Dell Hinton, Sherrif of the Castaway County Book Series
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After 28 years in law enforcement, John L. Hickman began writing his book series about a big city cop turned sheriff named Dell Hinton, solving crimes in the backwoods of Maine! Can you help him solve these mysteries?
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🎁 Crime Fiction Holiday Wishlist 🎨📚✨ Featuring indie author John L. Hickman, Tamara L. Adams, & M3 Digital Studios—perfect gifts for mystery lovers & creatives! Check it out here: linktr.ee/authorjohnhickman & full post here with links: www.facebook.com/share/p/1FfZ...
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🎁 Crime Fiction Holiday Wishlist 🎨📚✨ Featuring indie author John L. Hickman, Tamara L. Adams, & M3 Digital Studios—perfect gifts for mystery lovers & creatives! Check it out here: linktr.ee/authorjohnhickman & full post here with links: www.facebook.com/share/p/1FfZ...
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December 2, 2025 at 8:09 PM
🎁 Crime Fiction Holiday Wishlist 🎨📚✨ Featuring indie author John L. Hickman, Tamara L. Adams, & M3 Digital Studios—perfect gifts for mystery lovers & creatives! Check it out here: linktr.ee/authorjohnhickman & full post here with links: www.facebook.com/share/p/1FfZ...
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Did you know?! ⭐📚
🖋️ November is National Author Month! ✍️📝
We’re celebrating voices that write with courage and heart — like John L. Hickman, whose words uplift, educate, and inspire. Support him by following, ordering, reviewing, sharing and more here: 🔗 linktr.ee/authorjohnhickman
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🖋️ November is National Author Month! ✍️📝
We’re celebrating voices that write with courage and heart — like John L. Hickman, whose words uplift, educate, and inspire. Support him by following, ordering, reviewing, sharing and more here: 🔗 linktr.ee/authorjohnhickman
#indieauthor
November 18, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Did you know?! ⭐📚
🖋️ November is National Author Month! ✍️📝
We’re celebrating voices that write with courage and heart — like John L. Hickman, whose words uplift, educate, and inspire. Support him by following, ordering, reviewing, sharing and more here: 🔗 linktr.ee/authorjohnhickman
#indieauthor
🖋️ November is National Author Month! ✍️📝
We’re celebrating voices that write with courage and heart — like John L. Hickman, whose words uplift, educate, and inspire. Support him by following, ordering, reviewing, sharing and more here: 🔗 linktr.ee/authorjohnhickman
#indieauthor
Spooky season’s here, and Castaway County is full of secrets, suspects, and small-town suspense. A perfect gripping murder mysteries by John L. Hickman. Grab your copy now and cozy up with a chilling read! linktr.ee/authorjohnhickman
October 3, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Spooky season’s here, and Castaway County is full of secrets, suspects, and small-town suspense. A perfect gripping murder mysteries by John L. Hickman. Grab your copy now and cozy up with a chilling read! linktr.ee/authorjohnhickman
Today is the first day of the beautiful Fall Season. 🍂📚The leaves are turning, as you relax by a fire turning pages of a book. The air is crisp, and a crime fiction series set in Maine, is just what Fall ordered: 📚 Check out John L. Hickman's Castaway County Book Series: 🔗 linktr.ee/authorjohnhi...
September 22, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Today is the first day of the beautiful Fall Season. 🍂📚The leaves are turning, as you relax by a fire turning pages of a book. The air is crisp, and a crime fiction series set in Maine, is just what Fall ordered: 📚 Check out John L. Hickman's Castaway County Book Series: 🔗 linktr.ee/authorjohnhi...
🔍 It’s #WriteWednesday! If you’ve read one of John L. Hickman’s crime fiction books and found yourself breathless or surprised by a twist—leave a review! Your words help others discover the thrill. Write on FB, Amazon, or Barnes & Noble: linktr.ee/authorjohnhi...
