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David Jarvis

@davidjarvis.bsky.social
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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"

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David Jarvis @davidjarvis.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I hope your chores are not too onerous and you find some time for writing. I have now finished Book 7 in the Michaela 'Mike' Kingdom series. Ready for publishing in March 2027 (and ready for your holiday next year).
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David Jarvis @davidjarvis.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
From today's The Times: "Trump has also hit out at Taiwan’s dominance of parts of the global tech supply chain, particularly the computer chip mass market, and demanded America become more self-sufficient." Why not read Jan the Dutchman? @hobeckbooks.bsky.social and Amazon t.co/qDDMia6hng
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David Jarvis @davidjarvis.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Beautiful wall decoration in a Madrid restaurant. It almost makes you want to become a writer? #book #writer #thriller
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David Jarvis @davidjarvis.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
5* Amazon review for Jan the Dutchman: The ultimate high concept thriller Another outing for Michaela ‘Mike’ Kingdom, David Jarvis’ hyper-focused, motorbike-riding CIA analyst As ever, Jarvis has his finger on the topical pulse. Brilliant concept. @hobeckbooks.bsky.social Amazon t.co/qDDMia6hng
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David Jarvis @davidjarvis.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
"So, Alice, tell me again what happened when you bent over and had your head down this rabbit hole?" @girlsown.bsky.social
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David Jarvis @davidjarvis.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Waterstones review by Debbie Young "This book was no exception to the rule of me thinking what is going on here to see it becoming blinding obvious at the end. A fabulous read with very clever writing and ingenious plotting. Thoroughly recommended" @hobeckbooks.bsky.social Amazon t.co/Z09AgFqL80
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David Jarvis @davidjarvis.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
The perfect book to cheer you up on a wet and grey day? From @hobeckbooks.bsky.social, Amazon t.co/qDDMia6hng and all good book shops.
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‘I think he’s dead and other funny stories’ is the fourth book of real-life short tales about me, my family and friends, written in a raw and gritty style. Incidents, accidents and unexpected outcomes that will make you smile and possibly cry a little. amzn.eu/d/6GfNSgO
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"I think he's dead!" and other funny stories (Born in Stockport - Grew up in the Royal Navy)
"I think he's dead!" and other funny stories (Born in Stockport - Grew up in the Royal Navy) eBook : Perkins, Maurice: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
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David Jarvis @davidjarvis.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
A little known fact that Magritte's early paintings only portrayed a very small pipe. @girlsown.bsky.social
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David Jarvis @davidjarvis.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Daisy was miles away. She hadn't even noticed that the boom had pierced Roger's head. @girlsown.bsky.social
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David Jarvis @davidjarvis.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
"Again David Jarvis has produced a cracking, fast-paced roller-coaster of a novel. He's up there with the best." Lesley Barclay on Goodreads. September 2026. The Violin and Candlestick @hobeckbooks.bsky.social and Amazon t.co/GBaVwPZkU1
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David Jarvis @davidjarvis.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Wonderful review from Debbie on X. "great characters, lots of suspense and fabulous touches of humour". Glad it made you smile. @HobeckBooks Amazon t.co/qDDMia6hng
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David Jarvis @davidjarvis.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
“Molly, you are very lucky. This is the last copy we have of Jan the Dutchman by David Jarvis.” @girlsown.bsky.social
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Girl’s Own advice (@girlsown.bsky.social)
Illustrations and genuine replies from the Girl’s Own Paper 1880-1899. (‘Girls’ at the time meant roughly age 15 to 29 years). Working back to the 33,000 followers I had in the other place! Caption co...
