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A Murder of Magpies: A Short Sequel to The Magpies (Kindle Single) Kindle Edition

by Mark Edwards (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 10,264 ratings
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The terrifying sequel to the #1 bestseller The Magpies.

Five years ago Jamie Knight lost everything: his home, his wife and their unborn child. But at least the woman responsible, “Dark Angel” Lucy Newton, was in prison, and slowly Jamie was able to rebuild his life.

But now Lucy has been freed on appeal, and before long Jamie receives a message from a desperate stranger. Lucy is up to her old tricks—ruining lives for fun.

Jamie agrees to help. But once again, he has no idea what he is getting himself into…

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“A Murder of Magpies is short but packs one HELL of a punch. Beautifully written, scary as hell. Look out, Lucy’s back!” —Liz Loves Books

“Thrilling, exciting, and typically scary…A fabulous follow-up to one of my favorite psychological thrillers, The Magpies.” —Tracy Fenton, Compulsive Readers

“I loved The Magpies and it was great to find out what happened next. A Murder of Magpies is a dark, creepy, twisted delight.” —SJI Holliday

“I totally and utterly loved it!” —A Knight’s Reads

About the Author

Mark Edwards writes psychological thrillers in which scary things happen to ordinary people, and is inspired by writers such as Stephen King, Ira Levin, Ruth Rendell and Linwood Barclay.

He is the author of four #1 bestsellers: Follow You Home (a finalist in the Goodreads Choice Awards), The Magpies, Because She Loves Me and The Devil’s Work, along with What You Wish For and The Lucky Ones. He has also co-authored six novels with Louise Voss.

Originally from the south coast of England, Mark now lives in the West Midlands with his wife and their three children.

Mark loves hearing from readers and can be contacted via his website, www.markedwardsauthor.com.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B078GPKGN5
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amazon Publishing (February 27, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 27, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2245 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 113 pages
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Welcome to my Amazon Author Page! I write books in which scary things happen to ordinary people, the best known of which are Follow You Home, The Magpies, Here To Stay and The Retreat. My novels have sold over 4 million copies and topped the bestseller lists numerous times. I pride myself on writing fast-paced page-turners with lots of twists and turns, relatable characters and dark humour

I live in the West Midlands, England, with my wife, our three children, two cats and a golden retriever.

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BD
5.0 out of 5 stars Twisted
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2023
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Read and see. Entertaining as hell. Believe me, you’ll hope it never happens to you! Starting the short sequel now.
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Stuart Brkn Johns
4.0 out of 5 stars Great follow up to the first Magpie book
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2023
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A Murder of Magpies by Mark Edwards is a thrilling sequel to The Magpies, where Jamie Knight faces his old enemies once again. This time, he has to stop them from destroying his new life and his new love. But how can he fight against a sinister cult that seems to have supernatural powers?

Mark Edwards has crafted a gripping story that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. He masterfully blends horror, mystery, and humour. The characters are well-developed, the plot is fast-paced, and the twists are unexpected.

