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I kill people for a living in my 5* Thrillers: The DI Hunter Wilson and Jane Renwick Thrillers.

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Val Penny
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It’s my privilege and pleasure to be the main sponsor for the Scottish International Fly Fishing Team. The boys are competing in the 2024 home international competition. Help me wish them luck. Tight lines boys!
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5 years
My mother passed this morning peacefully in her sleep. RIP Mum.
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6 years
Hunter's Chase - available to order on Amazon now!
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5 years
The third Edinburgh Crime Mystery: This is @valeriepenny 's HUNTER'S FORCE - You can order at or read it #FREE on #KindleUnlimited now!
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8 years
#Caturday - try to ease out the stress of the week
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5 years
Lovely 5 stars review Rebus watch out Hunter is on the case Hunter’s Revenge - Edinburgh Crime Mysteries #2 by Val Penny I read the 1st book Hunters Chase, I couldn't wait for this one. Val Penny is up there among the Best Crime. Loved characters & setting
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5 years
For the first time ever. On pre-order now. The third Edinburgh Crime Mystery. This is @valeriepenny 's HUNTER'S FORCE. Be the first to order, now.
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Val Penny
6 years
Edinburgh Crime Mysteries #1 Hunter's Chase & #2 Hunter's Revenge at Amazon or #FREE on #KU
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6 years
The Bestselling Edinburgh Crime Mysteries #books are #FREE on #KU #crimefiction #thrillers
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5 years
Preorders for the exciting crime thriller, Hunter’s Blood, available now! Don’t miss out!
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6 years
'Hunter's Revenge' the acclaimed crime thriller now available to pre- order
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5 years
5* Review for The pace of the plot is just right and kept me turning the pages in this classic whodunit, one that should put the author up there amongst the great crime-writers. She’s researched well and knows how to skilfully build tension in the plot.
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Val Penny
4 years
#keepcalmandsmile #books 📚 Edinburgh Crime Mysteries #FREE to read on #KU Hunter’s Chase Hunter’s Revenge Hunter’s Force Hunter’s Blood
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2 months
Have you read The DI Hunter Wilson Crime Thrillers? The reviews are fab! “The hugely talented Val Penny has delivers pacey, tense reads featuring Edinburgh's most famous detective, DI Hunter Wilson.” #ku #crimefiction Catch the books @SpellBoundBks
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Guess what, Hunter’s Chase (DI Hunter Wilson Crime Thriller #1 ) my first novel is still a best seller after all these years. If you haven’t caught up with Hunter and his team yet, catch them here: #ku #crimefiction #thriller
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3 years
So lovely to have @EamonnHolmes and @RuthieeL back on @thismorning - 5 days a week are a joy. Could do without a replacement Friday presenter ruining the programme - oh dear.
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6 years
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5 years
The wait is over! I can share the new cover of Hunter’s Blood today! Pre-order coming soon!
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2 months
Have you read Hunter’s Blood yet? It has great reviews and you might enjoy it! ‘An excellently plotted dual timeline story that kept me turning the page. Ms Penny is right up there with Peter James, in my humble opinion.’ #crimefiction #thrillers #ku
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5 years
#MondayMood #excited #bookstoread Look which book the lady next to me on the train was reading! I introduced myself & signed her copy (she asked me to sign it!) I am thrilled.
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4 years
Celebrate! Join me to celebrate the publication of The Edinburgh Crime Mysteries #4 - Hunter’s Blood - at West Kilbribe Library at 17.30 on 23rd January 2020. Free drinks & snacks provided.
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4 years
The Edinburgh Crime Mysteries novels are #FREE to read on #KU Hunter’s Chase Hunter’s Revenge Hunter’s Force Hunter’s Blood
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1 month
The First Cut - A Jane Renwick Thrillers went to the Berlin Film Festival this year. Have you read it yet? You’ll find it here @SpellBoundBks #ku #crimethrillers
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5 years
#wednesdaymorning #WednesdayThoughts #books Thank you to everybody who helped make Hunter’s Force a best seller yesterday - ❤️ - to you all - and get it now if you missed it!
