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March 9, 2026

Potholes and Magic Carpets

Potholes and Magic Carpets by Joy Mutter Potholes and Magic Carpets examines the dramatic incidents, challenges, and temptations in the lives of four couples all linked by blood, friendship, or lust. This contemporary novel is set in rural Kent and London. A twisty tale of not-so-simple folk.

It is available in paperback and Kindle editions on Amazon, Smashwords, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Apple Books, and several other book sites. The audiobook version is on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes, beautifully narrated by Tracey Norman.

“An intriguing story, a great read and a trip through the human psyche, light and dark.”

“If you like complex characters and a strong story you’ll love this book.”

Kindle on Amazon.co.uk: http://amzn.to/29gA3bE FREE with KU.
Kindle on Amazon.com: http://amzn.to/29Bawbi FREE with KU.
Paperback on Amazon.co.uk: http://amzn.to/299FSV3
Paperback on Amazon.com: http://amzn.to/29dnSxj

Potholes and Magic Carpets by Joy Mutter Audiobook on Audible.co.uk: http://adbl.co/2iDAFvh
Audiobook on Audible.com: http://adbl.co/2m3Wb0Y

My 24 books are on Amazon in Kindle (free with KU), paperback, and audiobook editions: http://amzn.to/2r4yyTA
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Published on March 09, 2026 07:02 Tags: adultery, cheating, contemporary-novel, couple-relationships, rural-kent, standalone

March 1, 2026

The Trouble with Liam

The Trouble With Liam by Joy Mutter The Trouble With Liam, book 1 of The Trouble series, is a dark, standalone psychological thriller set in Ireland and Sheffield. It tells the life story of Liam O’Sullivan in all its twisted glory. Liam thought he could do as he pleased…until taught otherwise. If you enjoy gripping, sometimes shocking storylines laced with dark humour, please read on.
 
Each of the four thrillers in The Trouble series can be read as a standalone. The Trouble with Trouble is book 2, Trouble in Cornwall is book 3, and Troubled is the final book. These three books are dark, erotic detective thrillers following on from Liam’s story. Like The Trouble with Liam, they’re available on Amazon, Smashwords, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, and Apple Books.
 
Link to the Kindle on Amazon https://amzn.to/2DJxIab - FREE with KU.
Link to the paperback on Amazon https://amzn.to/2OkvUIX

The Trouble With Liam by Joy Mutter Link to the audiobook on Audible, narrated by Tracey Norman. https://adbl.co/2TceNYH
 
“As a psychological thriller, this book ticks all the boxes.” “If you're okay with violence and scenes that make you wince then this is a great read.” “A dark, shocking story that will keep you thinking long after you've read it.” “A brilliant read. Captures you from the first chapter. Plays with your emotions.” “Read with the lights on, doors locked, and a weapon by your side!”
 
My 24 books are on Amazon in Kindle (free with KU), paperback, and audiobook editions: http://amzn.to/2r4yyTA
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Published on March 01, 2026 04:13 Tags: audiobook, kindle, paperback, psychological-thriller, set-in-ireland, thriller-series

February 20, 2026

Her Demonic Angel is FREE until 22.2.2026

Her demonic Angel by Joy Mutter Her demonic Angel and Other Short Stories is FREE on Amazon until the 22nd of February to celebrate its 10th birthday. It is a collection of fourteen of my short tales written in a variety of genres. There’s something for everyone to enjoy. My other two collections of short stories are Caravan of Nightmares and Making Contact with fourteen short stories in each.
 
The stories in Her Demonic Angel are: Her Demonic Angel; The Day Nobody Gave a Damn; Too Beautiful; Getting Rid of the Enemy; Back to School; Stuff; Skin; Philately Will Get You Nowhere; Mirror, Mirror; CBB Hell; In Memoriam; An Email from Jane; The Boy They Called Dragon; Conor’s Revenge.
    
“If you haven’t read any of this author’s other books, this is a great way to give readers a peek into a wonderful writer’s vivid mind.” “Dark and edgy.” “Joy is a born storyteller.”
“Wonderfully strange and dark tales with intriguing settings in various genres.”
 
Available in paperback and Kindle editions on Amazon, Smashwords, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, and Apple Books. An audiobook narrated by yours truly is on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes.

http://amzn.to/295kGjn for the Kindle. FREE with Kindle Unlimited.
http://amzn.to/295uZbl for the paperback.
http://adbl.co/2yeLJpm  for the audiobook on Audible.
 
My 24 books are on Amazon in Kindle (free with KU), paperback, and audiobook editions: http://amzn.to/2r4yyTA
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Published on February 20, 2026 03:01 Tags: countdown-deal, free-book, free-on-amazon, indie-author, multi-genre, short-stories, short-story

February 2, 2026

The Hostile

The Hostile (The Hostile, #1) by Joy Mutter The Hostile is book 1 of The Hostile quartet of paranormal thrillers. “Compelling, strange, and wonderful.”
 
