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Lesley Kara @lesleykara.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

👀 COVER REVEAL: my new book, TROUBLEMAKER, is out next January. 💙📚 It’s on the theme of the girl who cried wolf. How do you solve a murder when no one believes it took place? And now the killer has their sights set on YOU… Available to pre-order now : bit.ly/4mbmWKj

Acid green cover of my new book Troublemaker. A blue butterfly on a thorny black branch.

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TM Logan @tmloganauthor.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

A great turnout at Lowdham Book Festival - lovely to share the stage with fellow thriller authors @nikkismithauthor.bsky.social @lesleykara.bsky.social with expert chairing by Dr Tim Rideout🙏 Thanks to indy bookshop The Bookcase in Lowdham and everyone who joined us at Southwell Library!

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Tony Fisher @ponydish.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

My 2 minute book blog this week is a real summer holiday sizzler! @nikkismithauthor.bsky.social @lesleykara.bsky.social @insuspensepodcast.bsky.social

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Lesley Kara @lesleykara.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

👀 A photographic teaser of my next novel. Awaiting copy edits now so proofs should be ready soon! Drop a thumbs-up in the comments if you like reading early proofs ⬇️ 💙📚

A collage of pics: library, runner in park, bathroom, cemetery, little boy, person with knife, paracetamol, police officer, young man, woods, adults in classroom, a last will and testament

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Lesley Kara @lesleykara.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

June is shaping up nicely! 💙📚

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Lesley Kara @lesleykara.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Great day yesterday on the thriller panel with Emma Cook at the Ticehurst Literary Festival. We were interviewed by the very capable Sue Gaisford. Thanks to Rosalind Upton for organising everything so well! 💙📚

Rosalind, Emma and Lesley in front of book display

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In Suspense Podcast @insuspensepodcast.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

We’re wrapping this series of In Suspense with none other than Jeremy Vine — talking Murder on Line One, local radio nostalgia, Agatha Christie, and the lost art of the handwritten letter. 🕵️‍♂️📻✍️ We also have a long list of book/author recommendations. 💙📚 #podcast #jeremyvine #murderonlineone

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CL Taylor @callytaylor.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

A HUGE thank you to @andreamara.bsky.social , @lesleykara.bsky.social @nadinematheson.com Claire Douglas @carolinemitchell.bsky.social & @cjcookebooks.bsky.social Signed copies, made out to you, with a CL Taylor doodle from: bertsbooks.co.uk/product/its-... maxminervas.co.uk/products/its...

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In Suspense Podcast @insuspensepodcast.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Today, we talk to Anna Bailey about cats, alligators, Louisiana graveyards and their new book, Our Last Wild Days. Have a listen at podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/i...

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In Suspense Podcast @insuspensepodcast.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Today, we answer some of our listeners’ brilliant questions. We had such fun recording this episode so do have a listen! 💙📚 #podcast #podcastlife #listenersquestions #publishing #readersquestions #podcastlovers #authors

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Nikki Smith @nikkismithauthor.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Final shout out for any questions! DM myself or @lesleykara.bsky.social or @insuspensepodcast.bsky.social as we’ll be recording a session to go out next Thursday (27 March) on the podcast with our thoughts & answers!

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Lesley Kara @lesleykara.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Have you listened to The Novelry ‘On Writing’ podcast yet? #amwriting #writingtips 💙📚 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

Photo of Lesley Kara and Andrea Stewart recording a podcast episode for The Novelry entitled ‘Put Pressure On Your Hero’

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Waterstones Liverpool @waterstoneslpl.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Hello, bookish pals! We are here!! Come, join us - we're keen to find other readers, publishers, authors, publicists, book shops, story tellers and the book curious!!! We're very friendly and very keen to chat!!! 🙂📚

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In Suspense Podcast @insuspensepodcast.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Today, we talk to the fabulous Mari Hannah about her latest book, Her Sister’s Killer, and about making a career out of crime (crime WRITING, that is!) 💜💙📚#podcast #crimefiction #policeprocedurals www.in-suspense.co.uk

