Deb Roberts Plymouth, Massachusetts
Your novels get a hold on me from the first page. The murders are unique and gruesome. It's refreshing to find a new mystery writer of your caliber.Thank you for sharing.
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Lisa London
Just wanted to say that I didn't discover Val's books until the beginning of this year. I have now read the all - almost one after the other and can't wait for A Darker Domain.
Val - I read around 100 books every year and you're the best Author I've come across in years.
Long may you continue.
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David Ford Saltaire, UK
Hi we have Thursday evening writer events - signings, readings etc 6.30-8 in our independent bookshop in Saltaire. We don't pay authors and the events are free but the events help to promote authors and their latest books. Would you be interested in doing an evening? Visit the website www.saltairebookshop.com. Tel 01274 589144.
Thanks
David and Yvonne, Saltaire Bookshop
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Richard Dublin Ireland
Love the Tony Hill books, Val. I didn't cop who the killer was in Mermaids (who the hell did?) and that got me hooked. I don't really watch the series, but the very first episode of Wire in the Blood was on Irish tv the other night and it looked pretty good. Robson actually earns his money for once! I see your bibliography page shows which books are Hill/Jordan or Kate Brannigan or whatever and I'm up as far as The Torment of Others (saw the latest in hardback in Tesco but I'll get it when it's more affordable) and Torment's prob'ly my second favourite. But just to say you should maybe divide the books up on your books page so we know which feature which protagonists? Just a suggestion. Anyway, I'm a huge fan of Carol and Tony and I insist that you bring back that Vance madman who you obviously based on Richard Madeley (just kidding) as soon as possible!!! Where is he gone, Val? Saw you on that ITV show offering your very cogent theories about the two men who were found dead in myster
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Diane R Ivone Alexandria, Virginia, USA
Ms McDermid-
I've just completed a first reading of BENEATH THE BLEEDING. I'm writing to congratulate you on yet another fine novel. More importantly, I want to thank you in particular for the passage that begins on page 91 (of the large-format paperback edition) with the words "For a long time, he had mistrusted those few overtures of friendship that had come his way," and ends on page 92 with the words, "And now, he would trawl the world of information online and in his head to help her, just because he could." The three paragraphs between these two sentences comprise a passage as clear-eyed, passionate, and humbling as I've ever had the pleasure to read--anywhere--in the entire English canon. I can remember reading A PLACE OF EXECUTION for the first time and thinking, "This is a book that will be very difficult to top." I was wrong.
-Diane
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Peter Provins Penn, Buckinghamshire
Question?
Most writers seem to find it hard to write convincing characters of the opposite sex becuase they can only see the outside persona and not know what it feels like. I would say that Tony Hill is slighty feminine but he's also pretty close to reality for me...how do you do it?
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Linda Woods South Carolina/USA
Just wanted to tell you how very much I enjoy your books. I discovered you after seeing "Wire In The Blood" on BBCAmerica. I so look forward to "Beneath the Bleeding" coming to the US.
Thank You!
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ISABEL JONES SOUTH AFRICA
THE GRAVE TATTOO was absolutely enthralling!!
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Alan Fisher Armadale
Thank you for introducing me to something new... Spending a Sunday in bed and finishing a novel in one go!
"The Torment of Others" is a classic.
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Sharon Montgomery Edmonton, Alberta, CANADA
Where can I purchase WIRE IN THE BLOOD SERIES FIVE??? THANKS FOR YOUR HELP. I HAVE ONE TO FOUR AND WOULD LOVE TO PURCHASE FIVE.
SINCERELY,
SHARON
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Sharon Montgomery Edmonton, Alberta, CANADA
Where can I purchase WIRE IN THE BLOOD SERIES FIVE??? THANKS FOR YOUR HELP. I HAVE ONE TO FOUR AND WOULD LOVE TO PURCHASE FIVE.
SINCERELY,
SHARON
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laura north wales
absolutely love the books
bit freaked out by the gore at first but i have got used to it!!!
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Denis Germany
Hello Val!
We are great Fans in Germany of you and therefore we would be very happy if you could send us 4 handwritten pictures of you.Many thanks in advance for your kindness.
Bye
Denis,Moni, Sarah and Anika from Germany
Adress:
Denis Reuter
Khlungsblick 34
D-18225 Khlungsborn
Germany
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Edna Canada
I just finished BENEATH THE BLEEDING, and I wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed it. The twists and turns had me wishing I drove a Ferrari! A really, really, great book. Thank you.
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Susan Lancashire
Love your books, I have just finished reading the Distant Echo.
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Mandy Docherty East Kilbride
Dear Val,
I attended the Aye Write festival for the first time. It's the first time I have been to a book festival.
I just wanted to thank you for such an enjoyable evening last night (12th March). Both you and Denise Mina were extremely entertaining. Although I'm not sure how much the gentleman who interviewed thought about that when the subject turned to nailing a penis to a piece of wood.
Thank you again.
Yours
Mandy
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Martin Toronto, Canada
Man I was so stoked when I finally got my copy of "Beneath the Bleeding." I've read everything you've put out but this "ONE" was absolutely your best. I can't wait for the next one.