Inside the bathroom of a terraced house in Manchester, a small but powerful entity befriends young Serena with disastrous results. This enigmatic force dramatically affects her life and those of everyone she knows.
 
“Magical realism at its best.”
 
The other books in this “bizarrely captivating,” “refreshingly original” quartet are Holiday for the Hostile, The Hostile Game, and Confronting The Hostile. The Hostile Series Box Set is also available. Each book in the 4-book series can be read as a standalone and is available on Amazon, Smashwords, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, and Apple Books.
 
Kindle: http://amzn.to/2xEYKv2
Paperback: http://amzn.to/299CVUw.

The Hostile by Joy Mutter Audiobook editions of each book are on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes : http://adbl.co/2x45frZ
 
My 25 books are on Amazon in Kindle (free with KU), paperback, and audiobook editions: http://amzn.to/2r4yyTA
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Published on February 02, 2026 03:01 Tags: contemporary-british-thrillers, paranormal-thriller-series, thriller-series, thrillers

January 28, 2026

Nuru and His Crows

NURU AND HIS CROWS by Joy Mutter NURU AND HIS CROWS is book 1 of the Nuru And His Crows series of dark, standalone, erotic thrillers.

When Irish ex-model Cara O’Grady and German film star Elke Klaus meet fortune teller Nuru and his two crows in the Congo Basin, the women’s lives soon spiral out of control.

Book 2 of the series is THE STORMS OF PADSTOW: Book Two of the Nuru and his Crows series. Book 3 is PUNISHING THE INNOCENT: Book Three of the Nuru and his Crows series.

This trilogy of thrillers contains sexually explicit material. They’re all available in Kindle and paperback editions on Amazon, Smashwords, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, and Apple Books etc.

“Magical realism at its best.”

https://amzn.to/2UbSubv for the UK Kindle. FREE with Kindle Unlimited.
https://amzn.to/3xK6XtR for the US Kindle. FREE with Kindle Unlimited.
https://amzn.to/36E5kSE for the UK paperback.
https://amzn.to/3ei79c3 for the US paperback.

My 25 books are on Amazon in Kindle (free with KU), paperback, and audiobook editions: http://amzn.to/2r4yyTA
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January 20, 2026

Random Bullets is 99p/c

Random Bullets by Joy Mutter The Kindle of Random Bullets is only 99p/c on Amazon until the 25th of January. This gripping psychological thriller has a paranormal twist. The action is set in Jersey, Cornwall, London, Manchester, and places not of this world. Who will survive another of Edward Le Cornu’s moments of madness?

“Perfect pace, elegance, and empathy.”
“Action-packed, thought-provoking, a real ride. I couldn't put it down.”
“Crime with a twist.”
“An insightful look behind the many faces we wear, and how burning resentments can take you into madness and murder.”
“A very well thought out book.”
“Kinetic. It zips along at a pace. I was really drawn in.”

Random Bullets is available in Kindle and paperback on Amazon, Smashwords, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, and Apple Books. An audiobook edition, narrated by Alexander Doddy, is on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes.

http://amzn.to/29eOAnl for the Kindle. FREE with Kindle Unlimited.
http://amzn.to/2906R56 for the paperback.

Random Bullets by Joy Mutter http://adbl.co/2yaLOdj for the audiobook on Audible.

My 25 books are on Amazon in Kindle (free with KU), paperback, and audiobook editions: http://amzn.to/2r4yyTA
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Published on January 20, 2026 04:56 Tags: 99c, 99p, audiobook, countdown-deal, murder, psychological-thriller, revenge, set-in-jersey, thriller

January 16, 2026

Potholes and Magic Carpets

Potholes and Magic Carpets by Joy Mutter Potholes and Magic Carpets examines the dramatic incidents, challenges, and temptations in the lives of four couples all linked by blood, friendship, or lust. This contemporary novel is set in rural Kent and London. A twisty tale of not-so-simple folk.

It is available in paperback and Kindle editions on Amazon, Smashwords, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Apple Books, and several other book sites. The audiobook version is on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes, beautifully narrated by Tracey Norman.

“An intriguing story, a great read and a trip through the human psyche, light and dark.”

“If you like complex characters and a strong story you’ll love this book.”

Kindle on Amazon.co.uk: http://amzn.to/29gA3bE FREE with KU.
Kindle on Amazon.com: http://amzn.to/29Bawbi FREE with KU.
Paperback on Amazon.co.uk: http://amzn.to/299FSV3
Paperback on Amazon.com: http://amzn.to/29dnSxj

Potholes and Magic Carpets by Joy Mutter Audiobook on Audible.co.uk: http://adbl.co/2iDAFvh
Audiobook on Audible.com: http://adbl.co/2m3Wb0Y

You can find my 25 books on Amazon in Kindle (free with KU), paperback, and audiobook editions: http://amzn.to/2r4yyTA
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Published on January 16, 2026 04:58 Tags: adultery, cheating, contemporary-novel, couple-relationships, rural-kent, standalone

January 4, 2026

Making Contact and Other Short Stories

Making Contact and Other Short Stories by Joy Mutter My new release Making Contact and Other Short Stories is my third collection of fourteen short stories. My other two collections of short stories are Her demonic Angel, and Caravan of Nightmares and Other Short Stories. Each book contains fourteen stories written in various genres.

