James McCroneSep 21, 2025
The only thing missing is you. Art at the Market in South Philly/Dickinson Square Park starts now! We're here from 10-2.
#FaithlessElector #bastardverdict
James McCroneNov 25, 2024
"Rash decisions and bloody-minded stubbornness had led her step-by-step to this gray, freezing room." Bad decisions, Cover-ups, Conspiracy, Wild Turkey bourbon and Blundering henchmen. #FaithlessElector #BastardVerdict
Find the books here: https://bit.ly/3DyRMpx
James McCroneNov 20, 2024
"A talent for low falsehood cuts both ways—having created and provoked mistrust, they imagined it everywhere ..."
Without law, there's only power. #FaithlessElector #bastardverdict #thrillerbooks
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James McCroneApr 4, 2024

On Tuesday, I got to speak with fellow MWA-New York authors on "How to Steal an Election." It was great fun, and there was an excellent discussion. Definitely check it out. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Drs1Q1nwCOc]

But it also got me thinking about CHARACTER, and my discussion with The Indy Author/@Matty Dalrymple about character in thrillers, particularly in #bastardverdict

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lW5XUJQESHc&list=PLDnpWFQZeQuZvO-V4yqqoliAomad0Z9ji&index=38

April 2024 CrimeCraft discussion on "How to Steal an Election"

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James McCroneJan 25, 2024
I had lived in Scotland as a boy but I still needed to do location scouting to write #BastardVerdict. Part 4 of the journey - Dundee
https://chosenwordsmccrone.blog/2024/01/24/scenes-from-bastardverdict-part-4-dundee/
Scenes from #BastardVerdict, part 4 – Dundee

“Which will be remember’d for a very long time…”

Chosen Words - James McCrone
James McCroneNov 10, 2023
Stop by Art at the Market this Sunday at Dickinson Square Park -- 10am to 2pm. I'll be there!
#FaithlessElector #bastardverdict #philly
James McCroneSep 15, 2023
Craig Kelly, editor at Tangled Web Magazine has a new review of Bastard Verdict here--revealing that he was present AT the (real) vote count in Dundee back in 2014. I'm still geeking out over that. Nice review, too.
Read the full review here:
https://www.inspiringfiction.com/post/bastard-verdict-by-james-mccrone
#IndyRef2 #bastardverdict
BASTARD VERDICT BY JAMES MCCRONE

Scottish political thriller with the emphasis on 'thrill'

Inspiring Fiction
James McCroneSep 9, 2023
A lovely new review for #BastardVerdict
James McCroneSep 7, 2023
On the platform formerly known as Twitter, Louise Fairbairn gives high marks to #BastardVerdict.
James McCroneSep 3, 2023
A second referendum looms. Only a few know the truth about the first, and they must keep it secret. At any cost.
“Deft prose and sharp characters make this a must-read political thriller.” — Richie Narvaez, author of Hipster Death Rattle
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bastard-Verdict-James-McCrone/dp/0999137743/
#CrimeFiction #Thriller #BastardVerdict #Indyref2
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