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Why Some Characters Stay With Us — and Others Push Us Away
Protagonist Dilemma Most readers have experienced it. You pick up a book with a brilliant premise. The setting is interesting. The mystery is promising. The writing may even…
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What Makes a Thriller Villain Truly Dangerous?
A well-developed villain does not become frightening simply because they are violent. Violence can shock a reader. It can raise the stakes. But what makes a thriller villain…
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Beta Readers Wanted:
Join the Early Reader Team for Harbinger: The Prophet’s Game Before a novel reaches the world, it needs readers. Not reviewers looking for a quick read. Not people…
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The Unexpected Catalyst
If life gives you lemons… write a book! In September 2024, I found myself lying in a hospital bed in Tenerife wondering how a perfectly ordinary holiday had…
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Why Are So Many Crime Novels Set in Chicago?
When readers think of crime fiction, certain cities immediately come to mind. New York.Los Angeles.London. Yet Chicago continues to hold a special place in the imagination of crime…
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Steven Harrison - Author
Steven Harrison | Crime Thriller Author - Official Facebook Page. My Debut novel 'HARBINGER: The Prophet's Game' will be released on 1st September 2026. FOLLOW | LIKE | SHARE
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THE PAPERBACK IS NOW AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER!![]()
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HARBINGER: THE PROPHET'S GAME![]()
A Sam Rourke Thriller![]()
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Three victims. Three methods. One black feather.![]()
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Chicago's wealthiest citizens are being murdered and displayed for the city to see.![]()
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The press has already given their killer a name:![]()
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The Harbinger.![]()
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My debut crime thriller is now available to pre-order on Amazon in both Kindle eBook and Paperback, ahead of publication on:![]()
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If you've been waiting for the physical edition, you can now get your paperback pre-order in too.![]()
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Thank you to everyone who has already ordered Harbinger. Seeing the paperback finally appear alongside the Kindle edition makes this whole thing feel very real.![]()
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One week to go.![]()
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Paperback: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0HFN1RQ7G![]()
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Kindle eBook: www.amazon.co.uk/#harbingerM#theprophetsgameT#samrourkeG#CrimeThriller #PoliceProceduralo#ConspiracyThrillers#DebutAuthore#StevenHarrison#StevenHarrison
Harbinger: The Prophet's Game (A Sam Rourke Thriller Book 1)
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Harbinger: The Prophet's Game (A Sam Rourke Thriller Book 1)
The proof copies of the paperback arrived today. And bar a couple of format issues, I've got to say, I'm really pleased. Minor adjustments needed and it's safe to say 1st September can go ahead. Anything is possible when you put your mind to it. Don'#DebutAuthore#harbingertheprophetsgamei#stevenharrisonauthorstevenharrisonauthor
The proof copies of the paperback arrived today. And bar a couple of format issues, I've got to say, I'm really pleased. Minor adjustments needed and it's safe to say 1st September #DebutAuthor.#harbingertheprophetsgamet#stevenharrisonauthornharrisonauthor
Advance readers wanted.![]()
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My debut crime thriller, Harbinger: The Prophet’s Game, will be published on 1 September.![]()
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I’m looking for a small group of readers who genuinely enjoy dark crime fiction, police procedurals and conspiracies involving powerful people.![]()
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Selected readers will receive a free EPUB copy. There is no requirement to leave a positive review. If you finish the book, an honest Goodreads review would be appreciated.![]()
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If this sounds like your sort of book, send me a private message containing the word ARC. Tell me one crime novel you have enjoyed recently and whether you could read Harbinger by 15 September.![]()
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You can also add the book to your Goodreads Want to Read shelf here:![]()
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Please do not apply simply to collect a free book. I’m hoping to find readers who genuinely want to meet Sam Rourke and follow the investigation.
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Three victims. Three methods. One black feather. Chica...
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HARBINGER: THE PROPHET’S GAME will be released on 1 September.![]()
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I have spent so long writing, rewriting and questioning this book that it feels strange to be this close to handing it over to readers.![]()
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It follows Chicago detective Sam Rourke as he hunts a killer targeting the city’s wealthy and powerful. Each victim is left with a black feather.![]()
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The investigation soon points towards something much larger than one murderer.![]()
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I would like to ask the crime readers here something.![]()
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What makes you take a chance on a crime novel by an author you have not read before?![]()
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The premise? The opening pages? A recommendation from someone you trust?![]()
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HARBINGER is available to preorder here:![]()
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Harbinger: The Prophet's Game (A Sam Rourke Thriller Book 1)
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Harbinger: The Prophet's Game (A Sam Rourke Thriller Book 1)The debut novel
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The Prophet's Game begins the Sam Rourke thriller series.
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