Nick Oldham Books

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I'm thrilled to announce that those wonderful folk at JOFFE BOOKS have released my Lume Books Vinnie Palmer thrillers in ONE omnibus box set. With almost 2K ratings on AMZ and GR averaging 4.5 stars, if you've not met Vinnie, you can have it all for the amazing price of 99p.
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D5DJX8HM

Tracked down this fella today. The world makes sense again!

Death at Dead Man's Stake: 1 (A Jessica Raker thriller) Hardcover – 3 Sept. 2024
'A life or death decision leads Sergeant Jessica Raker to swap the Metropolitan Police for trouble up north, but old enemies are on her tail . . .'

Death at Dead Man's Stake (A Jessica Raker thriller) Death at Dead Man's Stake (A Jessica Raker thriller)

Death at Dead Man's Stake (Jessica Raker, book 1) by Nick Oldham Death at Dead Man's Stake (Jessica Raker, book 1) by Nick Oldham - book cover, description.

This was a while back. Front & back cover of the PB of The Last Big Job circa 2000. Bit of a crackin' book if you ask me.😀

Happy publication day to...me.
“A dark and complex mystery that contrasts genuine honor with the false tokens paraded by the upper classes.” - Kirkus Revews, starred review.
"A riveting read." Booklist.

This'll do for me, thank you!

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Delighted to announce that Nick Oldham has signed a new two-book deal with Canongate Books’ subsidiary, Severn House with publication of the first in The Ribble Valley Thrillers, Death at Dead Man’s Stake set for early 2024 📚🎉

Remember back at the beginning of August when I said I had some interesting & exciting book publishing news to announce the week after? Something a bit different, but not too different?
And I never did?
Well, stand by your beds, this is it ---
I'm delighted to announce that I've signed a 2 book deal to kick off a new crime/thriller series with those wonderful folk at Severn House ... and the first of those books under the series name 'The Ribble Valley Thrillers' - entitled 'Death at Dead Man's Stake' - featuring PS Jessica Raker (who I'm sure you'll adore) will be published in May next year.
I'll post a bit of a blurb of what you can expect over the next few days.
I'm pretty dashed excited, I can tell you. I hope you are too.
(And in case you're wondering, Henry Christie will be back at some stage)
Huge thanks to Olav Wyper at SMA Talent and Sara Porter at Severn House.

I'm in Ibiza. The sun is shining. Charlie Big Spuds is moored up (though you can't quite see the name) so all is all right with the world !

Crime Fighter to Typewriter - Gibbon Bridge HotelGibbon Bridge Hotel Crime Fighter to Typewriter at Gibbon Bridge, Ribble Valley. A chance to meet talented mystery/thriller novelist Nick Oldham.

Why don't you join me for lunch and a writerly chat at the amazing Gibbon Bridge Hotel, Chipping on Saturday 16th September at 12 noon - should be a lot of fun.

Crime Fighter to Typewriter - Gibbon Bridge HotelGibbon Bridge Hotel Crime Fighter to Typewriter at Gibbon Bridge, Ribble Valley. A chance to meet talented mystery/thriller novelist Nick Oldham.

Slight geographic clue to my upcoming exciting book publishing news which I promise 🤔isn't too far away.

(pic courtesy of ordnance survey)

I'll be at the wonderful Gibbon Bridge Hotel in Chipping on Saturday 16th September for a meal and a chat ... please join me if you can. It will be fantastic.

Crime Fighter to Typewriter - Gibbon Bridge HotelGibbon Bridge Hotel Crime Fighter to Typewriter at Gibbon Bridge, Ribble Valley. A chance to meet talented mystery/thriller novelist Nick Oldham.

Death Ride (A Henry Christie Mystery Book 31) Death Ride (A Henry Christie Mystery Book 31) eBook : Oldham, Nick: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store

OK, I may have popped into Wimbledon Library on my recent jaunt to the capital ... can't think why.
(I'd like to say please excuse my appearance, but that's how I roll - untidily!)

MERCER

ALAN

Who passed away suddenly but peacefully at Royal Preston Hospital, on Thursday 20th July, aged 79 years.

