’ second book featuring Michaela 'Mike' Kingdom is so engaging.
David Jarvis is undeniably a master in the art of storytelling!"
From @hobeckbooks.bsky.social or Amazon t.co/mcK9EfdkFx
"Well, he’s done it again! David Jarvis’ second book featuring Michaela 'Mike' Kingdom is so engaging.
David Jarvis is undeniably a master in the art of storytelling!"
From @hobeckbooks.bsky.social or Amazon t.co/mcK9EfdkFx
Reposted by David Jarvis
We have had a busy autumn and we aren't shy in telling you this - we've published some cracking books! Look at the reviews of this one THE GREEN FEATHERS!
Amazon UK: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRXQLN1J
Amazon US: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRXQLN1J
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Amazon UK: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRXQLN1J
Amazon US: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRXQLN1J
@davidjarvis.bsky.social #review
November 9, 2025 at 8:22 AM
We have had a busy autumn and we aren't shy in telling you this - we've published some cracking books! Look at the reviews of this one THE GREEN FEATHERS!
Amazon UK: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRXQLN1J
Amazon US: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRXQLN1J
@davidjarvis.bsky.social #review
Amazon UK: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRXQLN1J
Amazon US: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRXQLN1J
@davidjarvis.bsky.social #review
November 8, 2025 at 1:05 AM
The perfect book for your holiday … The Green Feathers
From @hobeckbooks.bsky.social, Amazon and all good book stores.
From @hobeckbooks.bsky.social, Amazon and all good book stores.
November 7, 2025 at 6:56 AM
The perfect book for your holiday … The Green Feathers
From @hobeckbooks.bsky.social, Amazon and all good book stores.
From @hobeckbooks.bsky.social, Amazon and all good book stores.
Bookishgabby's review on Goodreads
"Another brilliant Mike Kingdom book and as always David Jarvis treats us to amazing writing, intense storyline, up to date politics and of course the very clever humour.
Love the book and the writing ..."
From @hobeckbooks.bsky.social and Amazon t.co/ZZ2CCqpCxs
"Another brilliant Mike Kingdom book and as always David Jarvis treats us to amazing writing, intense storyline, up to date politics and of course the very clever humour.
Love the book and the writing ..."
From @hobeckbooks.bsky.social and Amazon t.co/ZZ2CCqpCxs
October 31, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Bookishgabby's review on Goodreads
"Another brilliant Mike Kingdom book and as always David Jarvis treats us to amazing writing, intense storyline, up to date politics and of course the very clever humour.
Love the book and the writing ..."
From @hobeckbooks.bsky.social and Amazon t.co/ZZ2CCqpCxs
"Another brilliant Mike Kingdom book and as always David Jarvis treats us to amazing writing, intense storyline, up to date politics and of course the very clever humour.
Love the book and the writing ..."
From @hobeckbooks.bsky.social and Amazon t.co/ZZ2CCqpCxs
5 star review on Amazon from shedevans
"Mike at her Best.
A great thriller continuing the Mike Kingdom series - let's have more of her!
This kept me guessing right to the last few pages!"
From @hobeckbooks.bsky.social and Amazon t.co/2T9MHs3tRI
"Mike at her Best.
A great thriller continuing the Mike Kingdom series - let's have more of her!
This kept me guessing right to the last few pages!"
From @hobeckbooks.bsky.social and Amazon t.co/2T9MHs3tRI
October 30, 2025 at 8:24 AM
5 star review on Amazon from shedevans
"Mike at her Best.
A great thriller continuing the Mike Kingdom series - let's have more of her!
This kept me guessing right to the last few pages!"
From @hobeckbooks.bsky.social and Amazon t.co/2T9MHs3tRI
"Mike at her Best.
A great thriller continuing the Mike Kingdom series - let's have more of her!
This kept me guessing right to the last few pages!"
From @hobeckbooks.bsky.social and Amazon t.co/2T9MHs3tRI
Have an extra hour today?
Why not listen to a podcast all about spies and thriller writing?
Aspects of Crime interviews
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Read The Green Feathers
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Why not listen to a podcast all about spies and thriller writing?
Aspects of Crime interviews
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Read The Green Feathers
amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...
@hobeckbooks.bsky.social
#crimefiction #espionage #author
David Jarvis Interview - Aspects of Crime
Where did your main character Michaela ‘Mike’ Kingdom come from? In 1999 I created a minor male character called Mike Kingdom but when I came to write the first scene, it was a young American woman’s ...
aspectsofcrime.com
October 26, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Have an extra hour today?