By the way Val, thanks for putting a mention of good old Toronto in your book. Sometimes it's like the literary world hasn't heard of us.
Loved the way you included the music you listen to when you write. I've now found two more artists I didn't know before.
Thank-You
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Martin Toronto, Canada
Man I was so stoked when I finally got my copy of "Beneath the Bleeding." I read everything you've put out but this"ONE" was absolutely your best.
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Lisa London
Just wanted to say that I didn't discover Val's books until the beginning of this year. I have now read the all - almost one after the other and can't wait for A Darker Domain.
Val - I read around 100 books every year and you're the best Author I've come across in years.
Long may you continue.
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David Ford Saltaire, UK
Hi we have Thursday evening writer events - signings, readings etc 6.30-8 in our independent bookshop in Saltaire. We don't pay authors and the events are free but the events help to promote authors and their latest books. Would you be interested in doing an evening? Visit the website www.saltairebookshop.com. Tel 01274 589144.
Thanks
David and Yvonne, Saltaire Bookshop
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Richard (cont) Dublin Ireland
mysterious circumstances and you're a regular Jessica Fletcher on top of everything else (except much younger and less prissy). Love your work. Keep going.
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Diane R Ivone Alexandria, Virginia, USA
Ms McDermid-
I've just completed a first reading of BENEATH THE BLEEDING. I'm writing to congratulate you on yet another fine novel. More importantly, I want to thank you in particular for the passage that begins on page 91 (of the large-format paperback edition) with the words "For a long time, he had mistrusted those few overtures of friendship that had come his way," and ends on page 92 with the words, "And now, he would trawl the world of information online and in his head to help her, just because he could." The three paragraphs between these two sentences comprise a passage as clear-eyed, passionate, and humbling as I've ever had the pleasure to read--anywhere--in the entire English canon. I can remember reading A PLACE OF EXECUTION for the first time and thinking, "This is a book that will be very difficult to top." I was wrong.
-Diane
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Peter Provins Penn, Buckinghamshire
Question?
Most writers seem to find it hard to write convincing characters of the opposite sex becuase they can only see the outside persona and not know what it feels like. I would say that Tony Hill is slighty feminine but he's also pretty close to reality for me...how do you do it?
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Betsy Gray USA
I just finished Beneath the Bleeding. It was great! Please tell me that they will be another Tony Hill/Carol Jordan novel out soon.
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Alan Fisher Armadale
Thank you for introducing me to something new... Spending a Sunday in bed and finishing a novel in one go!
"The Torment of Others" is a classic.
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Sharon Montgomery Edmonton, Alberta, CANADA
Where can I purchase WIRE IN THE BLOOD SERIES FIVE??? THANKS FOR YOUR HELP. I HAVE ONE TO FOUR AND WOULD LOVE TO PURCHASE FIVE.
SINCERELY,
SHARON
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Sharon Montgomery Edmonton, Alberta, CANADA
Where can I purchase WIRE IN THE BLOOD SERIES FIVE??? THANKS FOR YOUR HELP. I HAVE ONE TO FOUR AND WOULD LOVE TO PURCHASE FIVE.
SINCERELY,
SHARON
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Jay Liverpool
Just finished Beneath the Bleeding... Great read, couldn't put it down! You look gook (as usual) so your knee must be OK, I guess. More please... Hopefully without an crisis prompting!! Always a cuppa in my place when you are in Manchester..... Jay
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lynn bednarek canada
Big Hello just finished reading Beneath The Bleeding, really enjoyed it, loved all the story lines. No pressure but cannot wait for the next one.
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Pat Williams Sacramento/USA
Just finished reading THE MERMAIDS SINGING, Really enjoyed the book and am in the process of ordering some others. I could not make any connection from the book to the title. Could you help me out?
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Susan Lancashire
Love your books, I have just finished reading the Distant Echo.
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Nathan Forester Cardiff
Thought Meramaids Singing was fucking incredible. I'm using it for my crime fiction essay, along with Ian Rankin and Arthur Conan Doyle. Powerful and lasting images abundant with style and flair. I thank any deity that made your mind, Val Mcdermid
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Mandy Docherty East Kilbride
Dear Val,
I attended the Aye Write festival for the first time. It's the first time I have been to a book festival.
I just wanted to thank you for such an enjoyable evening last night (12th March). Both you and Denise Mina were extremely entertaining. Although I'm not sure how much the gentleman who interviewed thought about that when the subject turned to nailing a penis to a piece of wood.
Thank you again.
Yours
Mandy
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Martin Toronto, Canada
Man I was so stoked when I finally got my copy of "Beneath the Bleeding." I've read everything you've put out but this "ONE" was absolutely your best. I can't wait for the next one.
By the way Val, thanks for putting a mention of good old Toronto in your book. Sometimes it's like the literary world hasn't heard of us.
Loved the way you included the music you listen to when you write. I've now found two more artists I didn't know before.
Thank-You
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antony dodge llanelli
hi there i know filming is under way for season 6 of witb but could u pls tell me when it will be aired thx
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