Newsletter # 3 (Oct 09)

Malcolm Noble’s Timberdick Mysteries

The Timberdick Mysteries are a series of murder stories set in the sleazy back-streets of a south coast seaport in post war Britain.

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This bulletin has news of the next Timberdick book, some special promotions and

changes to our website. But first ...

An E-Book

I am delighted to confirm that A Mystery of Cross Women  (published last February) will be the first Timberdick title offered as an E-Book.  Arrangements should be in place in time for Christmas. Please keep an eye on the title’s page on the website, or let us know if you would like us to email you when the details have been settled.

The Clue of the Curate’s Cushion

The seventh Timberdick Mystery will be The Clue of the Curate’s Cushion (ISBN ). The formal publication date has been set for 5 April 2010.

Here is the novel’s blurb:

“I’m twice the detective you’ll ever be. I already know who murdered Amy Bulpit and I’m not telling you.”

Ned Machray knew she was teasing. It was all part of Timberdick’s game to teach him a lesson.

The Spring of 1966 is an easy time for Constable Machray. His assignment to light duties has been extended so he can spend hours on his toy train sets. The All Women Modellers of Hazeley’s Bottom have invited him to speak at their monthly meeting and the delectable Doctor Deborah wants him to stroke her bare feet. How can life get better?

At first, he paid little attention to the murders. This time, he would let the CID do their job. But when the Vicar presents him with his own locked room mystery, Ned finds too many connections with the recent deaths on Goodladies Road.  There’s talk of spies and society vendettas and Ned is sure the solution is hidden in the church cellar. But it takes our Timberdick to find the Clue of the Curate’s Cushion.

Free Gift

The Bookcabin will be offering a free promotional item to coincide with the publication of The Clue of the Curate’s Cushion. (We want the details to be a surprise but it will include the first appearance of a short story.)

Special Offer

Christine’s Bookcabin will be offering those collectors who have purchased the series from the shop (or are well on the way to doing so) a chance to receive a discount when they introduce new readers. We will provide written details of the proposal as you purchase your copy of The Clue of the Curate’s Cushion. You could have an opportunity to walk away with £20 worth of free books from our shop.

Special Limited Copies

We will be offering specially sleeved copies of The Clue of the Curate’s Cushion with unique enclosures including an original page from the handwritten working notes of the novel. Only twenty copies will be available, priced £34.99 each. Please let us know if you would like to reserve a copy.

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We have been making some changes to the website and these will continue over the next few months. So far, we have added an Author’s Blog and a page for Collectables and Special Offers.

Our next newsletter will be available in March 2010. Please, have a good Christmas and

thank you for supporting the Timberdick Mysteries.