On the platform formerly known as Twitter, Louise Fairbairn gives high marks to #BastardVerdict.

A second referendum looms. Only a few know the truth about the first, and they must keep it secret. At any cost.
“Deft prose and sharp characters make this a must-read political thriller.” — Richie Narvaez, author of Hipster Death Rattle
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bastard-Verdict-James-McCrone/dp/0999137743/
#CrimeFiction #Thriller #BastardVerdict #Indyref2

In case you missed it. M2D4 ("Murders to Die for") has a podcast review of #BastardVerdict - A "sophisticated, intricately woven political thriller..."
#indyref2
https://tgwolffcom.wordpress.com/2023/08/18/m2d4-toe-tag-bastard-verdict-by-james-mccrone/

New podcast review for #BastardVerdict on the M2D4 "Toe Tags" podcast: A "sophisticated, intricately woven political thriller..." Give it a listen!
https://tgwolffcom.wordpress.com/2023/08/18/m2d4-toe-tag-bastard-verdict-by-james-mccrone/
#bastardverdict #indyref2 #thriller

Though perhaps not the only major work...(Interesting that The Guardian chose to show only Vote No supporters in their main photo.) #BastardVerdict #indyref2

https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2023/aug/15/group-portrait-in-a-summer-landscape-play-interview-scottish-independence-referendum

"McCrone expertly establishes the story’s setting in several Scottish locales, betraying an intimate knowledge of the terrain and the culture...you feel right there with Imogen as the deadly cat-and-mouse game begins." New review from Victoria Weisfeld. #bastardverdict
https://vweisfeld.com/?p=10534&fbclid=IwAR3s9-N4wQ9cmC2Tj2o2TmPu1MnfvSzCDEHfApDGWvbV5i_YHdr8GfYf3bM

BASTARD VERDICT - “Once again James McCrone has created a political thriller as fresh as tomorrow’s headlines. McCrone gets my vote!” —Tom Straw, author of seven New York Times bestsellers as Richard Castle.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bastard-Verdict-James-McCrone/dp/0999137743/
#BastardVerdict #mystery #thriller #politicalthriller #IndyRef2

BASTARD VERDICT - "An insightful, intriguing and explosive political thriller. The author has done a thorough research." --Goodreads 5* review
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bastard-Verdict-James-McCrone/dp/0999137743/
#BastardVerdict #mystery #thriller #crimefiction #politicalthriller

“McCrone weaves a powerful story." —D. Donovan, Midwest Book Review
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bastard-Verdict-James-McCrone/dp/0999137743/
#CrimeFiction #Thriller #BastardVerdict #Indyref2

Thanks to everyone who has bought and supported #bastardverdict. It remains #25 for paperbacks--and even 7-year-old #FaithlessElector is seeing some real love!
If you haven't got your cop(ies) yet, you can read more about it here: http://bastardverdict.com and it's available here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/bastard-verdict-james-mccrone/19937905 or on Amazon, Kobo, Apple books, etc. #Indyref2

It takes a village--research and gathering insights when writing a novel. New guest blogpost #BastardVerdict
https://thebookdivasreads.com/2023/05/29/guest-post-james-mccrone-bastard-verdict/

Thanks to everyone who came out yesterday at Hilltop Books for our talk and book signing. A gorgeous day, great discussion and interesting, probing questions.
#BastardVerdict

The new thriller #BastardVerdict is out in the world! Available at Waterstones, Amazon and elsewhere.
YOU DON'T NEED TO WIN, JUST DON'T LOSE

A second referendum on independence looms, and a Scottish official enlists elections specialist Imogen Trager, a by-the-numbers, if rarely by-the-book investigator, to look into irregularities in the 2014 Scottish Independence referendum....
More at http://bastardverdict.com

Launch day for #BastardVerdict is Thurs., May 18. You can join me that day via the link below. It's FREE, but sign-up is required. Hope to "see" you there!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-launch-for-bastard-verdict-new-thriller-from-james-mccrone-tickets-626304813557

You've still got time to catch up on all the thrilling action and intrigue before #bastardverdict debuts. Kindle special deal on the #FaithlessElector series - amzn.to/3mKNne9

Early review copies of #BastardVerdict are available now on NetGalley: https://bit.ly/BV-NetGalley

Check out these five intense thrillers from BookTrib, including Emergency Powers. And get caught up with Imogen Trager before #bastardverdict debuts on May 18!
https://booktrib.com/2023/02/06/on-the-edge-of-collapse-5-high-stakes-political-thrillers/

Old school editing #BastardVerdict