September 17, 2025 at 4:04 PM
🔍 It’s #WriteWednesday! If you’ve read one of John L. Hickman’s crime fiction books and found yourself breathless or surprised by a twist—leave a review! Your words help others discover the thrill. Write on FB, Amazon, or Barnes & Noble: linktr.ee/authorjohnhi...
🍁 The weather sure is teasing us with hints of Fall— crisp mornings, golden light, & that itch to curl up with a good mystery! So, get prepared & stocked up for the season and dive into Castaway County, John L. Hickman’s gripping crime fiction series! Grab your copies here: linktr.ee/authorjohnhi...
August 29, 2025 at 10:20 PM
🍁 The weather sure is teasing us with hints of Fall— crisp mornings, golden light, & that itch to curl up with a good mystery! So, get prepared & stocked up for the season and dive into Castaway County, John L. Hickman’s gripping crime fiction series! Grab your copies here: linktr.ee/authorjohnhi...
📚 Crime fiction fueled by real-world experience. John L. Hickman brings justice system expertise to every page—authentic, gripping, and grounded. His series blends precision with storytelling power.
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August 2, 2025 at 10:20 AM
📚 Crime fiction fueled by real-world experience. John L. Hickman brings justice system expertise to every page—authentic, gripping, and grounded. His series blends precision with storytelling power.
🔗 linktr.ee/authorjohnhickman
🔗 linktr.ee/authorjohnhickman
📚✨ It’s #PaperbackBookDay! ✨📚 Celebrate the magic of stories you can hold—soft spines, real pages, pure escape. Let's celebrate by supporting Indie authors like John L. Hickman'! Check all his links out here: linktr.ee/authorjohnhi... 💬📖
July 30, 2025 at 10:20 PM
📚✨ It’s #PaperbackBookDay! ✨📚 Celebrate the magic of stories you can hold—soft spines, real pages, pure escape. Let's celebrate by supporting Indie authors like John L. Hickman'! Check all his links out here: linktr.ee/authorjohnhi... 💬📖
🎉 Happy Birthday to brilliant crime fiction author John L. Hickman! 🕵️♂️ Show some love: leave a comment, follow his page, grab a book, post a review & share with fellow mystery lovers! 📚 linktr.ee/authorjohnhickman #supportIndieAuthors #AuthorBirthday #celebrateArt #Artists
July 17, 2025 at 10:51 PM
🎉 Happy Birthday to brilliant crime fiction author John L. Hickman! 🕵️♂️ Show some love: leave a comment, follow his page, grab a book, post a review & share with fellow mystery lovers! 📚 linktr.ee/authorjohnhickman #supportIndieAuthors #AuthorBirthday #celebrateArt #Artists
📘🌊 Castaway County’s mysteries have long made waves on both sides of the Atlantic. Rooted in Maine’s rugged backwoods, John L. Hickman’s small-town thrillers bring suspense to shelves in the USA 🇺🇸 & UK 🇬🇧.
🔗 Dive in: linktr.ee/authorjohnhi...
🔗 Dive in: linktr.ee/authorjohnhi...
July 9, 2025 at 11:33 PM
📘🌊 Castaway County’s mysteries have long made waves on both sides of the Atlantic. Rooted in Maine’s rugged backwoods, John L. Hickman’s small-town thrillers bring suspense to shelves in the USA 🇺🇸 & UK 🇬🇧.
🔗 Dive in: linktr.ee/authorjohnhi...
🔗 Dive in: linktr.ee/authorjohnhi...
Dell Hinton's Beach bag must-haves for the perfect summer day! ☀️🏖️
✅ **Sunscreen and Sunglasses** – Stay protected.
✅ **Water Bottle & Snacks** – Hydration and fuel s key.
✅ **Any book from the Castaway County Book Series – Get lost in a thrilling read! Order here: linktr.ee/authorjohnhickman
✅ **Sunscreen and Sunglasses** – Stay protected.
