I've read too little literary fiction lately so I grabbed this masterpiece. What a joy! Henchard is still one of my favorite characters ever. What struck me with this reading was Hardy's economy as a writer, which was extraordinary for a Victorian. Such deft pacing. #bookworm #bookrecommendations

Journey back to #haightashbury in the late '60s, where a dogged detective is tracking killers in the epicenter of #hippie culture. #KindleUnlimited readers can read Book 1 in this box set. shorturl.at/LtCl0
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Looking back at @carolmoreirawriter and I visiting the Golden Gate Bridge to research Emily and Jake’s escape route in PRESIDIO BIOTECH. The traffic was noisy and boy was it windy!
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Visuals for my latest ad campaign. shorturl.at/Iit36

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Dunno who bought all five books — print editions no less — of The Haight Mystery Series at 4:30 ET on a Saturday morning. But whoever it was, thanks a lot and happy reading! shorturl.at/uVAzc

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Just before an outdoor concert begins on Hippie Hill in Golden Gate Park, a headless body is found in the bushes. Book 2 of The Haight Mystery Series, on #KindleUnlimitedor at shorturl.at/MYKit
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#sanfrancisco

Many thanks to the readers who have posted reviews recently for The Haight Mystery Series. It helps a lot. Here's a look at some of the reviews I've received in the last year or two. shorturl.at/mKe4D
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If you’ve read THE HAIGHT, please take 1 min. to review it on Amazon/Goodreads (preferably both). Just a few words would help A LOT!
I’m applying for a BookBub campaign -- a potential gamechanger for authors.
Thanks to all who’ve already reviewed!
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I've removed THE HAIGHT from #KindleUnlimited as I prepare for a BookBub application. Readers should instead click on Box Set No. 1 for The Haight Mystery Series, which contains THE HAIGHT and is still on the service. #BookRecommendation #ThrillerBooks #bookworm #crimefiction

In Praise of Michael Connelly’s Short Stories — Peter Moreira - Author of The Haight Mystery Series Looking for some fresh Harry Bosch tales to read? You might consider Michael Connelly’s short fiction.

Pining for some classic Harry #Bosch tales? This article makes the case for turning to Michael Connelly's short fiction to fill the void. The format is perfect for Connelly's style. shorturl.at/W3HZN

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Journey back to #HaightAshbury in the late 60s, where a dogged detective is tracking killers in the epicenter of #hippie culture. Looking for an addictive crime novels? Check out The Haight Mystery Series on #KindleUnlimited or Amazon
#thrillerbooks
#bookrecommendations
#sanfrancisco

When researching The Flaming Turret (Haight Mystery No. 5), I photographed a bunch of turrets in and around #HaightAshbury. I wanted to remember the structure, decorations, and variety as I was writing the book. I've always loved turrets in old houses.
#sanfrancisco
#noir

I know it's only February but I've already found a candidate for best #CrimeFiction of 2026. Wow! The Final Score is a great book.

#donwinslow
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Announcing . . . Crime for Christmas — Peter Moreira - Author of The Haight Mystery Series I’m delighted to share that I’ve been invited to contribute a short story to Crime for Christmas , an anthology of Christmas-themed crime stories. Which is great, but it means I have to sharpen my sk...

Great news: I'm one of 12 authors contributing to Crime for Christmas, an anthology of Xmas-themed short stories coming this fall. Huge thanks to Peggy Blair of ReBound Press for putting this together. Read about my struggles with short stories here: shorturl.at/acEbl
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I'm looking forward to attending an online seminar Sunday on writing short stories, delivered by one of the masters of the genre, Elaine McCluskey. It will definitely be educational and, knowing Elaine, it will be damned entertaining. wfnb.ca/event-6377461

The chapter I'm now writing is set in this wonderful tavern, which I visited in October. The Hotel Utah Saloon was called the Transbay Tavern in 1969, when Jimmy Spracklin stopped in. It will appear in Book 6 of The Haight Mystery Series, out in the fall.
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#tbt In 2022, I was in #haightashbury plotting a prequel to The Haight Mystery Series. I saw this yellow VW bus, and it ended up in the novella and on the cover. Join my newsletter at petermoreira.com to land a free e-copy of THE ASHBURY HIDEAWAY.
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Coming this fall: Book 6 of The Haight Mystery Series — Peter Moreira - Author of The Haight Mystery Series Readers have been asking me when the next novel in The Haight Mystery Series is coming out. This blog gives an approximate answer and tells you a bit about the book.

