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Nathan Dylan Goodwin

@nathandylangoodwin

Author, mainly of genealogical crime mysteries. Tweets about: genealogy, writing, chickens, Kent, running, DNA, scones and other assorted nonsense. πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΊHe/Him

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How does genetic genealogy solve crimes + how is it used in crime fiction?

Join @nathandylangoodwin.bsky.social for an online talk exploring investigative genetic genealogy and how it shapes the Venator Cold Case series.

πŸ“… 23 Feb 2026 | 19:30–20:30 | Online
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21.02.2026 08:25 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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How does genetic genealogy solve crimes + how is it used in crime fiction?

Join @nathandylangoodwin.bsky.social for an online talk exploring investigative genetic genealogy and how it shapes the Venator Cold Case series.

πŸ“… 23 Feb 2026 | 19:30–20:30 | Online
Book portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...

13.02.2026 19:26 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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TALKS | Nathan Dylan Goodwin

I’ve just updated my IGG talk, which covers the real aspects of investigative genetic genealogy, a bit about Venator, plus a fictional case study. If your society would like to hear it, get in touch!

More info here:

www.nathandylangoodwin.com/speaking-eng...

05.02.2026 17:15 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Curse them! It was recorded and added to the members library if that helps?

05.02.2026 17:09 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you! ☺️

26.01.2026 11:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Hop-Picker Murders by Nathan Dylan Goodwin Forensic genealogist Morton Farrier is tasked to investigate the disappearance of a woman’s uncle who, in the 1920s, was one of four hop-pickers who went missing under mysterious circumstance…

Review of The Hop-Picker Murders by Nathan Dylan Goodwin gobuythebook.wordpress.com/2026/01/22/t... @nathandylangoodwin.bsky.social

22.01.2026 22:22 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

It’s a great story!

26.01.2026 11:51 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Maybe @nathandylangoodwin.bsky.social could write the book?
#Genealogy

23.01.2026 16:33 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

What those walls have seen!

11.01.2026 11:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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10.01.2026 14:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Enjoy! ☺️

09.01.2026 22:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I want to do this!

05.01.2026 20:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Reclaim The Records Year in Review 2025 - Reclaim The Records

Happy New Year, you guys! It's time for our 2025 Year in Review, and a look ahead to 2026 -- what records are going online next?!

www.reclaimtherecords.org/about/year-i...

31.12.2025 23:11 πŸ‘ 24 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2
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My reading year! Never enough time…

29.12.2025 16:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you! ☺️

27.12.2025 17:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Finished The Hop Picker Murders yesterday, fantastic read. I love that parts of the plot are real. Now left wanting to know what happens to Morton next!

27.12.2025 13:40 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Happy Christmas to all my wonderful readers! Hope you’re having a lovely Christmas. I’m stuffed!
Thank you for all your support this year. ☺️

25.12.2025 19:13 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

🀞🏻🀣

24.12.2025 09:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you! ☺️

23.12.2025 07:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

What a great read, thank you! Morton solves the genealogical puzzle once more.

23.12.2025 07:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Sorry! Merry Christmas!

22.12.2025 05:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you, Jane! ☺️

22.12.2025 05:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I couldn’t wait and bought the hardback version. I read it in three days, and what a rollercoaster of a plot it was! Absolutely top class sleuthing from Morton. πŸ₯°

21.12.2025 22:25 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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Thanks to everyone who has purchased The Hop-Picker Murders. It's currently riding in the top ten of the Historical Mysteries, Private Investigator and Historical Thriller charts. Thank you! Hope you are enjoying Morton's latest adventure! ☺️

21.12.2025 16:59 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 3

Thank you!

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The Hop-Picker Murders (Morton #11) is out now in all ebook formats and hardback!

Audio and paperback scheduled for spring 2026.

Enjoy the read!

getbook.at/HopPickerEbook

20.12.2025 06:48 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

It's really lovely! I want to go back!

08.12.2025 17:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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New project alert! | Nathan Dylan Goodwin Get more from Nathan Dylan Goodwin on Patreon

I've justed posted a video on Patreon with info on my next writing project! The video involved standing in the rain and wind at the Port of Dover πŸ˜†.

www.patreon.com/posts/new-pr...

08.12.2025 16:32 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you very much, Jane! πŸ€—

08.12.2025 16:32 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A picture of a book entitled β€˜The Hop-picker murders’ written by Nathan Dylan Goodwin. The cover illustration features a graveyard with a village church in the background.

A picture of a book entitled β€˜The Hop-picker murders’ written by Nathan Dylan Goodwin. The cover illustration features a graveyard with a village church in the background.

What a cracking great read! I’ve just finished reading @nathandylangoodwin.bsky.social’s latest novel. I was absolutely hooked from beginning to end. #FamilyHistory #Genealogy

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