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4 years
Preorder a great read now Hunter’s Secret, The Edinburgh Crime Mysteries # 5 is available now -
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22 days
A new baby in the family means new knits. (I hope she likes red…!)
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28 days
Such a great 5* review for Hunter’s Secret - ‘Val never disappoints . She skilfully draws the reader into Hunter’s world and ensures they stay there until the bitter end. Brilliant read.’ Get it here - #ku #crimefiction .
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17 days
Need a summer read? What about starting June with the bestselling crime thriller Hunter’s Chase? #crimethriller #crimefiction #summerreads #ku
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5 years
Crime? Thriller? Mystery? Preorder The Edinburgh Crime Mysteries: Hunter's Chase, Hunter's Revenge, Hunter's Force - Discounts for full sets at Books on the Beach Author Signing Blackpool 20 July 2019
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Val Penny
3 years
My main character, DI Hunter Wilson has one main virtue - he is loyal and supports his team and family members listen on or read #FREE #audiobook #KU #theedinburghcrimemysteries #crimefiction
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3 months
Another 5* review for my crime thriller Hunter’s Chase ‘Penny has hit a home run with her first book in this series. It's fast-paced, filled with intrigue, and keeps you on the edge of your seat. A five-star read!’ #crimefiction #edinburgh #scotland #dihunterwilsoncrimethrillers
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4 years
Please join me, @JoanLivingston @RoseMcClelland1 @CharlieTyler17 @kjohnsonwrites @SarahDavisAuth1 and @jessicathauthor to celebrate the publication of the new crime thriller Hunter's Secret. You'll find us online at 18.00-22.00 BST on 08.08.2020. …
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4 years
Hunter by name – Hunter by nature: DI Hunter Wilson will not rest until his friend’s death is avenged. #Christmas #gifts #books #WritingCommunity #writerslife
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2 months
Another 5* review for Hunter’s Review ‘Hunter and his detectives are great characters and really work well as a team as well as being close and loyal friends. Thoroughly enjoyable - I am looking forward to meeting them again in book 3.’ #ku #crimefiction
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6 years
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9 days
Such fun being out and about in London yesterday promoting The Jane Renwick Thriller - The First Cut - in London yesterday! If you haven’t read it yet - you can catch it here - #crimefiction #thrillers #ku
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3 years
#mondaythoughts #writing #BookTwitter #Reading #KU Hunter’s Blood -The Edinburgh Crime Mysteries #4 - 5* ‘Penny has written a fast-paced, gripping mystery, full of twist and meanders. I devoured it within 2 days’
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4 years
A fast-paced, superbly crafted murder mystery. 5* #FREE on #KU The fifth brilliant instalment of Penny’s Edinburgh Crime Mysteries is a well crafted story with a familiar cast and new faces.
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5 years
Today would have been Mum’s birthday. I miss her. RIP Mum.
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19 days
5* review for Hunter’s Revenge - ‘I did not work it all out before the answer was revealed. Another very enjoyable read from Val Penny. I look forward to reading more about DI Hunter Wilson.’ #crimefiction #thrillers #edinburgh
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5 years
@greenwichlibs Join me @valeriepenny as part of the Festival of Learning at #elthamlibrary at 2pm on Monday 17 June to chat about reading, writing & getting published. Gift shopping? Pick up a signed novel! #booksforsale #bookstoread
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4 years
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Hunter's Secret' is one seriously cracking read and then some.’ Another bestselling thriller in The Edinburgh Crime Myseries series.
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26 days
A gripping thriller to celebrate the summer - Hunter’s Blood - you’ll find it at SpellBound Books Ltd or here #crimefiction #thrillers #ku
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3 years
You wrote the book? Then make a resolution and Let’s Get Published #books #WritingCommunity #writing #publish #bookstoread #NewYearResolutions #selfhelp
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6 years
Lemon Blossom by Nina Romano @ninsthewriter via @valeriepenny
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1 year
Another new 5* review of The Jane Renwick Thriller, The First Cut, ‘I enjoyed this fast-moving story and read it in a few days. When I had to leave it for any reason I was always happy to get back to it.’ I love hearing when a reader has enjoyed my book! Did you enjoy it?