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David Jarvis @davidjarvis.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Headline picture from today's The Times. Why not read an intelligent thriller about oil discovery near the Falklands? It's set in London, Swindon and Llandudno ... yes, really. Check out the great reviews on Amazon From @hobeckbooks.bsky.social and Amazon t.co/8ihOccQjps
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David Jarvis @davidjarvis.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
A thriller set on the Strait of Hormuz ... @hobeckbooks.bsky.social and and Amazon amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D54FBVK8
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David Jarvis @davidjarvis.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Reviews on Goodreads: "This is the third David Jarvis book I’ve read, and he’s done it again, written a book that is relevant and compulsive." 5* Debbie Young "This author just seems to go from strength to strength." 5* Emma Hardy @hobeckbooks.bsky.social and t.co/R31f6m7rhD
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David Jarvis @davidjarvis.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Surely they haven't found out where Jan the Dutchman lived? "This is a book, a series and an author which I can’t recommend highly enough." Andy Wormald @amwbooks "David has perfected his craft." MLWillliams @hobeckbooks.bsky.social and Amazon t.co/qDDMia6hng
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Hobeck Books @hobeckbooks.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
One of my (the Beck) favourite paintings and a great thriller, to boot! Why not check out why the readers and reviewers agree with me?
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David Jarvis @davidjarvis.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Congratulations to Olly Jarvis and everyone in the Hobeck team @hobeckbooks.bsky.social for the excellent review in The Times today.
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David Jarvis @davidjarvis.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Interested in the complex relationship between Morocco, Spain and Algeria? Why not read This is not a Pipe? "The way in which David Jarvis writes is engaging and intelligent, with a dry humour to it ..." @hobeckbooks.bsky.social Amazon t.co/R31f6m7rhD
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David Jarvis @davidjarvis.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Great minds!
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David Jarvis @davidjarvis.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
They all watched in anticipation to see if the wart on Isabelle's head had disappeared after the vicar had whacked it with the Holy Bible. Unfortunately, it seemed to be getting bigger. @girlsown.bsky.social
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David Jarvis @davidjarvis.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Amazon 5* review of The Green Feathers A great read. I love spy stories. "A cracking read. I was glued to this for the day and a half it took me to read it, although I did take breaks for sustenance now and again!" @hobeckbooks.bsky.social and Amazon t.co/Z09AgFqL80
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David Jarvis @davidjarvis.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Still don't know the identity of Jan the Dutchman? @hobeckbooks.bsky.social and Amazon t.co/qDDMia6hng
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David Jarvis @davidjarvis.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
"... you may only lift and clean the ball when it is on the green. Now, Roddy, no more Rules of Golf. Put your putter back in the bag." @girlsown.bsky.social
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David Jarvis @davidjarvis.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
New review "Yet another great thriller from David - they keep on getting better. Great plotting and characters. Mike Kingdom stars again. That Jan the Dutchman isn't called Jan, isn't a Dutchman and isn't dead is a great premise. Thank-you David and keep them coming." @hobeckbooks.bsky.social
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David Jarvis @davidjarvis.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
"What are we queuing for?" "2027 Wimbledon tickets." @girlsown.bsky.social
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Hobeck Books @hobeckbooks.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Calling all David Jarvis fans! If you don't yet subscribe to Hobeck, and if you subscribe now, you can download Crime Bites including a short story by David! Subscribe for your FREE ebook - also includes stories by Robert Daws and others www.hobeck.net @davidjarvis.bsky.social
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David Jarvis @davidjarvis.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
I thought she had found Nemo.
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David Jarvis @davidjarvis.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
LesleyB on Amazon "David's writing style is very easy to read, sprinkled with wry humour; his characters are believable and plotting exciting ... I've already taken 'Mike' Kingdom into my heart. Bring on her next case." @hobeckbooks.bsky.social and Amazon t.co/8ihOccQjps
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David Jarvis @davidjarvis.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
If my characters behaved themselves I wouldn't have a book.
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David Jarvis @davidjarvis.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
What a great idea from @vizcomic.bsky.social ? I 'll try this with Rebecca and Adrian @hobeckbooks.bsky.social and see how I get on. Could save me months of writing. I'll let you all know what they say.
