Mark Edwards writes psychological thrillers in which scary things happen to ordinary people and is inspired by writers such as Stephen King, Ira Levin, Ruth Rendell and Linwood Barclay.
Nine Lives (2026) Catherine Steadman "Gripping and tense with a heroine you'll root for, I tore through Nine Lives in a couple of sittings. Fans of smart, twisty psychological thrillers will lap this up."
59 Minutes (2025) Holly Seddon "Utterly chilling, propulsive and thought-provoking - 59 Minutes is a page-turner and a must-read."
Blood Like Mine (2024) (Blood , book 1) Stuart Neville "What a book! Exciting, propulsive and vivid. A thriller with real bite."
The Actor (2024) Chris MacDonald "An intense, absorbing read about the danger of sacrificing everything for your art, with echoes - in its fascinating depiction of the relationship between student and mentor - of The Secret History and Black Swan."
Stay (2023) Jane Bailey "Claustrophobic and creepy, Stay is a beautifully-written lockdown thriller that will really get under your skin."
All Of Us Are Broken (2023) (DS Saul Anguish, book 2) Fiona Cummins "A nerve shredding journey into the heart of darkness. Fans of Luther and Mo Hayder will love it."
End of Story (2023) Louise Swanson "A chilling and moving tale that will strike fear into the heart of every book lover. The ending blew me away."
The Hike (2022) Susi Holliday "Wild meets Gone Girl in this breathlessly entertaining thriller, featuring toxic characters doing terrible things in a beautiful setting. Loved it."
The Last Party (2022) (DC Morgan, book 1) Clare Mackintosh "Her best yet. A picturesque setting, wonderful cast and a pair of detectives you'll love. Plus I guarantee you'll never guess whodunnit."
Truly, Darkly, Deeply (2022) Victoria Selman "A truly darkly creepy serial killer story with a chilling sting in its tale. Reminded me of The Fall. Beautifully written and highly recommended."
The Island of Lost Girls (2022) Alex Marwood "A ripped-from-the-headlines thriller that is both compassionate and chilling . . . I couldn't put it down."
Dead Rich (2022) G W Shaw "[A] sun-drenched, blood-soaked thriller set on a superyacht in the Caribbean. It's that most wonderful thing: a Thumping Good Read."
It Ends at Midnight (2022) Harriet Tyce "A cinematic gut-punch of a book that will linger in your memory long after you've finished it."
You Never Said Goodbye (2022) Luca Veste "A barnstorming, rocket-paced thriller about an ordinary man thrown into an extraordinary situation. Fans of John Connolly and Linwood Barclay will love it."
The Last Woman in the World (2022) Inga Simpson "As terrifying as Bird Box or A Quiet Place but full of the most beautiful writing about nature. An absolute must-read."
He Started It (2020) Samantha Downing "He Started It is a dark, twisting road trip into hell with a family you wouldn't want to live next door to. I've never read anything like it!"
We Begin at the End (2020) Chris Whitaker "Chris Whitaker takes crime writing to new levels in this evocative and lyrical novel, which is not only beautifully written but cleverly plotted, with a climax you'll never guess."
Strangers (2020) C L Taylor "Stayed up to finish Strangers, unable to put it down. It’s her best one yet. A joy to read, full of living, breathing characters, a compelling plot, humour and a killer twist. Very very highly recommended."
The Second Wife (2020) Rebecca Fleet "A mesmerising, beautifully-written domestic thriller that really stands out from the crowd. I flew through it."
The Liar's Daughter (2020) Claire Allan "A superior psychological thriller with an intriguing set-up, a flawed heroine and some great twists. Recommended!"
What You Did (2019) Claire McGowan "Absorbing, timely, and beautifully written, What You Did is a superior psychological thriller from a major talent."
I Know Everything (2019) (Adler and Dwyer) Matthew Farrell "Dark and constantly surprising, this is a must-read for fans of twisted, intelligent thrillers."
To the Lions (2019) (Casey Benedict, book 1) Holly Watt "A globe-trotting tale of investigative journalism that crackles with the energy of peak James Ellroy."
In the Vines (2018) Shannon Kirk "A dark and twisted thriller, both poetic and page-turning. A treat for the discerning suspense lover."
This is How it Ends (2018) Eva Dolan "Angry, compassionate and mind-blowingly clever, with a truly shocking ending."
The Girl Who Came Back (2017) Kerry Wilkinson "An atmospheric page-turner that will appeal to anyone looking for a quality psychological thriller. The perfect summer read."
Trust Me (2017) Gemma Metcalfe "Gemma Metcalfe turns the screw until the tension is almost unbearable. A fast-paced debut with a twist that made me gasp."
The Trophy Child (2017) Paula Daly "Sheer perfection. THE TROPHY CHILD is gripping, darkly funny and bound to induce spasms of guilt in even the least pushy parent. I can’t remember the last time I was so enthralled. I want to stand on a mountain top and tell everyone to read this brilliant novel."
Wonderland (2015) Jennifer Hillier "A fast-paced, razor-sharp thriller that is impossible to put down. Jennifer Hillier is a stunningly talented author and Wonderland is her best yet."
The Exit (2015) Helen Fitzgerald "An astonishingly powerful novel that deals beautifully with some serious issues - family, memory, growing up and growing old - before delivering a sucker punch that will leave you reeling. Helen FitzGerald is not afraid to take the reader into some very dark places and cements her growing reputation as one of the most daring and readable authors working today. The Exit is a masterpiece."
(b.1970)
