Mark Edwards
Mark Edwards is known for writing in the Mystery and Thriller genres.
Mark Edwards has written 19 standalone novels, starting with Killing Cupid in 2012. The most recently released novel was The Wasp Trap, which was released in 2025. There are 2 upcoming standalone novels: One of the Family, which will be released on July 7th, 2026 and The Viper's Nest, which will be released on August 4th, 2026.
Mark Edwards has also written the Magpies series which has 4 books including The Magpies and A Murder of Magpies.
Mark Edwards: Awards & Accolades
Edwards' book, Last of the Magpies won The Dead Good Reader Award, The Cat and Mouse Award for Most Elusive Villain, in 2019.
Mark Edwards books have also been nominated for multiple awards, Follow You Home was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Horror, in 2015. The Lucky Ones was nominated for The Dead Good Reader Award, The Whodunnit Award for the Book That Keeps You Guessing, in 2018. The Hollows was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Horror, in 2021 as well as The Dead Good Reader Award - The Cold as Ice Award for Most Chilling Read in 2022. No Place To Run was nominated for the International Thriller Writers Award, Best Original Paperback Novel, in 2023. The Wasp Trap was nominated for the International Thriller Writers Award, Best Audio Book, in 2026.
Related Authors
Fans of Mark Edwards also enjoy these authors:
- Mike Omer, author of the Zoe Bentley Mystery Series.
- Alex Kava, author of the Ryder Creed Series.
- Andrew Mayne, author of The Naturalist Series.
- Blake Pierce, author of the Riley Paige Mystery Series.
- Alison Gaylin, author of the Sunny Randall Series.
- S.J. Watson, author of: Before I Go to Sleep.
- Rachel Howzell Hall, author of the Detective Elouise Norton Series.
- J.T. Ellison, author of: Lie to Me.
- Greer Hendricks, author of: The Wife Between Us.
- Elle Cosimano, author of the Finlay Donovan Series.
Mark Edwards: F.A.Q
What book awards has Mark Edwards won?
Edwards' book, Last of the Magpies won the award The Dead Good Reader Award, The Cat and Mouse Award for Most Elusive Villain, in 2019.
What was the first book Mark Edwards wrote?
The first book written by Mark Edwards was Catch Your Death, published in 2011.
What was the most recent book Mark Edwards wrote?
His most recently released work was The Christmas Magpie on October 31st, 2025.
What is the most popular book by Mark Edwards?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Mark Edwards book is
Here to Stay. Here are his most popular books:
- Here to Stay (8.57)
- Follow You Home (8.75)
- The Hollows (8.29)
- The Retreat (8.5)
- The Wasp Trap (8.5)
What genres does Mark Edwards Write?
Mark Edwards primarily writes in the Mystery and Thriller genres. His work includes sub-genres such as Psychological Thriller, Crime Thriller, and Suspense Thriller.
Are there upcoming new books by Mark Edwards?
Mark Edwards has two new books coming out:
One of the Family will be released on July 7th, 2026.
The Viper's Nest will be released on August 4th, 2026
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How many books has Mark Edwards written?
Mark Edwards has written 29 books. 2 books in the Kate Maddox Series, 4 books in the Magpies Series, 3 books in the DI Patrick Lennon Series, 19 Standalone Novels, 1 Short Story/Novella.