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In Suspense Podcast @insuspensepodcast.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Our topic today is The Art of the Psychological Thriller, so who better to talk to than the mega-bestselling author, Claire Douglas! Claire tells us all about her forthcoming novel, #thenewneighbours, and her incredible success over the last few years. www.in-suspense.co.uk

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Lesley Kara @lesleykara.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

You won’t want to miss this one with the fabulous Claire Douglas talking #psychologicalthrillers and much more! 💙📚 #booksky #podcasts

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Bay Tales @baytales.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

Hello from the Bay Tales team. That’s @vpeanuts.bsky.social & Ann Cleeves (author of Vera, Shetland & The Long Call). Our next event is Sat, 1 March ‘25 & we would love you to join us. Tickets available from our website.

Photo of Vic Watson and Ann Cleeves wearing Bay Tales merchandise, smiling to camera.

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nothing.beats.a.good.book @nicola-winter.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Giveaway on my instagram page

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Lesley Kara @lesleykara.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Do you belong to a book club or reading group? I’m in the process of creating book club kits for all my novels. The first one, for The Other Tenant, is now ready! Link below. #bookclubs #readinggroups #bookclubkits 💙📚 #booksky www.lesleykara.com/extras/bookc...

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BOOK CLUB KITS — Lesley Kara

I’m putting together book club kits for all my novels, and the first one is now ready. If your book club or reading group is diving into The Other Tenant , you’ll find a set of discussion questions...

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Lesley Kara @lesleykara.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Who’s going to @dorothykoomson.bsky.social’s Thrill Fest tonight? Can’t wait! 💙📚 #booksky #crimefiction

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Big Bearded Spookseller @bigbeardedbookseller.com · 01/01/2025

My main blog website is www.bigbeardedbookseller.com and I write about books, tarot, films, home cooking, solo gaming, photography and whatever takes my fancy, the blog also hosts author/illustrator/blogger interviews

Screenshot of the Big Bearded Bookseller blog with several different posts, menu and sidebar visiable

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Lesley Kara @lesleykara.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Still buzzing from @stockportnoir.bsky.social at the weekend! This will now be a firm date on the literary calendar! Book your tickets for next year now! They’re selling really fast! 💙📚 #booksky #crimefiction #booklovers

Photo of Lesley Kara with Natalie Chandler and Caroline England

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Lesley Kara @lesleykara.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

If you haven’t yet read one of @nadinematheson.com’s books, you’re missing a treat! I was, sadly, too late to quote for this one but it’s an absolute must-read! This author just keeps getting better and better! 💙📚 #booksky #crimefiction

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Lesley Kara @lesleykara.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Do have a listen to one of the nicest guys in the business. 💜💜

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Lesley Kara @lesleykara.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

👀 What’s this? The Other Tenant is just 99p for the whole of Feb! I mean… there’s no excuse not to buy it now, right? 😊 💙📚 #kindlemonthlydeal #booksky amzn.to/4aWReeB

The Other Tenant on e-reader with 99p sticker.

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Lesley Kara @lesleykara.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

What’s one of the best parts of being an author? Visiting book clubs! 📖🍷☕️ If you’d like me to join yours - either virtually or in person - or you just need some thoughtful questions, reach out in the comments below! #bookclubs #booksky #readinggroups 💙📚

A copy of The Other Tenant partially obscuring some book club questions, a candle and a set of binoculars.

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Lesley Kara @lesleykara.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

On location for the filming of #TheRumour last November with Sammi Willetts from @CubaPictures! Can’t wait until the TV show airs later this year! #booksky #booktoscreen #tvdrama 💙📚🎬

Photo of Lesley and Sammi on set in a gorgeous, light-filled house, sitting at a table and smiling to camera.

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Kit de Waal @kitdewaal.com · 28/01/2025

Writing residency for older writers! Please share!