Why not listen to a podcast all about spies and thriller writing?
Aspects of Crime interviews
aspectsofcrime.com/author_inter...
Read The Green Feathers
amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...
@hobeckbooks.bsky.social
#crimefiction #espionage #author
Why not listen to a podcast all about spies and thriller writing?
Aspects of Crime interviews
aspectsofcrime.com/author_inter...
Read The Green Feathers
amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...
@hobeckbooks.bsky.social
#crimefiction #espionage #author
From The Times:
"Is this the next conflict Trump will pledge to solve?
The US president is pressing for a peace deal between Morocco and Algeria, seeking to end a 50-year feud over Western Sahara"
Or you could read This is Not a Pipe
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"Is this the next conflict Trump will pledge to solve?
The US president is pressing for a peace deal between Morocco and Algeria, seeking to end a 50-year feud over Western Sahara"
Or you could read This is Not a Pipe
@hobeckbooks.bsky.social and Amazon t.co/mcK9EfdkFx
October 25, 2025 at 9:35 AM
From The Times:
"Is this the next conflict Trump will pledge to solve?
The US president is pressing for a peace deal between Morocco and Algeria, seeking to end a 50-year feud over Western Sahara"
Or you could read This is Not a Pipe
@hobeckbooks.bsky.social and Amazon t.co/mcK9EfdkFx
"Is this the next conflict Trump will pledge to solve?
The US president is pressing for a peace deal between Morocco and Algeria, seeking to end a 50-year feud over Western Sahara"
Or you could read This is Not a Pipe
@hobeckbooks.bsky.social and Amazon t.co/mcK9EfdkFx
The Green Feathers has made it to Palau!
(me, too ... I looked it up. It's in the Pacific).
"Loved, loved it," the reader told me, "especially the twist in the end."
@hobeckbooks.bsky.social and Amazon t.co/2T9MHs3tRI
(me, too ... I looked it up. It's in the Pacific).
"Loved, loved it," the reader told me, "especially the twist in the end."
@hobeckbooks.bsky.social and Amazon t.co/2T9MHs3tRI
October 25, 2025 at 6:13 AM
The Green Feathers has made it to Palau!
(me, too ... I looked it up. It's in the Pacific).
"Loved, loved it," the reader told me, "especially the twist in the end."
@hobeckbooks.bsky.social and Amazon t.co/2T9MHs3tRI
(me, too ... I looked it up. It's in the Pacific).
"Loved, loved it," the reader told me, "especially the twist in the end."
@hobeckbooks.bsky.social and Amazon t.co/2T9MHs3tRI
Liz Rees on Amazon
5 stars
A Gripping Read
"Non-stop action in this fabulous spy drama. Didn’t see it coming, but enjoyed the ride! Thoroughly deserves the many accolades."
@hobeckbooks.bsky.social and Amazon t.co/2T9MHs3tRI
5 stars
A Gripping Read
"Non-stop action in this fabulous spy drama. Didn’t see it coming, but enjoyed the ride! Thoroughly deserves the many accolades."
@hobeckbooks.bsky.social and Amazon t.co/2T9MHs3tRI
October 24, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Liz Rees on Amazon
5 stars
A Gripping Read
"Non-stop action in this fabulous spy drama. Didn’t see it coming, but enjoyed the ride! Thoroughly deserves the many accolades."
@hobeckbooks.bsky.social and Amazon t.co/2T9MHs3tRI
5 stars
A Gripping Read
"Non-stop action in this fabulous spy drama. Didn’t see it coming, but enjoyed the ride! Thoroughly deserves the many accolades."