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David Jarvis @davidjarvis.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Review of The Green Feathers "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; this is exactly what I enjoy reading." Amazon t.co/Z09AgFqL80
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David Jarvis @davidjarvis.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Review from USA "Another clever "this could be happening right under your nose" scheme; another case of trying to think through the possibilities as fast as Mike uncovers new facts; another example of just the right touch of irony and humour." @hobeckbooks.bsky.social Amazon t.co/qDDMia6hng
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David Jarvis @davidjarvis.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Excellent
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David Jarvis @davidjarvis.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Why not join us on our Zoom chat Thursday 2nd July at 2.15pm? It should be good fun. us05web.zoom.us/j/8291471714... and, later, if necessary us05web.zoom.us/j/8999612606... Tregolls Book Club @hobeckbooks.bsky.social
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David Jarvis @davidjarvis.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Review from Tregolls "Another exciting novel by this author who ... writes with confidence, bringing scenery and situations to life and making his characters so believable that the reader becomes totally immersed in their world." @hobeckbooks.bsky.social, Amazon t.co/qDDMia6hng and book shops
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David Jarvis @davidjarvis.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Take yourself back to the days before mobile phones and the internet. How did the secret services cope with an overload of information? A witty and intelligent thriller. My first novel. troubador.co.uk/author/david... and Amazon www.amazon.co.uk/Collation-Un...
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David Jarvis @davidjarvis.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Halfway through the sequel to Jan the Dutchman. I have a working title. There could be a new series? From @hobeckbooks.bsky.social Amazon amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G8KJ2W9S and all good book stores
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David Jarvis @davidjarvis.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
"Have you had spotted dick before, Harry?" "No, but I eat a lot of yoghurt and I find wearing a loose dress helps." @girlsown.bsky.social
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David Jarvis @davidjarvis.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
New 5* review from USA "Exactly the kind of main character I want to get to know better working against a criminal with a very clever scheme. Nicely written, with an amusing twist in the very last line, and kept my interest all the way through." @hobeckbooks.bsky.social and Amazon t.co/8ihOccQjps
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David Jarvis @davidjarvis.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Well, that's the advertising budget blown ... what next? @hobeckbooks.bsky.social, Amazon amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G8KJ2W9S and all good book stores
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David Jarvis @davidjarvis.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Nor do I but I was interested in my average progress.
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David Jarvis @davidjarvis.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
To all the writers out there. How many words do you write a day on average? For This Is Not a Pipe I took six months from first word to the last edited word. That averages out at 437 words a day. @hobeckbooks.bsky.social #writer #author #book #thriller #novel
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David Jarvis @davidjarvis.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
New review "Another brilliant novel by one of the masters in the art of storytelling. This author seems to give a bit more with each book he produces. The dilemma for me with this book was wanting to know how it ends but not wanting it to the end." @hobeckbooks.bsky.social Amazon t.co/Gvv57IwKjJ
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David Jarvis @davidjarvis.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Check out this collection of short stories from Aspects of Crime Free on Kindle unlimited and available in hard cover from Amazon. My contribution is called Dutch Courage
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David Jarvis @davidjarvis.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
So many people use 'Berk' and don't realise where it came from. Thanks for not giving me a 'Tsk'.
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David Jarvis @davidjarvis.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
"I didn't know you were a Berkeley Hunt man , Mr Fortescue?" "I didn't know that you were up in Cockney rhyming slang, Miss Withers." @girlsown.bsky.social
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David Jarvis @davidjarvis.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
While out today, I was thinking that writing is like walking along a straight path ... ... then I came back to reality, realised I was in the wrong field, tripped over a stone and twisted my ankle. That's more like it. #author #writer #thriller #book
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David Jarvis @davidjarvis.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Come to think of it, I've never tested if you are a robot. Please complete ... or buy the book. @hobeckbooks.bsky.social, Amazon t.co/qDDMia6hng and all good book stores
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