Loving husband of Christine, much loved Dad of Tracey & Belinda, cherished Father-in-Law of Peter & Nick, much-missed Grandad of Charlotte, Olivia, Jessica, Sophie, Philip, William & James and a proud great-grandad to George & Arthur.

Alan’s funeral service will take place at Preston Crematorium on Thursday 3rd August at 9.45 am.

Family flowers only please and donations on memory of Alan can be made to The Rosemere Cancer Foundation.

All enquiries to William Houghton Funeral Directors, Chapel Hill, Longridge. Tel: 01772 782291.

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61 years of rockin’ together and here’s to many more! 🎸

Spotted at Wimbledon Library this week by Sophie Davidson ... nice to know that my books are all over the place!

Big thanks to the brilliant staff at Thornton Library for hosting me &
Roger Price this afternoon and the wonderful readers who turned out to the event. We had a real blast & laugh (and I made off with the chocolate bikkies, obviously).

The family of a teenage boy fatally stabbed on Digmoor Road in Skelmersdale last night have paid tribute to their son, grandson and brother.

Officers were called to the scene just after 9.00pm on Thursday (June 29) where the victim, 15-year-old Dylan Bragger from Skelmersdale, was found.

Despite the best efforts of emergency services, he sadly died at the scene.

In a tribute Dylan’s family said: “Our boy had a heart of gold, he was a gentle giant and was loved by so many. As a family we have no words to explain how we are feeling at this heart-breaking time.

“Dylan had such an infectious smile that would light up any room and he could cheer anyone up with one of his big bear hugs. Our boy didn’t deserve any of this, he was just a 15-year-old lad working towards being a car mechanic, with his whole life ahead of him. We’ve got a hole in our heart that will never heal and no amount of words will ever take our pain away.

“We love you always and forever. Fly high with our other angels DJ, all our love Mum, Dad, Nan, Meg, Moll, Shania, V, Lucas and Joel.

“We’d also like to express our thanks to everyone for all of their kind words and gestures, they haven’t gone unnoticed.”

Yesterday, a 28-year-old man was arrested in relation to Dylan’s murder and he remains in custody at this time.

Det Ch Insp Andrew Fallows, of the Force Major Investigation Team, said: “My thoughts remain with Dylan’s family and friends who are still coming to terms with his untimely death.

“We have now arrested a man and aren’t currently looking for anyone else in connection with Dylan’s death. That being said, our investigation is very much ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident and I would ask anybody with information that could assist us to come forward.”

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting log 1526 of June 29.

Alternatively call independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

You may have noticed a large police presence in Digmoor last night and we want to give you an update as to why.

We were called last night (Thurs 29 June) just after 9:00pm to a report that a teenage boy had been stabbed on Digmoor Road, Skelmersdale.

Despite the best efforts of emergency services, sadly the 15-year-old boy was pronounced dead at the scene. His family are being supported by specially trained officers and our thoughts remain with them at this difficult time.

A 28-year-old man has been arrested and an investigation has been launched.

Inspector Simon Pritchard, of Lancashire Police said: “A murder investigation is underway following the death of a boy in Skelmersdale.

“These are very sad and tragic circumstances and my thoughts are with the victim’s family at this time.

“Whilst we have made an arrest we would continue to appeal to anyone with information, or who feels they can assist with our enquiries, to come forward. This happened near to a busy dual carriageway, so we’d ask drivers to check their dash cam footage and think back to any unusual activity they may recall from the area. It’s important we build a picture of the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

“We recognise this will have caused some concern in the community but please be reassured incidents of this nature are rare and we have a dedicated team of detectives working on the case.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting log number 1526 of June 29th.

Republication of Craig Thomas thrillers by the wonderful people at Canelo. Thomas was up there in the elite of thriller writers for me, still is.

Crime Reading Month

This should be a cracking afternoon - join us if you can!

An Afternoon with Crime Writers Nick Oldham and Roger A Price - Event Details - Lancashire County Council Have an enjoyable afternoon listening to how Nick Oldham and Roger Price got started in writing crime, inspiration for their books and how they created their characters.