@hobeckbooks.bsky.social and Amazon t.co/2T9MHs3tRI
As winter draws near, why not get stuck into a new series of intelligent, witty thrillers?
from @hobeckbooks.bsky.social and Amazon
The Tip of the Iceberg amazon.co.uk//dp/B0D1R5P2NK
This is not a Pipe amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D5MGTZXC
The Violin and Candlestick amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D54FBVK8
from @hobeckbooks.bsky.social and Amazon
The Tip of the Iceberg amazon.co.uk//dp/B0D1R5P2NK
This is not a Pipe amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D5MGTZXC
The Violin and Candlestick amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D54FBVK8
October 23, 2025 at 5:19 AM
As winter draws near, why not get stuck into a new series of intelligent, witty thrillers?
from @hobeckbooks.bsky.social and Amazon
The Tip of the Iceberg amazon.co.uk//dp/B0D1R5P2NK
This is not a Pipe amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D5MGTZXC
The Violin and Candlestick amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D54FBVK8
from @hobeckbooks.bsky.social and Amazon
The Tip of the Iceberg amazon.co.uk//dp/B0D1R5P2NK
This is not a Pipe amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D5MGTZXC
The Violin and Candlestick amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D54FBVK8
In a tropical rainstorm, just make a pot of tea and sit on the balcony with a good book ... that's what this reader did.
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October 17, 2025 at 6:31 AM
In a tropical rainstorm, just make a pot of tea and sit on the balcony with a good book ... that's what this reader did.
@hobeckbooks.bsky.social and Amazon t.co/2T9MHs3tRI
@hobeckbooks.bsky.social and Amazon t.co/2T9MHs3tRI
The Green Feathers was spotted in the rain forests of Australia. Can I now claim that it has gone global?
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October 16, 2025 at 6:35 AM
The Green Feathers was spotted in the rain forests of Australia. Can I now claim that it has gone global?
@hobeckbooks.bsky.social and Amazon t.co/2T9MHs3tRI
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Maria on Amazon - 5 stars:
"If you enjoy traditional spy novels with a sprinkle of humour you will love this read.
The main focus is on a character called Empty who I loved and the rivalry between British departments.
Very well written and easy to read."
amazon.co.uk/dp/1800462085
"If you enjoy traditional spy novels with a sprinkle of humour you will love this read.
The main focus is on a character called Empty who I loved and the rivalry between British departments.
Very well written and easy to read."
amazon.co.uk/dp/1800462085
October 10, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Maria on Amazon - 5 stars:
"If you enjoy traditional spy novels with a sprinkle of humour you will love this read.
The main focus is on a character called Empty who I loved and the rivalry between British departments.
Very well written and easy to read."
amazon.co.uk/dp/1800462085
"If you enjoy traditional spy novels with a sprinkle of humour you will love this read.
The main focus is on a character called Empty who I loved and the rivalry between British departments.
Very well written and easy to read."
amazon.co.uk/dp/1800462085
Janet Rose on Amazon:
"Expertly plotted with characters so well written they jumped off the page and descriptions so vivid I felt I was right there in the centre of the action.
I thoroughly enjoyed the storyline ... I will be reading them all."
@hobeckbooks.bsky.social Amazon t.co/2T9MHs3tRI
"Expertly plotted with characters so well written they jumped off the page and descriptions so vivid I felt I was right there in the centre of the action.
I thoroughly enjoyed the storyline ... I will be reading them all."
@hobeckbooks.bsky.social Amazon t.co/2T9MHs3tRI
October 9, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Janet Rose on Amazon:
"Expertly plotted with characters so well written they jumped off the page and descriptions so vivid I felt I was right there in the centre of the action.
I thoroughly enjoyed the storyline ... I will be reading them all."
@hobeckbooks.bsky.social Amazon t.co/2T9MHs3tRI
"Expertly plotted with characters so well written they jumped off the page and descriptions so vivid I felt I was right there in the centre of the action.
I thoroughly enjoyed the storyline ... I will be reading them all."
@hobeckbooks.bsky.social Amazon t.co/2T9MHs3tRI
Have you visited the excellent Aspects of Crime yet?
Why not read a short interview on my author platform?
aspectsofcrime.com/authors/davi...
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Why not read a short interview on my author platform?
aspectsofcrime.com/authors/davi...
@hobeckbooks.bsky.social
David Jarvis - Aspects of Crime
AJ Aberford
aspectsofcrime.com
October 8, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Have you visited the excellent Aspects of Crime yet?
Why not read a short interview on my author platform?
aspectsofcrime.com/authors/davi...
@hobeckbooks.bsky.social
Why not read a short interview on my author platform?
aspectsofcrime.com/authors/davi...
@hobeckbooks.bsky.social
Reposted by David Jarvis
Antics, incidents and accidents told in a warm and entertaining style, captured forever.
The fourth book of funny moments and stories of me, my family and friends as we make our way through life.
amzn.eu/d/crSlUAU
The fourth book of funny moments and stories of me, my family and friends as we make our way through life.
amzn.eu/d/crSlUAU
October 6, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Antics, incidents and accidents told in a warm and entertaining style, captured forever.