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3 years
Dates for your diary! Please follow the upcoming tour for Hunter’s Chase on audio. Tour by @beenamurder narration by Sean Pia. #CrimeFiction #audiobooks #KU #theedinburghcrimemysteries
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24 days
Thanks! Sales Rank (See Top 100 in Kindle Store) 1 in Scottish Crime 2 in Noir Crime 43 in Literature & Fiction (Kindle Store) Sales Rank (See Top 100 in Kindle Store) #2 in Noir Crime #42 in Literature & Fiction (Kindle Store)
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3 years
All my books are #free on #KindleUnlimited @amazon @darkstrokedark Great reads for dark winter nights.
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11 months
Hunter’s Blood the thrilling crime fiction novel out in paperback now or read free on Kindle Unlimited. #CrimeFiction #HuntersBlood #Free #KU -
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27 days
Best selling crime thrillers for your holidays! Read Hunter’s Revenge #free #ku
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7 months
End of Year Sale! Books signed to friends or family make inexpensive but personal Christmas gifts. Contact me to get yours in time for Christmas! (Only £9 including p&p within the UK)
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5 🌟review for The DI Hunter Crime Thriller - Hunter’s Chase - ‘A story full of twists and turns. A story that keeps you glued to the Book. Excellently written, with true to life characters.’ Start at the beginning of the series here #crimefiction #ku
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3 years
Another fab 5* star review for Hunter’s Secret An excellently plotted dual timeline story that kept me turning the page. Ms Penny is right up there with Peter James, in my humble opinion.
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5 years
I am thrilled - my second #crimefiction novel, Hunter’s Revenge, became a best seller - it is available to read #FREE on #KindleUnlimited
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2 years
I am desperately sad to return to the UK and learn of the death of my friend and mentor, Peter Robinson. My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, Sheila Halladay and all his friends and family. The world has lost a true gentleman and a fine author. RIP Peter. #WritingCommunity
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Val Penny
3 years
I am thrilled to be launching my new novel, The First Cut, A Jane Renwick Thriller, @swanwickwriters Thank you to my Swanwick pals and publishers @darkstrokedark for all your support. If you forgot to preorder you can get the new book here
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3 years
I'm excited to announce my upcoming book, The First Cut (A Jane Renwick Thriller) is available to preorder. Be the first to receive your copy on its day of release - August 8 - by placing your order through the exclusive link below...
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2 years
I have wanted to share this news for ages, and am now able to do it! I am joining the lovely @Sumaira39168664 @SpellBoundBks with a multi book deal. I am delighted. Time for my happy dance around the living room!
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2 years
Guess what? @SpellBoundBks have given me the schedule for the second edition of my books and the new books they will publish. I am so excited! More info to come soon - Gotta love all the team including @Sumaira39168664 @NicolaEast1 @DeeMGroocock
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1 month
The new article 'What does Swanwick mean to me?' by Anita D Hunt is out today. Enjoy!
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4 months
Thank you to for taking The First Cut to the Berlin Film Festival with a view to having the book turned into a film or TV story.
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6 years
Load your kindle #bookstoread The Edinburgh Crime Mysteries & are #FREE #KU #BlackFriday2018
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3 years
@thismorning @LoveIsland Why do we need to see @AlisonHammond ? It’s bad enough that she messes up Fridays - which I no longer watch.
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3 years
Lovely to have @EamonnHolmes back on @thismorning - and if we can’t have @RuthieeL then @RochelleHumes is a delight.
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4 years
Let's Get Published by Val Penny @valeriepenny via @valeriepenny
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Such a great 5* review for Hunter’s Secret - ‘Val never disappoints . She skilfully draws the reader into Hunter’s world and ensures they stay there until the bitter end. Brilliant read.’ Get it here - #ku #crimefiction .
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2 years
I received some beautiful flowers for finishing my cancer treatment with no name on the card - so I don’t know who to thank, but aren’t they lovely?
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