Kat Ellis is a young adult author from North Wales. BLACKFIN SKY and BREAKER are available now, and PURGE, a YA sci-fi thriller, will be released by Firefly Press in September 2016.
You'll usually find Kat up to no good on Twitter, trekking through the Welsh countryside with her camera, or watching scary films with her husband.
Paint Me Like Your Dead Girls (2026) Cynthia Murphy "Slick and twisted, Paint Me Like Your Dead Girls is a pulse-pounding thriller that held me captive all the way to the blistering finale! This is peak Cynthia Murphy, so prepare for a one-sit read."
Traumaland (2025) Josh Silver "A mind-bending gut-punch of a thriller, Traumaland is this generation's Donnie Darko. Buckle up and brace yourself for the mindf**k of a lifetime."
They Watch From Below (2024) Katya de Becerra "Stunningly sinister, They Watch from Below is The Girl from the Well meets Pan's Labyrinth with added dark academia vibes. I couldn't look away from this chillingly spellbinding read!"
Old Wounds (2024) Logan-Ashley Kisner "Old Wounds is a riveting, spine-chilling horror story that will shred your nerves and shatter your heart in the best and worst ways. A phenomenal debut."
The Love Interest (2024) Helen Comerford "Marvel meets Disney's Extraordinary in this superpowered romcom that flips every hero trope with hilarious consequences. Taking on killer pigeons and mutant squirrels while fighting the patriarchy, Jenna Ray is the hero we all need. A fantastically funny, full-throttle debut. I'm obsessed!"
Four Good Liars (2023) Sarah Wishart "Four Good Liars strikes the perfect balance of heart-stopping twists and shocking reveals. A relentlessly gripping thriller - I loved it!"
Secrets Never Die (2023) Vincent Ralph "Prepare for a one-sitting read where you won't know who to trust. Packed with breathtaking twists and reveals, Secrets Never Die reads like One Of Us Is Lying meets Scream. Shockingly good!"
Burn the Negative (2023) Josh Winning "Prepare to be caught in the Needle Man's grip - you won't be able to tear yourself away."
The Depths (2022) Nicole Lesperance "Perfect for fans of The Hazel Wood and Wilder Girls, The Depths weaves an enchanting and unsettling spell that will grip you like the most tenacious vine. Creeping, vibrant and insidious - I loved it!"
Our Crooked Hearts (2022) Melissa Albert "Ruthlessly enticing, Our Crooked Hearts is a story about fierce magic and even fiercer young women. It caught me in its web and held on tight. This book pulses with a bewitching darkness, and I loved it."
Dead Lucky (2022) Andreina Cordani "An electrifying murder mystery brimming with intrigue, twists and unforgettable characters. Clear your schedule - you won't be able to stop reading until you find out #WhoIsTheFace!"
The Wanderer (2021) Josie Williams "A poignant story about two teens dealing with loneliness and looking for a sense of connection. Moving and intense."
The Upper World (2021) (Upper World, book 1) Femi Fadugba "A rollercoaster of a story, like Patrice Lawrence's Orangeboy with an Inception-style twist. Exhilarating and exceptional!"
The River Has Teeth (2021) Erica Waters "Packed with monstrous magic and a wicked bite, The River Has Teeth is the perfect read for fans of Beware the Wild and Wilder Girls. Fierce and flawless."
Goldy Moldavsky "Perfect for fans of Pretty Little Liars and Gretchen McNeil, The Last Girl is a heart-pounding thriller that grabs you by the throat and doesn’t let go until the very last page. Brilliantly twisted - I loved it!"