✅ **Water Bottle & Snacks** – Hydration and fuel s key.
✅ **Any book from the Castaway County Book Series – Get lost in a thrilling read! Order here: linktr.ee/authorjohnhickman
June 27, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Dell Hinton's Beach bag must-haves for the perfect summer day! ☀️🏖️
✅ **Sunscreen and Sunglasses** – Stay protected.
✅ **Water Bottle & Snacks** – Hydration and fuel s key.
✅ **Any book from the Castaway County Book Series – Get lost in a thrilling read! Order here: linktr.ee/authorjohnhickman
✅ **Sunscreen and Sunglasses** – Stay protected.
✅ **Water Bottle & Snacks** – Hydration and fuel s key.
✅ **Any book from the Castaway County Book Series – Get lost in a thrilling read! Order here: linktr.ee/authorjohnhickman
🌞 Summer Starts with Suspense!🔎 The first day of summer is here, and there’s no better way to kick off the season than diving into a gripping crime fiction series! 🕵️♂️ Get your copy today and let the investigations begin—because nothing stays buried forever. linktr.ee/authorjohnhickman
June 20, 2025 at 12:48 PM
🌞 Summer Starts with Suspense!🔎 The first day of summer is here, and there’s no better way to kick off the season than diving into a gripping crime fiction series! 🕵️♂️ Get your copy today and let the investigations begin—because nothing stays buried forever. linktr.ee/authorjohnhickman
🔎 Happy Father’s Day to dads of all kinds, who solve mysteries in our lives and make the world brighter, like our very own Castaway County "father figure", Sheriff Dell Hinton! 🕵️ Click here to explore his cases: linktr.ee/authorjohnhi...
June 15, 2025 at 1:30 PM
🔎 Happy Father’s Day to dads of all kinds, who solve mysteries in our lives and make the world brighter, like our very own Castaway County "father figure", Sheriff Dell Hinton! 🕵️ Click here to explore his cases: linktr.ee/authorjohnhi...
🔎 Who needs another tie when justice is on the line? This Father’s Day, give Dad a mystery he won’t want to put down! From gripping twists to an unforgettable detective, and written by a father himself, John L. Hickman! Order here: hickmanbooks.com/order.php #FathersDay #CrimeFiction #GiftForDad
June 13, 2025 at 7:41 PM
🔎 Who needs another tie when justice is on the line? This Father’s Day, give Dad a mystery he won’t want to put down! From gripping twists to an unforgettable detective, and written by a father himself, John L. Hickman! Order here: hickmanbooks.com/order.php #FathersDay #CrimeFiction #GiftForDad
Detective Dell Hinton knew better than to trust still waters. Watching the lilies drift outside his home in Maine, he snapped this picture. Beautiful on the surface, but beneath—the truth waits, deep and silent.🔎
Follow his journey: linktr.ee/authorjohnhickman
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Follow his journey: linktr.ee/authorjohnhickman
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May 28, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Detective Dell Hinton knew better than to trust still waters. Watching the lilies drift outside his home in Maine, he snapped this picture. Beautiful on the surface, but beneath—the truth waits, deep and silent.🔎
Follow his journey: linktr.ee/authorjohnhickman
#CrimeFiction #Mystery #IndieAuthor
Follow his journey: linktr.ee/authorjohnhickman
#CrimeFiction #Mystery #IndieAuthor
**Honoring Memorial Day**
Today, we remember the heroes who sacrificed for our freedom. Their courage and dedication inspire the stories we tell and the lives we lead. Let’s take a moment to **reflect, honor, and never forget**.
Grateful today and always. ❤️🤍💙
Today, we remember the heroes who sacrificed for our freedom. Their courage and dedication inspire the stories we tell and the lives we lead. Let’s take a moment to **reflect, honor, and never forget**.