Update on Book 6 of The Haight Mystery Series: I'm halfway through the first draft and have figured out just about everything . . . except the title. Check out my blog for the latest on my work-in-progress. shorturl.at/VnrRq
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#KindleUnlimited readers have about a month left to read THE HAIGHT. In late February, I’ll remove it from the service for a while. The thriller will still be on Amazon. See why readers call the Haight Mystery novels “excellent,” “fabulous,” and “almost perfect.”
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Readers have really taken to The Haight Mystery Series. Check these thrillers out on #KindleUnlimited or on Amazon at shorturl.at/gwfHL

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The Bay Area Loses a Hippie-Era Landmark — Peter Moreira - Author of The Haight Mystery Series When The Trident closed its doors recently, the Bay Area lost one of the greatest links to the region’s heyday as a hippie enclave.

With The Trident in Sausalito closing, the Bay Area has lost a great hippie-era landmark. I used it in CODE 3 ON BUENA VISTA when Spracklin and Marie dined there. Read my blog: shorturl.at/WRspm #SanFrancisco #hippie #sixtiesmusic

Looking for a detective series to sit back with beside a roaring fire this winter? Dive into The Haight Mystery Series and step into San Francisco in the '60s. Available on Amazon or #KindleUnlimited. shorturl.at/tQFku

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The core of my 2026 TBR list. The big read is Norman Sherry’s three-volume bio of Graham Greene. And of course I’ll dive into lots of crime novels.
Follow me on Goodreads to swap notes on what we’re reading. I’ll follow you back.
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Sydney Graves Stands Out in Recent Batch of Thrillers — Peter Moreira - Author of The Haight Mystery Series My reading from the final quarter of 2025 includes more British thrillers than earlier in the year. And an award-winning literary novelist makes a bold entry into the crime genre.

Crime novel reviews for the end of 2025: Superb rookie effort by Sydney Graves. A dive into recent crime fiction from the UK and Ireland. And some enjoyable novels from a few old favorites. shorturl.at/3zmiV

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#thriller
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Thanks Deb for the super review of my fourth Haight Mystery novel. I'm thrilled you're enjoying this detective series set in 1960s #SanFrancisco - the heyday of the hippies. Available on #KindleUnlimited or at shorturl.at/7qMfq
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Thanks, marketing trolls, for your kind words. — Peter Moreira - Author of The Haight Mystery Series Marketing

Marketing spammers have been truly flattering about my latest novel in their unsolicited emails. It's almost as if they'd read the thing. shorturl.at/3YoN4

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#bookmarketing
#indieauthor
#indiepublishing
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All the best for the holidays! Hope they're a great time for you and your family.

My Reading List (and Favorite Thriller) of 2025 — Peter Moreira - Author of The Haight Mystery Series I’ve read about 80 books in 2025, and most of them are crime novels. Click here for my favorite thriller of 2025.

What was your favorite #Thriller published in 2025? In my latest blog, I look back on the books I read this year, and picked one crime novel that stood out for me. It came down to two books, and I chose the lesser hyped of the two. shorturl.at/yu80y
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TBT: A look back at holiday promos I posted during the Pandemic, featuring original covers of The Haight Mystery Series. My talented next-door-neighbor at the time Connor Kirby did the artwork. shorturl.at/dGLGx
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Once the holiday rush is over, settle into a gripping crime series that reviewers have called "excellent", "fabulous" and "almost-perfect." Set in the crazy world of 1960s San Francisco and available on #KindleUnlimited. shorturl.at/lxLuc

#bookrecommendations
#thriller
#mystery
#sanfrancisco