Run Amok Books

A fantastic event to launch my new novel 'Riprap' at Waterstones, Witney last night. Fun was had and wine was drunk, hecklers dealt with! Many thanks to Patti and the team and the wonderful host, Dave Kelly @RunAmok_books @realVernonSmith

#ReadingCommunity #WritingCommunity #IndependentPublishing #ChinaskiAward The following four books are our nominees for the 2026 Chinaski Award:

RIP Len DEIGHTON

Happy Birthday to the Demon Dog!

Off topic @realVernonSmith is a great writer. I dig him like Elmore Leonard.

This weekend's read @MRPhill25 @RunAmokCrime @RunAmok_books @realVernonSmith Thanks Matt for agreeing to write a piece for @aspectsofcrime looking forward to sharing with readers.

And I started into this one last night - it is off to a cracker of a start. Really enjoying some gritty noir and looking forward to the rest. Great work @JoelNedecky @RunAmok_books @realVernonSmith @Paulodaburka

Harry’s Grail PI Harry Kenmare returns for a third epic and explosive journey of vice, violence, and vengeance. Buckle up for a rip-roaring romp awash with brutality, sex, and good old-fashioned street justice. In Harry’s world there are no holds barred and sacred cows get butchered and barbecued. You’ve been warned! AU: amzn.asia/d/3NY1Nrq UK: amzn.eu/d/5kIZ8zo US: a.co/d/4i39n0F

Somewhere young people are making #music you've never heard. Somewhere an author has written a #book unlike any other. #Indie filmmakers are shooting completely original #movies. Corporations don't want you to know that. If you look for new #art, though, you'll find it.

Desert General in 29 Palms, CA

Publication day for my novel Riprap - deeee-lighted to be joining the @RunAmok_books stable. Many thanks to @realVernonSmith and Gary Anderson for taking me on... Available here: blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/produ…

New @aspectsofcrime podcast @LesleyKara @PenguinUKBooks Podfollow pod.fo/e/37e00f apple.co/3M5jnsu spot: bit.ly/4qHLKw6

Such a pleasure to work with @Frank_Zafiro 's characters...Killer action here set in the San Diego/Tijuana border region. Check it out!

THE BROKEN DETECTIVE is set in Winnipeg in October. In case you’re wondering what the city is like in the winter, here’s our current temp in degrees Celsius. Side note: Book 2 in the Jake Joelsen series is set in January and February. #coldasf #winnipeg #thebrokendetective

Approaching publication day for my novel 'Riprap'. Here's what that fine gentleman @HarrySword had to say about it. Harry's a superb writer, a sportsman and a shepherd, so if you haven't already crossed paths, as your lawyer I advise you to immediately do so....

A year of Crime Time FM #InPersonWithPaul podfollow.com/1556906895 Apple.co/3znb7b5

Looking forward to seeing Rip Rap in the world at the end of the month. It's true, McCulloch writes with passion and authenticity. Congratualtions.

New @MalcolmKempt chats A GIFT BEFORE DYING @BaskervilleJMP Podfollow pod.fo/e/37c710 apple.co/3znb7b5 @CrimeTimeUK @Inkwellmgmt @GidJudges @BarryForshaw3 @VictoriaSelman @CrimeReads @jackreacherbook @CanadaHardcover @realVernonSmith @JoelNedecky @aspectsofcrime

COPS WRITING CRIME! For anyone interested in crime fiction authors who used to be cops, my project collects them all. Now at 432 members. Feel free to suggest any others, and feel even more free to try some of this realistic crime writing. Highly recommended. Cheers, ABP abpatterson.com.au/also-cops-writ… @Paulodaburka @realVernonSmith @unclebpublicat1 @RunAmok_books @CavLiterature

Delighted to reveal the cover for my new novel 'Riprap'. Publication coming 30 January from the superb @RunAmok_books @realVernonSmith. Huge thanks for @MrEwanMorrison for the cover quote. The brilliant cover design comes courtesy of Rory Ambrose.