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Olivia Kiernan

Olivia Kiernan is an Irish writer living in the UK and author of crime thriller, Too Close to Breathe. She was born and raised in County Meath, near the famed heritage town of Kells and holds an MA in Creative Writing awarded by the University of Sussex.

Genres: Mystery, General Fiction

Series

Frankie Sheehan
   1. Play Dead for Me (2018)
     aka Too Close to Breathe
   2. The Killer in Me (2019)
   3. If Looks Could Kill (2020)
   4. The Murder Box (2021)

Novels

Dawn Solstice (2013)
The End of Us (2023)

Olivia Kiernan recommends

The Break-In (2025)
Katherine Faulkner
"I was kept up until the wee hours engrossed in The Break-In. A delicious slow-burn thriller with a clever, twisting plot that will keep readers hooked."

Murder at Gulls Nest (2025)
(Nora Breen, book 1)
Jess Kidd
"I'm a huge fan of Jess Kidd's books and Murder at Gull's Nest treated me to Kidd's trademark rich characterisation, imaginative storytelling and warmth. Murder at Gull's Nest is a seaside mystery full of intrigue and secrets and features the unforgettable Nora Breen, a keen-eyed retired nun who is determined to unravel the mystery of her friend's disappearance. This was a hugely compelling read with satisfying splashes of humour and a gripping mystery that will keep readers guessing until the end."

All Of Us Are Broken (2023)
(DS Saul Anguish, book 2)
Fiona Cummins
"A phenomenal thriller."

The Contest (2023)
Karen Hamilton
"On a race to the top of Kilimanjaro, everyone has a motive to win and some have motive to kill in Karen Hamilton's latest gripping thriller. Each rise in elevation will have you turning pages faster than you can catch your breath. I'm still recovering from the altitude."

In the Blink of an Eye (2023)
(Kat and Lock, book 1)
Jo Callaghan
"In the Blink of An Eye captured me from the first page and kept me enthralled until the last. Jo Callaghan shakes up the police procedural with a truly original premise that is both compelling and filled with heart. Highly recommended."

Hide and Seek (2022)
Andrea Mara
"Andrea Mara's Hide and Seek is a must read for psychological thriller fans. Well-drawn, intriguing characters and a twisty, gripping plot will keep you reading well into the night. A real page-turner."

Truly, Darkly, Deeply (2022)
Victoria Selman
"Dark, chilling and compelling. This is one serial killer thriller readers won't be able to put down."

Vine Street (2021)
Dominic Nolan
"A rich, ambitious, masterpiece of a crime novel."

Lucky (2021)
Rachel Edwards
"Love, chance and betrayal all take a seat at the table in Rachel Edward’s compelling novel, Lucky. Delivered in Rachel’s exciting and original style is a winning storyline, crafted with excellence, packed with suspense and walk-off-the-page characters you’ll think about long after turning the last page."

The Art of Death (2021)
(DI Grace Archer, book 1)
David Fennell
"A gritty, dark thriller. Perfect for fans of Chris Carter."

A Tidy Ending (2020)
Joanna Cannon
"Thoroughly absorbing with an expertly drawn and engaging protagonist. The suspense hums beneath the surface until the satisfying conclusion. Highly recommended."

Trace of Evil (2019)
(Natalie Lockhart, book 1)
Alice Blanchard
"Utterly compelling. You won't want to put it down."

The Taking of Annie Thorne (2019)
C J Tudor
"C. J. Tudor nails it again with this clever, disturbing novel where the scars of an old mining community are opened by a slash of cold murder. From the shocking opening to the explosive finale, The Taking of Annie Thorne is a chilling page-turner that will leave you checking the locks at night. Brilliant."

What Was Lost (2018)
Jean Levy
"An unsettling psychological thriller and compelling mystery."

The Devil's Claw (2017)
(Jennifer Dorey Mystery, book 1)
Lara Dearman
"A twisty thriller set in Guernsey and populated with great characters."

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