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Brian Pinkerton @brianpinkerton1.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

End of an era. The New York Times published an obituary for the mass market paperback, which has mostly disappeared, overtaken by eBooks and trade paperbacks. My original copies of ABDUCTED and VENGEANCE will always carry a special place in my heart. #booksky #writingcommunity #writerslife

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Brian Pinkerton @brianpinkerton1.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

It was a thrill to meet one of the all-time great science fiction writers, Larry Niven (author of Ringworld), at Windycon in Chicagoland. #booksky #writingcommunity #sciencefiction #larryniven

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Brian Pinkerton @brianpinkerton1.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

I’ll be signing books and meeting readers this weekend at Windycon, Chicagoland’s longest running science fiction convention. See everyone there! #booksky #artificialintelligence #sciencefiction

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Brian Pinkerton @brianpinkerton1.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

Look what I found at the Zurich Public Library in Switzerland!

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Brian Pinkerton @brianpinkerton1.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

The Spooky Frog Book Fair was a blast. My favorite book signing was for Mickey, who brought a first edition of Vengeance he found at Half Price Books. It was already signed to someone named Courtney, but I was able to fix that. Now Mickey is a murder suspect! #booksky #writingcommunity #writerslife

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Brian Pinkerton @brianpinkerton1.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Check out this episode of the excellent Spooky Frog Horror Book Podcast for an engaging conversation about AI, remote work and a dive into The Perfect Stranger (at 20:20). Are you prepared for the future of technology? #booksky #artificialintelligence #scifithriller www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWCa...

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S01E09 - Techno Terror: Inside Brian Pinkerton’s The Perfect Stranger

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David Niall Wilson @davidniallwilson.com · 12/10/2025

Hot Off the Crossroad Press 10-12 #Newsletter #CrossroadPress - Submarine thrillers, horror, historical fiction - free download codes, @brianpinkerton1.bsky.social featured - so much more...

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Brian Pinkerton @brianpinkerton1.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Have you met Alison? Available in hardcover, paperback and ebook. #booksky

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Brian Pinkerton @brianpinkerton1.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

The Chicagoland Horror Writers Association invaded Fan Expo this past weekend to meet readers and creators, sign books and host a panel. Unleashed from left: Bryan Alaspa, Christopher Bevard, Grace Daly, Brian Pinkerton, David Rider, John Everson, Matthew Salinas #booksky #fanexpochicago

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Brian Pinkerton @brianpinkerton1.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Come visit Fan Expo Chicago, August 15-17! You can find me at the Horror Writers Association booth with other great authors for books and signings. The fun takes place at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, Illinois. #booksky @hwachicagochapter.bsky.social @fanexpochicago.bsky.social

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Brian Pinkerton @brianpinkerton1.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

We found our dog Ollie hiding from Fourth of July fireworks in a food cabinet.

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Brian Pinkerton @brianpinkerton1.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

"The Perfect Stranger just blew me away. I literally couldn't put it down. I'd even go as far to say it's one of the best I've ever read." The reader reviews on Amazon and Goodreads have been wonderful and mean a lot. Here's the latest. #booksky www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

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Paul Eastley's review of The Perfect Stranger

5/5: Wow. I think I'd forgotten just what a really good book was. Don't get me wrong, I'm not knocking all the books I've 5 starred and there've been some rippers but "The Perfect Stranger" just blew ...

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Brian Pinkerton @brianpinkerton1.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

This Saturday, June 21, I'll be at Barnes & Noble Oswego, Illinois, 1 to 3 p.m., signing The Perfect Stranger. If you are in the area, come by and say hi! #artificialintelligence #scifithriller #brianpinkerton

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Brian Pinkerton @brianpinkerton1.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

This Saturday, June 21, I'll be signing books at Barnes & Noble, Oswego, Illinois. If you're in the area, come say hi! #booksky #scifibooks #brianpinkerton

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Brian Pinkerton @brianpinkerton1.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Save a tree! For a limited time, you can download the eBook edition of The Perfect Stranger for just 99 cents at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple, Google and Kobo. #booksky #scifibooks

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Brian Pinkerton @brianpinkerton1.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

A.I. created a "summer reading list" of recommended books that was published in The Chicago Sun-Times, Philadelphia Inquirer and other newspapers. Big problem: A.I. faked titles and summaries promoting books that didn't exist. Oops. #booksky #writingcommunity chicago.suntimes.com/news/2025/05...