If you enjoyed The Magpies, you will love A Murder of Magpies. It is a dark and satisfying read that will make you question your neighbours and your sanity. I give it 4.1 stars out of 5.
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Jennifer VL
3.0 out of 5 stars Psycho makes a comeback
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2024
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Lucy is still crazy. What a surprise! Only one new character really added to this short sequel. Book is kind of a trailer teaser for the final book- which I hope will be more satisfying.
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Alex
5.0 out of 5 stars Short but amazing
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2020
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Although this book doesn't even hit a hundred pages it still has so many twists and turns, ups and downs, and loop de Loops. This was an amazing roller coaster ride full of emotions. I totally recommend you read this. Of course you have to read the others first or at the very least read the magpies otherwise this story will make no sense whatsoever but it's in the title, it does say sequel and it's not a standalone sequel that is for certain. I loved every second of it. I wasn't always in love with the decisions Jamie was making, but I loved every second of this book LOL
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Mary
4.0 out of 5 stars great sequel
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2023
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I enjoyed this follow up to the magpies. Jamie makes me want to scream sometimes. But definitely worth the read after magpies! I can see this becoming a tv series.
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Jlk
5.0 out of 5 stars another captivating story!
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2022
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I’ve become obsessed (LOL) with books by mark edwards. They are all so well written and draw you into the story to the point you feel like you’re witnessing everything like a fly on the wall
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tennispoodle
5.0 out of 5 stars Sequel creepier than the first novel
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2021
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The sequel to The Magpies was creepier than the original novel. It's hard to imagine that there might very possibly be people out there that are that psychopathic. It's really creepy to think about. That said, I enjoyed reading the sequel. I like the way that Mark writes about ordinary people. The bizarre events that happen to these ordinary people make me thankful that I have not encountered anyone so far from the norm in my lifetime.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Crazy Lucy
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2023
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Once again the graphic sex scenes were not needed and added nothing to the thrill of the story. Excellent plot development. Lots of surprises as the pages were turned.
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Paula1976
5.0 out of 5 stars another great instalment
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 29, 2023
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Great quick read , Lucy is such a good villain . Mark Edwards books are so twisty ! They are always great entertainment
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5.0 out of 5 stars A twisted reunion
Reviewed in Spain on December 20, 2021
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Fast, twisted, unsuspected characters revived to produce cold chills and panic attacks . Outstanding Thrill! Very feasible n today’s cyberspace.
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coccotoro
5.0 out of 5 stars A Murder of Magpies
Reviewed in Canada on March 1, 2018
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A MURDER of MAGPIES is the sequel to Mark Edwards debut solo novel The Magpies. It's been a long wait - five years since the first book came out, and I can't wait to get reacquainted with Jamie, Kirsty and – of course – Lucy again.

I loved The Magpies and was really excited when I heard about the sequel.

The Magpies is a psychological thriller by Mark Edwards, giving new meaning to the phrase, “Neighbors from Hell". First, I liked the title choice, as magpies are birds known for destroying the nests of other birds. And so, begins a nightmarish tale, where a young couple's life is tested to the extremes...to force them out of their home. This book had me sitting on the edge of the seat, flipping the pages, with apprehension, to see what would happen next. Very creepy!

Jamie and Kirsty, a young couple, are excited about buying their first home, a new life, a plan to get married and have a family.

Lucy and Chris, the "Neighbors from Hell" live in the Garden Flat/Basement. Jamie and Kirsty had moved into the ground floor flat, Mary, a herbalist/witch lived on the first floor and Brian and Linda lived on the top floor. Most of the women worked in the Healthcare field, while the men shared similar jobs in the IT field.

Five years ago, Jamie Knight lost everything: his home, his wife and their unborn child. But at least the woman responsible, ‘Dark Angel’ Lucy Newton, was in prison, and slowly Jamie was able to rebuild his life.

But now Lucy has been freed on appeal, and before long Jamie receives a message from a desperate stranger. Lucy is up to her old tricks—ruining lives for fun.

Jamie agrees to help. But once again, he has no idea what he is getting himself into…

I have to admit it didn't feel like a short story. I was hooked right from the beginning until the last page.

A Murder of Magpies was a gripping and sometimes unnerving read. I would recommend reading the full-length novel before starting the sequel for full satisfaction.

I’m not going to say much about the plot; this isn’t a long read, for risk of spoilers.

A lot was packed into this short sequel and I hope there is going to be another episode. The ending is left open for a third instalment…

Another winner Mark!
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Lella
5.0 out of 5 stars Ottimo sequel
Reviewed in Italy on June 21, 2019
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Completa egregiamente il primo
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Rêvvâ Tênâg
5.0 out of 5 stars Really Good
Reviewed in Australia on March 7, 2018
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YES Mark! Please write another novella! I need more! It was so different reading a novella rather than a full length book. I read this in one sitting. I still didn’t get the closure I wanted! Another well written captivating read
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