Claire Douglas has worked as a journalist for fifteen years, writing features for women's magazines and newspapers, but she's dreamed of being a novelist since the age of seven. She finally got her wish after winning the Marie Claire Debut Novel Award for her first book, The Sisters, which became a bestseller. Local Girl Missing is her second novel. She lives in Bath with her husband and two children.
The Last Place You Look (2026) Nikki Smith "A heart-pounding, fast-paced thriller with twist after brilliant twist. Beautifully written and totally unpredictable, this is the perfect summer read. I loved it."
Getting Away With Murder (2026) Shari Lapena "Utterly brilliant. Full of Lapena's trademark twists and wonderful characterization, [Getting Away with Murder] is a masterclass of a thriller. Shari Lapena's best yet."
The Secret Thread (2026) Eve Chase "I loved everything about The Secret Thread. Spellbinding, evocative and beautifully written, with stunning locations and unforgettable characters that I truly cared about. A moving and compelling story of sisters, hidden secrets, tragedy and first love. Eve Chase's best book yet!"
Witch Trial (2026) Harriet Tyce "Harriet Tyce's best book yet. Gripping, original and so very clever. I was captivated by this deliciously twisted thriller. And what an ending! Genius. I loved it!"
The Burning Library (2025) Gilly MacMillan "I inhaled this fast-paced, clever thriller! A race against time...where every revelation comes with a price and nobody can be trusted."
The Psychiatrist (2025) Emma Curtis "I'm a big fan of Emma Curtis and The Psychiatrist is her most twisty yet. A gripping, addictive page-turner that kept me guessing until the last page. I loved it!"
To Love a Liar (2025) L V Matthews "I adored this. A beautifully written novel about the secrets within a marriage and the past coming back to haunt you."
Some of Us Are Liars (2025) Fiona Cummins "Some Of Us Are Liars is a dark, exquisitely written thriller about sisters bound by secrets and a past that won't stay buried. Emotionally charged, deeply nuanced with twists that floored me, this is a devastating, tightly plotted and original story that lingers long after the final chapter. A stunning read"
It Should Have Been You (2025) Andrea Mara "Wow, It Should Have Been You blew me away. Ingenious plotting, brilliantly written, pacy and totally unpredictable, I devoured it over a weekend. This is Andrea Mara's best book yet. Absolutely outstanding!"
Beautiful Ugly (2025) Alice Feeney "I'm a huge fan of Alice Feeney and Beautiful Ugly is an atmospheric gem of a thriller, weaving an unpredictable and clever plot that will keep you guessing until the very end. Brilliant and chilling, with an inspired setting, characters that jump off the page, and twists to give you whiplash. I loved every word."
After the Storm (2024) G D Wright "A beautifully written, emotional thriller about loss and consequences. So compelling and tightly plotted I couldn't put it down."
I Died on a Tuesday (2024) Jane Corry "A gripping and emotional thriller about dark family secrets coming back to haunt you. I loved it!"
The Final Act of Juliette Willoughby (2024) Ellery Lloyd "A stunning, intricately plotted and clever mystery that spans decades and has everything I love in a thriller: a rambling old mansion, a family secret, a missing person, a painting with hidden clues to a murder, and a love story at its heart. I loved it."
The Family Experiment (2024) (Dark Future , book 5) John Marrs "John Marrs is a writer at the top of his game and The Family Experiment is his best yet. Frighteningly plausible, gripping, dark, and so clever."
Every Move You Make (2024) C L Taylor "Wow this was exceptional! Every Move You Make is a breathless, chilling one-sitting read with twist after brilliant twist. Clever, original and filled with tension, this is a story I won't ever forget. C.L. Taylor's best yet."
The Dream Home (2024) T M Logan "I devoured The Dream Home in two days. A clever, taut and twisty plot that's full of tension and gasp-out-loud moments. I loved it!"
The End of Us (2023) Olivia Kiernan "It reminded me of Hitchcock at his best. Tense, twisty, dark and so unpredictable. My favourite Olivia Kiernan book yet!"
My Other Husband (2022) Dorothy Koomson "A brilliant rollercoaster of a thriller about obsessive love and hidden secrets. Tense, twisty and unputdownable. I loved it!"
Breathless (2022) Amy McCulloch "Tense, chilling and terrifying with unforgettable characters and an unpredictable and atmospheric plot. One of the most original thrillers I've read. It deserves to be huge!"
That Night (2021) Gillian McAllister "That Night was like watching a gripping, tense and claustrophobic box set! My heart was in my mouth the whole time. Her best yet."
The Wedding Night (2021) Harriet Walker "I devoured The Wedding Night over one weekend. A twisty, tense, and claustrophobic tale of secrets, manipulation, and soured relationships. I loved it!"
Ask No Questions (2021) Claire Allan "Utterly addictive. Literally couldn’t put it down all day! Compulsive, twisty, tense. And LOVED the ending."
The Sanatorium (2020) (Detective Elin Warner, book 1) Sarah Pearse "The Sanatorium is definitely a debut novel to watch out for. Wow, what a chilling read! One of the creepiest thrillers I've ever read. So atmospheric, clever and compulsive. LOVED it!"
The Other Girl (2020) C D Major "I loved this historical thriller. Tense, compulsive, atmospheric and emotional, with two wonderful lead characters and an original plot that had me hooked from beginning to end."
Finders, Keepers (2020) Sabine Durrant "Beautifully written, clever and so gripping, with increasing tension and menace until the heart-stopping explosive finale. I couldn't put it down and I now can't stop thinking about that ending! Brilliant!"
The Babysitter (2020) Phoebe Morgan "Stayed up late last night because I couldn’t put this brilliant book down. The Babysitter is SO addictive with a clever and twisty storyline that was impossible to guess. I had a lump in my throat at times too. And that ending! Loved it! Highly recommend."
The Woods (2020) Vanessa Savage "Creepy, atmospheric, unpredictable . . . utterly addictive and impossible to second guess."
The Night Olivia Fell (2019) Christina McDonald "Beautifully written and moving, with characters I felt I knew, The Night Olivia Fell is a stunning debut that kept me guessing right until the final, heart-breaking twist."
The Day of the Accident (2018) Nuala Ellwood "Brilliantly compulsive and with one hell of a twist! I was consumed until the final heartbreaking page."
Before Her Eyes (2018) Jack Jordan "A smart, claustrophobic thriller with a twist that left me reeling. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough."
The Cliff House (2018) Amanda Jennings "A beautifully written, atmospheric and tense tale of obsession. I was gripped from the first page to the heart-stopping ending. Brilliant."
Exhibit Alexandra (2018) Natasha Bell "An intelligent, taut thriller which was beautifully written and compelling. I loved how the author played with the whole theme of life imitating art. Full of twists and turns I couldn't put it down. I thought the ending was perfect!"
Anatomy of a Scandal (2018) Sarah Vaughan "I was hooked right from the start. So beautifully written, clever and compelling. I was gripped right up to the final page."
Dark Pines (2017) (Tuva Moodyson Mystery, book 1) Will Dean "A brilliant, gripping read! Beautifully written and atmospheric. Highly recommended."
The Maid's Room (2017) Fiona Mitchell "A beautifully written debut that's both moving and humorous with characters I truly cared about. I loved everything about it!"
Hush Little Baby (2017) Joanna Barnard "Beautifully written, clever and compelling with characters that leapt off the page. It kept me guessing all the way through ... and I never expected that ending! Excellent."
The Choice (2017) Samantha King "Wow, what a debut! A beautifully written, chilling psychological thriller. Taunt, tense and very clever with twists I didn't see coming. I absolutely loved it."
