Tom Mead
@tommeadauthor
He/Him. Author of DEATH AND THE CONJUROR, THE MURDER WHEEL, and CABARET MACABRE published by Mysterious Press (US) and Head of Zeus (UK) "Ingenious" - The Guardian "Ingenious" - The Times Rep: Lorella Belli Literary Agency
I'm very proud of my good friend Natalie for finishing her debut novel, THE HOLLOW GARDEN. Thank you so much for my advance copy, in a beautiful package reflecting the Gothic magnificence within!
Today's the day, mystery fans! ALL THE CRIME IN THE WORLD: LOCKED ROOM MYSTERIES AND IMPOSSIBLE PUZZLES FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE is now available! Last time I checked there were 5 signed copies left, so if you want one I suggest you act fast!! crippen-and-landru.myshopify.com/products/all...
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Cover reveal! ALL THE CRIME IN THE WORLD: LOCKED ROOM MYSTERIES AND IMPOSSIBLE PUZZLES FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE, edited by Gigi Pandian and myself for Crippen & Landru
What an amazing day at Newark Book Festival! And such a perfect way to celebrate 10 years. The brilliant Tim Rideout moderated a "Battle of the Genres," and I had the honour of duking it out with the wonderful Laura Purcell, Marcia Hutchinson, and Mia Kuzniar.
Thrilled to be launching "The Lamp in the Window" as part of this Halloween festival!
Another fabulous pic from yesterday's splendidly morbid outing to Highgate, courtesy of Essie Fox. L-R: @emreadsthebooks.bsky.social , moi, @barbaranadel.bsky.social , Kate Griffin
What a glorious way to spend an afternoon! Exploring Highgate with gorgeous, bookish people. Let's do it again soon! Essie Fox, Kate Griffin, @barbaranadel.bsky.social and @emreadsthebooks.bsky.social
On a short break from my travels (June is indeed a hectic month) I spent some time signing 200 tip-in sheets for the special collector's edition of THE LAMP IN THE WINDOW!
Q. What role connects Jack Lemmon, Alan Alda, and Indira Varma? A. Poor ol' Shelly 'The Machine' Levene Glengarry Glen Ross is such a sharp, funny play. The Old Vic's new production is great, and highly recommended
All the Spectors, including THE HOUSE AT DEVIL'S NECK, signed at Foyles Charing Cross Road!
One of many highlights from the Bodies from the Library conference: a chance to see my great friend Rob Reef, who gifted me a copy of the latest book in his superb Stableford mystery series, and which he has (very kindly) dedicated to me. I'm very honoured, Rob, thank you! See you again soon!
Still giddy with the brilliance of this year's SOLD OUT Bodies from the Library conference. I did a talk on John Dickson Carr (my fave) and spent time in the company of some of the best people. Huge congratulations to John Curran, Mark Green, Susan Cooper et al for making it a roaring success!
Next up at the SOLD OUT Bodies from the Library: Victoria Dowd on the irresistible subject of Van Dine and the rules of detective fiction
Kicking off a SOLD OUT Bodies from the Library conference, two grandmasters: Simon Brett and Martin Edwards being delightfully witty and convivial on the history of The Detection Club
A rare pleasure: signing THE HOUSE AT DEVIL'S NECK at Waterstones, Trafalgar Square to the sound of "My Neighbour Totoro"
I couldn't leave Piccadilly without stopping by Waterstones to sign some books! They now have a number of defaced copies of THE HOUSE AT DEVIL'S NECK, plus the other Spectors 😀
Jonathan Creek swag has arrived from Idiot Box Books, and I'm absolutely delighted! Beautifully produced book THE FANTOM OF THE ACROPOLIS (signed by David Renwick), plus the script of my favourite JC episode (also signed).
Some of the wonderful people I spent time with at Shetland Noir! Friends old and new. Kate Ellis, Victoria Dowd, Tom Benjamin, Ben Bruce, Suzy Aspley, Tim Rideout, Alex Gray, Lin Anderson
Well here's a splendid surprise! THE HOUSE AT DEVIL’S NECK is one of the New York Times' "Thrilling Historical Mysteries"!
Fantastic panel with some incredible writers and a huge audience this morning at Shetland Noir! "Murder Most Complicated" with the brilliant Marsali Taylor, Lesley Kara, Victoria Dowd, and Tom Benjamin!
Made it to gorgeous, Gothic Edinburgh! And signed plenty of copies of THE HOUSE AT DEVIL'S NECK at Topping & Co and Waterstones!
The odyssey begins! First stop en route to Shetland Noir was Waterstones Leeds, where they now have a stack of signed copies of THE HOUSE AT DEVIL'S NECK. Many thanks to Jodie for welcoming me!
The word is out! Thanks to the tireless efforts of @lorellabelliagency.bsky.social , the first two Spector books, DEATH AND THE CONJUROR and THE MURDER WHEEL, will be published in South Korea!