Grateful today and always. ❤️🤍💙
May 26, 2025 at 12:27 PM
**Honoring Memorial Day**
Today, we remember the heroes who sacrificed for our freedom. Their courage and dedication inspire the stories we tell and the lives we lead. Let’s take a moment to **reflect, honor, and never forget**.
Grateful today and always. ❤️🤍💙
Today, we remember the heroes who sacrificed for our freedom. Their courage and dedication inspire the stories we tell and the lives we lead. Let’s take a moment to **reflect, honor, and never forget**.
Grateful today and always. ❤️🤍💙
📖🔎 🕵👮 #ThursdayThoughts
Crime fiction isn’t just about solving mysteries—it’s about the human impact of the chase. The best stories don’t just reveal who did it, but how the journey changes the detective. See how this case works on you and Sheriff Dell Hinton here: linktr.ee/authorjohnhi... 📖
Crime fiction isn’t just about solving mysteries—it’s about the human impact of the chase. The best stories don’t just reveal who did it, but how the journey changes the detective. See how this case works on you and Sheriff Dell Hinton here: linktr.ee/authorjohnhi... 📖
May 22, 2025 at 1:43 PM
📖🔎 🕵👮 #ThursdayThoughts
Crime fiction isn’t just about solving mysteries—it’s about the human impact of the chase. The best stories don’t just reveal who did it, but how the journey changes the detective. See how this case works on you and Sheriff Dell Hinton here: linktr.ee/authorjohnhi... 📖
Crime fiction isn’t just about solving mysteries—it’s about the human impact of the chase. The best stories don’t just reveal who did it, but how the journey changes the detective. See how this case works on you and Sheriff Dell Hinton here: linktr.ee/authorjohnhi... 📖
📖 **Ask Me Anything: Author Edition!** 🎙️
Ever wondered about my writing process, inspirations, or the stories behind my books? Now’s your chance to ask!
Drop your questions in the comments—whether it’s about my creative journey, publishing insights, and anything in between!
Ever wondered about my writing process, inspirations, or the stories behind my books? Now’s your chance to ask!
Drop your questions in the comments—whether it’s about my creative journey, publishing insights, and anything in between!
May 16, 2025 at 9:55 PM
📖 **Ask Me Anything: Author Edition!** 🎙️
Ever wondered about my writing process, inspirations, or the stories behind my books? Now’s your chance to ask!
Drop your questions in the comments—whether it’s about my creative journey, publishing insights, and anything in between!
Ever wondered about my writing process, inspirations, or the stories behind my books? Now’s your chance to ask!
Drop your questions in the comments—whether it’s about my creative journey, publishing insights, and anything in between!
📖 Thanks to everyone who participated in this week’s trivia! The answer is C. Loony Moose Publishing founded by...HIM! Loony Moose Publishing publishes both music and books! Their commitment to storytelling has helped bring these books and songs to life for readers and listeners everywhere!
May 7, 2025 at 12:02 PM
📖 Thanks to everyone who participated in this week’s trivia! The answer is C. Loony Moose Publishing founded by...HIM! Loony Moose Publishing publishes both music and books! Their commitment to storytelling has helped bring these books and songs to life for readers and listeners everywhere!
It’s time for some bookish trivia! Today, we’re diving into the publishing world—can you guess which company published John L. Hickman's books?
Drop your guesses in the comments! Let’s see who knows! Stay tuned for the big reveal! 📖✨
#TuesdayTrivia #PublishingFacts #BookLovers #GuessThePublisher
Drop your guesses in the comments! Let’s see who knows! Stay tuned for the big reveal! 📖✨
#TuesdayTrivia #PublishingFacts #BookLovers #GuessThePublisher
May 6, 2025 at 12:02 PM
It’s time for some bookish trivia! Today, we’re diving into the publishing world—can you guess which company published John L. Hickman's books?
