Advanced Copies for Review & Book Giveaways discussion

Hello fellow Goodreads folk — I’ve got a new book brewing and a peculiar mission for you…

It’s a humorous memoir of how I went from police officer to accidentally becoming a guide at a medieval castle, via breaking Britain’s obscure and forgotten crimes.

No edits or suggestions required — the book is written.

Sit back with a cuppa and enjoy - I’m simply looking for a few early readers to enjoy the ride and, if it tickles your fancy, share a review here or on Amazon when it launches (3rd February).

If you’ve read my police memoirs, you’ll already know my style. If not, well I spent 20 years in the police, and when I left, I handed the Chief Constable a "Sorry For Your Loss" cake… then published the stories I definitely wasn’t meant to share.

Highlights include:
✅ Bizarre 999 calls
👑 The Royal arrest that never made headlines
✅ A bride arrested at her own wedding
✅ The naked dog thief (thief naked, not the dog!)
💨 Death Farts (they’re real!)
😇 Disappointed nuns… and lots more.

If you’re curious, I’ve put free samples (including from Castles, Crime & Cake) at https://johndonoghue.com — have a browse!

Should you wish to accept the mission, I’ll be sending the link out in that odd, cake-fuelled time between Christmas and New Year… and I’d love Goodreads members to get first dibs. Because… well, you’re Goodreads members. And that makes you special.

If it sounds your thing, comment below and I’ll make sure you get the link when it’s available.



Cheers — and may your cake never be stolen!
(Stollen is ok since it’s near Christmas)

John