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Catherine Cooper
Catherine Cooper is a freelance journalist living in the South of France with Her husband and two teenage children. They moved from London in 2009 so that the children could grow up bilingual and could all ski more, and to enjoy a more relaxed pace of life.
She learned to ski on a school trip when She was 14 and has loved it ever since. The Chalet is set in a fictional ski resort in the French Alps which is a kind of amalgam of some She has been lucky enough to visit over the years. Many design aspects of the chalet itself are inspired by some of the luxury hotels She have reviewed - though obviously it is entirely fictional!
She learned to ski on a school trip when She was 14 and has loved it ever since. The Chalet is set in a fictional ski resort in the French Alps which is a kind of amalgam of some She has been lucky enough to visit over the years. Many design aspects of the chalet itself are inspired by some of the luxury hotels She have reviewed - though obviously it is entirely fictional!
Genres: Mystery, Literary Fiction
Novels
Collections
UnLocked (2022) (with Debra Barnes, Tom Benjamin, Caroline Bishop, Emma Christie, Polly Crosby, Victoria Dowd, Philippa East, Tim Ewins, Gillian Harvey, Nydia Hetherington, Anna Jefferson and Penny Jenkins)
Catherine Cooper recommends
Sisters (2020)
Michelle Frances
"Toxic family relationships, sultry European settings and an intricate plot which leaves you never knowing who to trust - an ideal read for the beach."
The Hit List (2020)
Holly Seddon
"Cleverly and intricately plotted, with a huge variety of interesting and believable characters, this fast-paced book will keep you hooked well into the night."
The Appeal (2021)
Janice Hallett
"A totally original take on a thriller - intriguing and dark but with a dash of humour - I raced through it."
Where Ravens Roost (2021)
(Detective Kjeld Nygaard, book 1)
Karin Nordin
"Brooding and atmospheric – full of mystery and twists where nothing is quite as it seems."
When They Find Her (2021)
Lia Middleton
"Uncomfortable and compelling - a story which is truly the stuff of nightmares. Couldn't put it down."
The Wild Girls (2021)
Phoebe Morgan
"The Wild Girls is Phoebe's best yet – I read it in a couple of days! Great characters, all with secrets, and a fabulous setting. Unputdownable."
The Pact (2021)
Sharon Bolton
"This book has everything - a terrible event, years of guilt and lies, toxic friendships and a cast of characters which leaves you trusting no one. Horrifying and addictive."
The Serial Killers Wife (2021)
(Serial Killer, book 1)
Alice Hunter
"Absolutely gripping and a brilliant premise – how well does anyone ever know anyone else? Fantastic."
The Rising Tide (2021)
Sam Lloyd
"Beautifully written, incredibly evocative with a real sense of place and of the sea. Heart-stoppingly tense."
The Dark (2021)
Emma Haughton
"Set against the dangerous sub-zero temperatures end endless night of the Antarctic, there's a killer on the base who could be anyone. Brilliantly atmospheric and terrifying."
The House of Whispers (2021)
Anna Kent
"A brilliant tale of artistic temperament and toxic friendship but so much more than that too. Just fabulous."
Five Minds (2021)
Guy Morpuss
"Fascinating and inventive. A brilliantly original concept, thrilling and surprising but also thoughtful and heartbreaking."
Dead Lucky (2022)
Andreina Cordani
"A fascinating look into the world of influencers where things certainly aren't as perfect as they seem. An excellent cast of believable characters and some jaw-dropping twists - a brilliant read."
Every Little Secret (2022)
Sarah Clarke
"A fast-paced, twisty story, full of flawed characters who all seem to have secrets - it's impossible to know who to trust. A thrilling read."
Nasty Little Cuts (2022)
Tina Baker
"A slow-burn thriller which is both horrifying and touching but also manages touches of humour. Compelling."
Blood Sugar (2022)
Sascha Rothchild
"The story of Ruby - a Dexter-like figure who commits her first murder aged five. I totally loved this book which had some incredibly inventive methods of death! Entirely original and utterly brilliant - a must-read."
The Echo Man (2022)
(Major Crimes, book 1)
Sam Holland
"I loved this book and absolutely devoured it. So dark - and the author clearly knows their stuff about serial killers! Not for the faint hearted - brilliant."
Nobody But Us (2022)
Laure Van Rensburg
"I totally loved this book - a literary thriller which is both incredibly readable and thought-provoking. Beautifully written, compelling and perfectly plotted - nothing not to like."
The Last to Disappear (2022)
Jo Spain
"Tense and atmospheric, set against a frozen landscape with reindeer, snowmobiles and interesting, varied and realistic characters. Beautifully written - loved it."
The Drowning Hour (2022)
S K Tremayne
"Spooky and atmospheric with some very clever twists - I raced through this."
Keep Them Close (2022)
Sophie Flynn
"A terrifying, twisty thriller in which seemingly no one can be trusted. Very cleverly written - I raced through this. Highly recommended."
All Good People Here (2022)
Ashley Flowers
"A stunning thriller set over two timelines, where almost everyone is lying to each other and everyone has secrets. Compelling and unsettling reading - I raced through this."
The Blackhouse (2022)
Carole Johnstone
"Atmospheric and compelling, with some very unexpected twists!"
The Girls Are Good (2022)
Ilaria Bernardini
"A fascinating and heart-breaking insight into the world of competitive gymnastics by an author who clearly knows this world inside out. Amazing characterisation of these young girls and a compelling and suspenseful story. Loved this book - it is unlike anything else I've read. I continued to think about it a lot once I'd finished."
Happy New Year (2022)
Malin Stehn
"A tense, slow-burn thriller looking at families and friendships and how they change over time. Believable characters and some surprising twists, a great read."
I'll Never Tell (2023)
Philippa East
"A tense, cat and mouse tale of a missing girl. Cleverly written, with many layers - a compelling read."
Freeze (2023)
Kate Simants
"This book has everything - weather that can kill you, an under-equipped ship stuck in a storm, a cast of people who all have secrets and element of their past they don't want revealed. I loved it."
Silent Waters (2023)
L V Matthews
"A compelling and atmospheric story of toxic friendships, secrets and divided loyalties all set around the competitive world of diving - loved it."
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