Amy McCulloch is a Canadian living in London, who fits writing around work as a Commissioning Editor at one of the UK's leading fantasy imprints.
She was bitten by the travel bug at an early age while accompanying her parents on buying trips around the world for their oriental carpet business. It was this love of travel that inspired her to set a novel in a hot, desert location (moving to freezing Ottawa, Canada, where her first winter hit -40°C, might have had something to do with that too). She studied Medieval and Old English literature at the University of Toronto.
The Survivor (2026) Andrew Reid "The Survivor is a heart-pounding, showstopper of a thriller that I couldn't put down. I'll never look at a subway ride the same way again!"
Cleopatra (2026) Saara El-Arifi "Epic in scope but fine in detail, Cleopatra is a searing, masterful depiction of this incredible queen. This novel establishes El-Arifi as the voice of a generation."
To Love a Liar (2025) L V Matthews "A masterful feat of storytelling, with a kaleidoscopic plot that shifts your perspective with every turn of the page. No word of a lie - this is one of the best crime novels I've ever read."
The Retirement Plan (2025) Sue Hincenbergs "Deliciously dark, twisty and packed full of humour and charm, The Retirement Plan had me racing through the pages to witness the hijinks unfold. A hugely impressive debut from a real star in the making."
The Penthouse (2025) Catherine Cooper "THE PENTHOUSE is a twisting, unpredictable, glamorous whirlwind of a thriller about the dark side of luxury living and fame. Catherine Cooper is my go-to author if I want to be swept into a story I can't tear my eyes away from."
Bad Blood (2025) Sarah Hornsley "BAD BLOOD is a twisty, gripping, fresh take on a legal thriller, deftly weaving an intricate plot that keeps you guessing. Criminally good!"
Whiteout (2025) R S Burnett "Whiteout is an accomplished debut thriller that depicts all the horrors of being lost and alone during Antarctic winter, while also showing what a terrifying prospect it would be to lose it. A fight to survive -not only for the protagonist Rachel, but also for our planet - a read that is gripping and chilling in equal measure."
The Morrigan (2025) Kim Curran "Kim Curran's The Morrigan will do for Irish mythology what Madeline Miller did for Greek. I fell in love with her lyrical prose and the way she brought the complex layers of the Morrigan myth to life in all her fierce fury and glory. An absolute triumph."
Isolation Island (2024) Louise Minchin "ISOLATION ISLAND blew me away. I loved being transported into the unsettling world of reality television, in a way that felt totally authentic and immersive. Lauren is a compelling character to follow, a journalist risking her career to expose a monster - and we're with her every step of the way. A page-turning, atmospheric thriller that kept me guessing right up until the final page."
Maude Horton's Glorious Revenge (2024) Lizzie Pook "Lizzie Pook effortlessly blends a wild Arctic adventure with a riveting tale of a sister's burning desire for revenge, the tension tightening like a hangman's noose. Her writing is atmospheric, gripping and beautiful - the execution of this novel is flawless."
The Actor (2024) Chris MacDonald "What an incredibly tense, immersive debut. I was completely absorbed by this window into the world of method acting and the dark, twisted consequences of such intense commitment. A bravura performance from MacDonald - I didn't want it to end."
The Babysitter (2023) Emma Curtis "I literally couldn't put it down. I read the whole thing in one sitting. A compulsive and propulsive read, a brilliant book of unforgettable characters harbouring unforgivable secrets."
Sara Ochs "The Dive turns paradise into a nightmare... and I loved every minute of it. Amongst the diverse cast of characters, there is no one you can trust and everyone has a secret to hide. I was captivated by Sara's writing and can't wait to see what she does next."
Happy New Year (2022) Malin Stehn "A riveting Scandi thriller, depicting every family's worst nightmare in exquisite detail. The clever characterisation keeps you guessing at every turn - I can't wait to read what Malin Stehn writes next."
Allie Reynolds "Gave me the same sinister-yet-wish-you-were-there vibes of The Beach."
The Leviathan (2022) Rosie Andrews "Infused with creepy gothic dread and gorgeously written. Fantastic."
The Upper World (2021) (Upper World, book 1) Femi Fadugba "Truly mind-bending, fiendishly clever, original and stylish - I was blown away by this novel. Philosophy meets physics meets Peckham . . . No doubt about it, The Upper World is destined to stand the test of time."
The Queen of the Tearling (2014) (Queen of the Tearling, book 1) Erika Johansen "Destined to be a fantasy classic. Johansen’s writing is assured, confident and thrilling. I can’t wait for the next book."