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Lesley Kara @lesleykara.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

👀 Just discovered that #TheOtherTenant has been reduced. No idea for how long, so grab a copy while you can! 😉 💙📚 #booksky #crimefiction amzn.to/48xSQLe

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Lesley Kara @lesleykara.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Any Scooby Doo fans out there? 🤣 💙📚🎤🎙️

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Mere Literary Festival @merefestival.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

We are well on the way... planning a week in which to celebrate the written and spoken word. And we don't want you to miss out! #MereWiltshire #MereLiteraryFestival #LiteraryFestival #LiteraryFestival2025

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Lesley Kara @lesleykara.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Books are definitely classed as essentials - am I right? 💙📚 #TheOtherTenant #booklovers amzn.to/48xSQLe

Picture of The Other Tenant falling into a supermarket trolley with a caption that reads: Don’t forget to buy the essentials this weekend: wine, coffee, crisps, chocolate and my new paperback! It’s part of your five-a-day…

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Lesley Kara @lesleykara.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

@nikkismithauthor.bsky.social and I are really looking forward to interrogating (I mean, interviewing) Tom Hindle next week! I’d tag him in this but I think the Tom Hindle on here is a different Tom who keeps getting mistaken for crime writer Tom! 💙📚🎤

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Harrogate International Festivals @harrogatefestivals.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Just 6 months until #TheakstonsCrime 2025! Let the countdown commence 🕰️

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Lesley Kara @lesleykara.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Who is this smug woman? Rashid took it at Xmas & I’ve only just seen it! Seems fitting to post it on my publication day. Not that I’m smug but in 2017 I was on the verge of giving up on writing, so I feel very lucky to now have 5 novels out there & a TV series based on one of them coming soon. 🤸‍♂️🎬💙📚

Photo of Lesley holding a name card and beaming

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Lesley Kara @lesleykara.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

It’s paperback publication day for The Other Tenant! If you spot it in the supermarkets or shops, do please send me a pic 🙏🤗 as I have to stay at home today for a delivery. Thanks to everyone who’s read and reviewed the hardback. I’m so grateful. ❤️

Picture of The Other Tenant in three formats: e-reader, phone and paperback

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Lesley Kara @lesleykara.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

This is my fifth novel (paperback coming Thursday) and I can no longer remember whether it was harder or easier to write than the others. I have a feeling every novel nearly kills me and then I forget the pain and start writing another one. #TheOtherTenant 💙📚 #thriller #crimefiction amzn.to/48xSQLe

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Lesley Kara @lesleykara.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

Not today, Mirko. I’m in the middle of cooking a chicken casserole…

A very rude message from someone of Messenger…

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Lesley Kara @lesleykara.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

I just had to buy this beautiful edition of The Secret History. It was displayed in my new local bookshop - Station Books in Tunbridge Wells - but now it’s here, posing next to my ornamental vase. My old paperback version is so dog-eared…

Picture of special edition of The Secret History on glass console table next to gold coloured glass ornamental vase.

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Lesley Kara @lesleykara.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

I went to a barre fitness class this morning. Bloody hell! Such simple moves, but OMG, I’m feeling it now! 🤣🤣

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Lesley Kara @lesleykara.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

👀 Are you the type who pre-orders their next thriller, or do you wait for release day? 💬 If you're team pre-order, The Other Tenant is ready and waiting for you. ⬇️ Reserve your copy today! 💙📚 amzn.to/48xSQLe #PreOrderNow #BookCommunity #BooksOnBluesky #BlueskyBooks

A hand holding a paperback copy of The Other Tenant against a background photo of a communal hallway

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Trevor Wood @trevorwoodwrite.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

To mark the pb launch of The Silent Killer I'm doing a 7-day sponsored walk, six bookshops and 75 miles to raise money for Alzheimer's Research UK. There's a link below. It would be great if you could support this brilliant cause by donating or sharing this post www.justgiving.com/page/trevor-...

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Trevor's fundraiser for Alzheimer's Research UK

Help Trevor Wood raise money to support Alzheimer's Research UK

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Lesley Kara @lesleykara.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

Hooray! I’ve finished the first round of structural edits on Book 6! My deadline was 29 November so I’m not *too* late… 🤣🤣🤣

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