Guy Morpuss is a London-based barrister whose cases have featured drug-taking cyclists, dead Formula 1 champions and aspiring cemetery owners.
His favourite books involve taking a twist on reality, and playing with the consequences. Which led to his debut novel, FIVE MINDS, about five people sharing one body - possibly with a murderer.
His second novel, BLACK LAKE, will be published in 2022
.He is currently working on his third novel, HIGHLIGHTS.
Guy lives near Farnham, England, with his wife and two sons. When not writing he can usually be found walking or running in the Surrey Hills.
The Artful Anna Harris (2026) Tracy Maton "Dark, clever and utterly compulsive. Anna Harris is an intriguing character with a mask for every occasion: witty, loving, vulnerable, and - when the need arises - ruthless. Full of sly humour and exquisite tension."
The Merge (2025) Grace Walker "With The Merge, Grace Walker takes a clever speculative premise, and creates a dystopian world that feels frighteningly plausible; filled with compelling characters struggling to come to terms with the new reality. Terrifying and fascinating."
The Killer Question (2025) Janice Hallett "Another triumph from Janice Hallett. A brilliantly worked puzzle where the final pieces only click into place in the last few pages. Thoroughly satisfying, clever and tricky."
The Game Is Murder (2025) Hazell Ward "Strikingly original, but with nods to Golden Age crime, it's an ingenious story of constantly changing perspectives. Different, clever, and highly entertaining!"
The Bells of Westminster (2024) Leonora Nattrass "A delightful caper around the tombs of Westminster Abbey, with a curious king, a royal corpse, a murder victim and an endearing parrot. Wonderfully told, and hugely enjoyable."
A Case of Mice and Murder (2024) (Trials of Gabriel Ward, book 1) Sally Smith "In A Case Of Mice and Murder Sally Smith has created a charmingly eccentric golden age sleuth, and a compelling murder mystery. An excellent work of historic fiction which I thoroughly enjoyed!"
The Grief Doctor (2024) Jack Anderson "With The Grief Doctor Jack Anderson has created a compelling thriller driven by the conflict between flawed genius and destructive grief. It's a superb debut, playing cleverly with the concepts of memory and loss."
The Underhistory (2024) Kaaron Warren "Hauntingly dark and beautifully written, The Underhistory keeps you on edge throughout. There are moments of humour interspersed with tragedy and fear. A brilliant read with a wonderful protagonist."
What We Did In The Storm (2024) Tina Baker "Tina Baker takes a wild and claustrophobic setting, and populates it with a cast of disturbed and intriguing characters, to create a first-class murder story - vivid and compelling."
The Trials of Lila Dalton (2024) L J Shepherd "A strikingly clever debut and high concept legal thriller which grips from the first page and never lets up. The claustrophobic setting and fast-paced narrative make for a great story."
Thirteen Ways to Kill Lulabelle Rock (2024) Maud Woolf "In THIRTEEN WAYS TO KILL LULABELLE ROCK, Maud Woolf playfully and skilfully explores an intriguing premise - a protagonist created to kill her own clones. Blade Runner meets Killing Eve in this clever and funny speculative thriller."
Helle and Death (2024) (Helle and Death, book 1) Oskar Jensen "A charmingly quirky protagonist, a bleakly vivid setting, and a cleverly plotted country house murder make for a brilliant read! Helle and Death is a beautifully written tribute to the golden age classics."
Fyneshade (2023) Kate Griffin "A delightfully dark gothic tale, beautifully written, with a beguiling narrator. The seemingly innocent Marta turns out to be more than a match for the other occupants of a house full of secrets. An excellent read!"
The Institution (2023) (Connie Woolwine, book 2) Helen Fields "The Institution is a visceral treat that plays to our deepest fears! Darkly addictive."
Freeze (2023) Kate Simants "A fast-paced and vividly written thriller full of darkness and suspicion. Superb!"
I'll Never Tell (2023) Philippa East "Brilliantly unsettling, with characters so deftly woven that you never quite know who - if anyone - you can trust."
The Box (2022) Dan Malakin "A brilliant, pacy thriller that hits the ground running and never lets up! I raced through it in a day... Highly recommended!"
The Echo Man (2022) (Major Crimes, book 1) Sam Holland "Dark, twisted, and utterly compelling."
