Lesley Kara is an alumna of the Faber Academy ‘Writing a Novel’ course. She completed an English degree and PGCE at Greenwich University, having previously worked as a nurse and a secretary, and then became a lecturer and manager in Further Education. She lives on the North Essex coast.
The Psychiatrist (2025) Emma Curtis "Brilliantly executed. I didn't see the connection between the two voices until the moment of reveal and was utterly floored by it. With an Emma Curtis novel, you know you're in expert hands."
59 Minutes (2025) Holly Seddon "Compelling from the first page, 59 Minutes cleverly unravels the chaos of a nuclear alert, tapping into the darkest fears and anxieties of our modern world. It is an unforgettable and deeply emotional journey with some brilliant surprises along the way."
The Rush (2025) Beth Lewis "A fierce and haunting tale of women who refuse to be forgotten. The Rush shimmers with danger and heart, and had me in its thrall."
The Cliffhanger (2025) Emily Freud "Deliciously tense and twisty - this is a tale of ambition, betrayal and the darkness of creativity. I loved every page!"
The Reunion (2024) M A Hunter "Clever and compelling! I loved everything about this one: the concept, the setting, the structure..."
The Stalker (2024) Kate Rhodes "Terrifying and tense, as unpredictable as it is compelling."
The Guests (2024) Nikki Smith "Dark secrets and twists that will knock you sideways."
Clickbait (2024) L C North "Dark, devious and totally addictive! I was hooked from the very first page all the way to the gloriously unexpected end. L.C. North has written her best book yet!"
Good Girls Die Last (2023) Natali Simmonds "If you like your thrillers pulsing with tension, you're going to LOVE Good Girls Die Last! Natali Simmonds knows how to dial up the heat in this unflinching story of female solidarity and rage."
Vine Street (2021) Dominic Nolan "An enthralling tale that takes you into the seamy heart of Soho's past. Written in Nolan's visceral, muscular prose, it is a joy to read."
Would I Lie to You? (2021) Aliya Ali-Afzal "This book has it all: tension, humour, and a page-turning plot. The resourceful and endearing heroine, Faiza, will steal your heart. Aliya Ali-Afzal’s stunning debut should be top of your reading pile this year!"
Greenwich Park (2021) Katherine Faulkner "Deliciously dark and deftly plotted. Faulkner mines the seam of guilt beneath her characters' 'perfect' lives with devastating precision."
Dear Child (2020) Romy Hausmann "Wow! Such a disturbingly good read. Romy's knack of getting under a character's skin is impressive. I loved it."
Wall of Silence (2020) (Forest Grove Suspense) Tracy Buchanan "Secrets and lies abound in this complex and chilling mystery. I was totally shocked by the ending!"
The Memory Wood (2020) Sam Lloyd "Remarkable. Stunning prose and compulsive reading. It's undoubtedly the best thriller I've read in a long, long time."
What's Left of Me Is Yours (2019) Stephanie Scott "This novel is a masterpiece. In What’s Left Of Me Is Yours, Scott has delivered a breathtakingly original and haunting concept in the most exquisite prose. I never wanted it to end."
When Darkness Calls (2018) (Holly Wakefield, book 1) Mark Griffin "Meticulously plotted and devious in its execution, Mark Griffin's debut novel is utterly compelling. I can't wait to read the rest of the Holly Wakefield series."