The fourth book of funny moments and stories of me, my family and friends as we make our way through life.
amzn.eu/d/crSlUAU
The fourth book of funny moments and stories of me, my family and friends as we make our way through life.
amzn.eu/d/crSlUAU
On this stormy Sunday in the UK, why not give this podcast a try? It will cheer you up.
Ever wondered why an agent only reads chapter 3 of a submitted text or why 1982 was a pivotal moment in the spy world? Why not take a listen?
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@hobeckbooks.bsky.social
Ever wondered why an agent only reads chapter 3 of a submitted text or why 1982 was a pivotal moment in the spy world? Why not take a listen?
t.co/gcbB8kxyLp
@hobeckbooks.bsky.social
http://pod.fo/e/334fff
t.co
October 5, 2025 at 7:52 AM
On this stormy Sunday in the UK, why not give this podcast a try? It will cheer you up.
Ever wondered why an agent only reads chapter 3 of a submitted text or why 1982 was a pivotal moment in the spy world? Why not take a listen?
t.co/gcbB8kxyLp
@hobeckbooks.bsky.social
Ever wondered why an agent only reads chapter 3 of a submitted text or why 1982 was a pivotal moment in the spy world? Why not take a listen?
t.co/gcbB8kxyLp
@hobeckbooks.bsky.social
To everyone in the book community why not give this podcast a try?
Ever wondered why an agent only reads chapter 3 of a submitted text or why 1982 was pivotal in the spy world? Why not take a listen?
t.co/gcbB8kxyLp
@hobeckbooks.bsky.social and Amazon www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1915817897
Ever wondered why an agent only reads chapter 3 of a submitted text or why 1982 was pivotal in the spy world? Why not take a listen?
t.co/gcbB8kxyLp
@hobeckbooks.bsky.social and Amazon www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1915817897
http://pod.fo/e/334fff
t.co
October 3, 2025 at 7:59 AM
To everyone in the book community why not give this podcast a try?
Ever wondered why an agent only reads chapter 3 of a submitted text or why 1982 was pivotal in the spy world? Why not take a listen?
t.co/gcbB8kxyLp
@hobeckbooks.bsky.social and Amazon www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1915817897
Ever wondered why an agent only reads chapter 3 of a submitted text or why 1982 was pivotal in the spy world? Why not take a listen?
t.co/gcbB8kxyLp
@hobeckbooks.bsky.social and Amazon www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1915817897
Review from @amwbooks.bsky.social
" ... a series which goes from strength to strength, this for me is the best so far.
A book which had me engaged and hooked from the opening pages until the breathtaking finale ...
... now a go to author for me."
@hobeckbooks.bsky.social and on Amazon
" ... a series which goes from strength to strength, this for me is the best so far.
A book which had me engaged and hooked from the opening pages until the breathtaking finale ...
... now a go to author for me."
@hobeckbooks.bsky.social and on Amazon
October 1, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Review from @amwbooks.bsky.social
" ... a series which goes from strength to strength, this for me is the best so far.
A book which had me engaged and hooked from the opening pages until the breathtaking finale ...
... now a go to author for me."
@hobeckbooks.bsky.social and on Amazon
" ... a series which goes from strength to strength, this for me is the best so far.
A book which had me engaged and hooked from the opening pages until the breathtaking finale ...
... now a go to author for me."
@hobeckbooks.bsky.social and on Amazon
"The pace is quick and flows very well, continually keeping interest in what’s going to happen next in this tightly plotted book.
Go down to The Green Feathers, or your local pub anyway, have a drink and get stuck into this book, that’s well worth reading!"
@HobeckBooks and Amazon t.co/8FZuGOfjJA
Go down to The Green Feathers, or your local pub anyway, have a drink and get stuck into this book, that’s well worth reading!"
@HobeckBooks and Amazon t.co/8FZuGOfjJA
October 1, 2025 at 11:13 AM
"The pace is quick and flows very well, continually keeping interest in what’s going to happen next in this tightly plotted book.
Go down to The Green Feathers, or your local pub anyway, have a drink and get stuck into this book, that’s well worth reading!"
@HobeckBooks and Amazon t.co/8FZuGOfjJA
Go down to The Green Feathers, or your local pub anyway, have a drink and get stuck into this book, that’s well worth reading!"