The stories in this new collection are: Making Contact; Betty Boo-Boo; After the Coma; Too Much to Bear; Burying the Facts; Adieu; Trouble in the Shire; Future Imperfect; Sanguine; First Dance; Cuckoos; Knock, Knock; Spag Bol; and The Diana Hotel.

“An enjoyable collection that surely has something for everyone.”
Kindle (free with KU) – https://bit.ly/3XrE4RB - 99p/c for a limited time.
Paperback – https://bit.ly/4onu2vG
Audiobook – https://bit.ly/3XUDHiz

My 25 Kindles (free with KU), paperbacks, and audiobooks are on Amazon http://amzn.to/2r4yyTA
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Published on January 04, 2026 07:34 Tags: countdown-deal, indie-author, multi-genre, short-stories, short-story

November 24, 2025

A Slice of the Seventies

A Slice of the Seventies (The Mug Trilogy, #1) by Joy Mutter A Slice of the Seventies is book 1 of the Mug Trilogy of third-person memoirs. It tells the story of Jersey-born Mug, a troubled girl from a recently broken home. The book covers her experiences as a teenager at the Isle of Wight Music Festival in 1970, the same year she follows a guru and embarks on a brief spiritual journey. It tracks her tumultuous four years as an art student in Coventry.
 
Whether you were around during that decade or not, you'll enjoy the nostalgia in A Slice of the Seventies. It can be read as a standalone without having to read The Lying Scotsman, and Straws, the other two third-person memoirs in the Mug Trilogy.
 
“A rewarding trip down memory lane.” “Fab characters. I absolutely loved it.”
 
Available on Amazon, Smashwords, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, and Apple Books in paperback and Kindle editions. An audiobook edition of A Slice of the Seventies is available on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes, beautifully narrated by Tracey Norman.

https://amzn.to/2V3tSQH for the UK Kindle. FREE with Kindle Unlimited.
http://amzn.to/297MAdY  for the USA Kindle. FREE with Kindle Unlimited.
http://amzn.to/29osS0l  for the UK paperback.
http://amzn.to/297Mdjm  for the USA paperback.

A Slice of the Seventies (The Mug Trilogy, #1) by Joy Mutter http://adbl.co/2lxMCUq for the Audible.com audiobook.
http://adbl.co/2zQFx6M for the Audible.co.uk audiobook.
 
My 24 books are on Amazon in Kindle (free with KU), paperback, and audiobook editions: http://amzn.to/2r4yyTA
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Published on November 24, 2025 01:51 Tags: 1970s, 3rd-person-memoir, art-college, book-1, memoir, nostalgia, seventies, third-person-memoir, trilogy

November 18, 2025

The Trouble with Liam is only 99p/c

The Trouble With Liam by Joy Mutter The Kindle of The Trouble With Liam, is only 99p/c on Amazon until the 23rd of November.

This first book in The Trouble Series is a dark standalone psychological thriller set in Ireland and Sheffield. It tells the life story of Liam O’Sullivan in all its twisted glory. Liam thought he could do as he pleased, until taught otherwise. If you enjoy dark humour, situations to make your eyes pop out, and thrills of every kind within a gripping storyline, please read on.

Each thriller in The Trouble series can be read as a standalone. The Trouble with Trouble is book 2, Trouble in Cornwall is book 3, and Troubled is the final book. These three books are dark, erotic detective thrillers following on from Liam’s story. Like The Trouble with Liam, they’re available on Amazon, Smashwords, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, and Apple Books.

Link to the Kindle on Amazon https://amzn.to/2DJxIab - FREE with KU.
Link to the paperback on Amazon https://amzn.to/2OkvUIX

The Trouble With Liam by Joy Mutter Link to the audiobook on Audible, narrated by Tracey Norman. https://adbl.co/2TceNYH

“As a psychological thriller, this book ticks all the boxes.” “If you're okay with violence and scenes that make you wince then this is a great read.” “A dark, shocking story that will keep you thinking long after you've read it.” “A brilliant read. Captures you from the first chapter. Plays with your emotions.” “Read with the lights on, doors locked, and a weapon by your side!”

My 24 Kindles are all FREE with KU. All my books are on Amazon in Kindle, paperback, and audiobook editions: http://amzn.to/2r4yyTA
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Published on November 18, 2025 04:44 Tags: 99c, 99p, audiobook, kindle, paperback, psychological-thriller, set-in-ireland, thriller-series

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