Drop your guesses in the comments! Let’s see who knows! Stay tuned for the big reveal! 📖✨
#TuesdayTrivia #PublishingFacts #BookLovers #GuessThePublisher
Drop your guesses in the comments! Let’s see who knows! Stay tuned for the big reveal! 📖✨
#TuesdayTrivia #PublishingFacts #BookLovers #GuessThePublisher
Today, on World Press Freedom Day, we recognize the vital role of a free press in uncovering truth, and as a crime fiction author, I know that every great mystery hinges on the pursuit of justice—whether by investigative journalists, detectives, or everyday truth-seekers!
May 3, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Today, on World Press Freedom Day, we recognize the vital role of a free press in uncovering truth, and as a crime fiction author, I know that every great mystery hinges on the pursuit of justice—whether by investigative journalists, detectives, or everyday truth-seekers!
📚 Trivia Answer reveal: B // A Cold Snow in Castaway County!
His first book is a gripping mystery that follows Dell Hinton, a former Boston police officer who moves to a quiet community in Maine after a high-profile shooting incident. Click here to get a preview: hickmanbooks.com/preview_cold...
His first book is a gripping mystery that follows Dell Hinton, a former Boston police officer who moves to a quiet community in Maine after a high-profile shooting incident. Click here to get a preview: hickmanbooks.com/preview_cold...
April 30, 2025 at 12:31 PM
📚 Trivia Answer reveal: B // A Cold Snow in Castaway County!
His first book is a gripping mystery that follows Dell Hinton, a former Boston police officer who moves to a quiet community in Maine after a high-profile shooting incident. Click here to get a preview: hickmanbooks.com/preview_cold...
His first book is a gripping mystery that follows Dell Hinton, a former Boston police officer who moves to a quiet community in Maine after a high-profile shooting incident. Click here to get a preview: hickmanbooks.com/preview_cold...
🧠✨ **Tuesday Trivia Time!** ✨🧠
Calling all book lovers and trivia enthusiasts! Let’s test your knowledge about the brilliant author **John L. Hickman**.
Take a stab at the answer and drop your guess in the comments! Stay tuned for the answer tomorrow! 📚
Calling all book lovers and trivia enthusiasts! Let’s test your knowledge about the brilliant author **John L. Hickman**.
Take a stab at the answer and drop your guess in the comments! Stay tuned for the answer tomorrow! 📚
April 29, 2025 at 12:33 PM
🧠✨ **Tuesday Trivia Time!** ✨🧠
Calling all book lovers and trivia enthusiasts! Let’s test your knowledge about the brilliant author **John L. Hickman**.
Take a stab at the answer and drop your guess in the comments! Stay tuned for the answer tomorrow! 📚
Calling all book lovers and trivia enthusiasts! Let’s test your knowledge about the brilliant author **John L. Hickman**.
Take a stab at the answer and drop your guess in the comments! Stay tuned for the answer tomorrow! 📚
The Answer is: C, Sheriff! He spent 25 years serving in law enforcement, retiring from the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office. His experience in the field gave him firsthand insight into crime, justice, & the complexities of law enforcement-making him the perfect author for gripping crime fiction!
April 23, 2025 at 7:17 PM
The Answer is: C, Sheriff! He spent 25 years serving in law enforcement, retiring from the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office. His experience in the field gave him firsthand insight into crime, justice, & the complexities of law enforcement-making him the perfect author for gripping crime fiction!
Happy World Book Day! 🌍📚 This day celebrates the power of books to inspire & connect. Shoutout to John L. Hickman, whose crime series Sheriff of Castaway County blends real-world law enforcement insight with gripping storytelling! Share your favorite Books/Authors today! linktr.ee/authorjohnhickman
April 23, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Happy World Book Day! 🌍📚 This day celebrates the power of books to inspire & connect. Shoutout to John L. Hickman, whose crime series Sheriff of Castaway County blends real-world law enforcement insight with gripping storytelling! Share your favorite Books/Authors today! linktr.ee/authorjohnhickman