@HobeckBooks and Amazon t.co/8FZuGOfjJA
"A high-octane political thriller that ticks all of the boxes ... The pace is unrelenting in a way that make this book a must-read title for thriller lovers."
Check out Philip's full review on booknerdni.wordpress.com/2025/10/01/d...
@hobeckbooks.bsky.social and Amazon t.co/8FZuGOfjJA
Check out Philip's full review on booknerdni.wordpress.com/2025/10/01/d...
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David Jarvis – The Green Feathers
A first for www.booknerdni.wordpress.com a review as part of a an authors blog tour. Here we look at the latest thriller by David Jarvis in his Mike Kingdom series. The Green Feathers is book five …
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October 1, 2025 at 8:14 AM
"A high-octane political thriller that ticks all of the boxes ... The pace is unrelenting in a way that make this book a must-read title for thriller lovers."
Check out Philip's full review on booknerdni.wordpress.com/2025/10/01/d...
@hobeckbooks.bsky.social and Amazon t.co/8FZuGOfjJA
Check out Philip's full review on booknerdni.wordpress.com/2025/10/01/d...
@hobeckbooks.bsky.social and Amazon t.co/8FZuGOfjJA
Lovely review from Sarah B and, yes, there will be more Mike.
"It is a roller-coaster of a read!
It was entertaining, fast-paced, full of twists and turns, pacy and suspenseful. It was unputdownable. More Mike please."
@hobeckbooks.bsky.social and Amazon t.co/8FZuGOfjJA
"It is a roller-coaster of a read!
It was entertaining, fast-paced, full of twists and turns, pacy and suspenseful. It was unputdownable. More Mike please."
@hobeckbooks.bsky.social and Amazon t.co/8FZuGOfjJA
October 1, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Lovely review from Sarah B and, yes, there will be more Mike.
"It is a roller-coaster of a read!
It was entertaining, fast-paced, full of twists and turns, pacy and suspenseful. It was unputdownable. More Mike please."
@hobeckbooks.bsky.social and Amazon t.co/8FZuGOfjJA
"It is a roller-coaster of a read!
It was entertaining, fast-paced, full of twists and turns, pacy and suspenseful. It was unputdownable. More Mike please."
@hobeckbooks.bsky.social and Amazon t.co/8FZuGOfjJA
"Another fantastic addition to a stellar series!
One of my favourite series returns as Mike Kingdom is back in another geo-political crackerjack from David Jarvis.
There isn’t another author I can name who is so on the pulse of current world affairs in their stories."
@hobeckbooks.bsky.social
One of my favourite series returns as Mike Kingdom is back in another geo-political crackerjack from David Jarvis.
There isn’t another author I can name who is so on the pulse of current world affairs in their stories."
@hobeckbooks.bsky.social
September 30, 2025 at 9:44 AM
"Another fantastic addition to a stellar series!
One of my favourite series returns as Mike Kingdom is back in another geo-political crackerjack from David Jarvis.
There isn’t another author I can name who is so on the pulse of current world affairs in their stories."
@hobeckbooks.bsky.social
One of my favourite series returns as Mike Kingdom is back in another geo-political crackerjack from David Jarvis.
There isn’t another author I can name who is so on the pulse of current world affairs in their stories."
@hobeckbooks.bsky.social
Reposted by David Jarvis
📕The Green Feathers by @davidjarvis.bsky.social 📕
This is the fifth Mike Kingdom thriller,I have read all the preceding ones,& this one did not disappoint. For those of you who are new to these books, where have you been?
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#BookSky📚💙 @hobeckbooks.bsky.social
This is the fifth Mike Kingdom thriller,I have read all the preceding ones,& this one did not disappoint. For those of you who are new to these books, where have you been?
Review tinyurl.com
#BookSky📚💙 @hobeckbooks.bsky.social
September 29, 2025 at 12:51 PM
📕The Green Feathers by @davidjarvis.bsky.social 📕
This is the fifth Mike Kingdom thriller,I have read all the preceding ones,& this one did not disappoint. For those of you who are new to these books, where have you been?
Review tinyurl.com
#BookSky📚💙 @hobeckbooks.bsky.social
This is the fifth Mike Kingdom thriller,I have read all the preceding ones,& this one did not disappoint. For those of you who are new to these books, where have you been?
Review tinyurl.com
#BookSky📚💙 @hobeckbooks.bsky.social