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Syndicated content in Sun-Times special section included AI-generated misinformation

A Chicago freelance journalist said he did not fact-check information he compiled using AI before including it in stories for media clients.

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Brian Pinkerton @brianpinkerton1.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

This Saturday, May 24, I'll be signing books at Barnes & Noble, Naperville, from 1-3 p.m. If you're in the area, come say hi! #booksky #scifibooks

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Brian Pinkerton @brianpinkerton1.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

"A gripping and thought-provoking thriller that brilliantly captures the anxieties of our increasingly digital world... I highly recommend this one." www.thebookdesire.com/2025/04/a-re...

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A Review of Brian Pinkerton's "The Perfect Stranger"

Discover captivating book reviews, and reading recommendations. Join our vibrant community of bookies and find your next favorite read.

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Brian Pinkerton @brianpinkerton1.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Barnes & Noble Wicker Park in Chicago.

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Brian Pinkerton @brianpinkerton1.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Pink Floyd live at Pompeii IMAX! The Pinkertons are there. Careful with that axe, Eugene. #pinkfloyd

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Brian Pinkerton @brianpinkerton1.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Chicagoland friends -- this Saturday, April 26, I'll be signing books at Barnes & Noble, Wicker Park, Chicago, from 2-4 p.m. If you're in the area, come say hi! #booksky #scifibooks

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Brian Pinkerton @brianpinkerton1.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Ten years ago today. Meeting the legendary John Waters.

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Brian Pinkerton @brianpinkerton1.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Chicagoland friends -- this Saturday, April 26, I'll be signing books at Barnes & Noble, Wicker Park, Chicago. If you're in the area, come say hi! #booksky #scifibooks

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Brian Pinkerton @brianpinkerton1.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

I'm excited to be signing books at Barnes & Noble Chicago in Wicker Park. It's a beautiful new B&N store in a historic 1919 neoclassical building with an intricate stained-glass window in the ceiling. Saturday, April 26, from 2-4 p.m. Come visit! stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/978006...

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Brian Pinkerton @brianpinkerton1.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

C2E2 2025! I shared a panel with Al Julius, Scott Kenemore, GE Woods, Christopher Hawkins & David Rider. The room was packed, the audience asked great questions. We also signed books at Anderson’s Bookshop's booth. They had a shelf of Pinkertons! #booksky #writingcommunity #horrorwriters

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Brian Pinkerton @brianpinkerton1.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

If you are at C2E2 today, be sure to visit Anderson's Bookshop (Booth 163) for signed copies of The Perfect Stranger, The Intruders and The Nirvana Effect! #c2e2 #chicagoevents

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Brian Pinkerton @brianpinkerton1.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

CU at C2E2........ Panel and book signing on Saturday, April 12, Chicago. Yes, this photo is from my mass murderer days. #booksky #horrornovels #C2E2

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Jen Mierisch @jenmierisch.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

This book is so damn good, I read it in one day. (And I am a slow reader!) It's a tight little thriller that's perfect for any of us who work from home, or who think AI might be getting a bit too good at what it does. Check out "The Perfect Stranger" by @brianpinkerton1.bsky.social

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Brian Pinkerton @brianpinkerton1.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

Chicagoland friends: I recently dropped by Barnes and Noble Old Orchard to sign their stock of The Perfect Stranger. Signed copies can also be found at Barnes and Noble Village Crossing & Barnes and Noble Algonquin. I'll be signing at Barnes and Noble Wicker Park on April 26, 2-4 p.m. #booksky

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