Rebecca Netley grew up as part of an eccentric family in a house full of books and music, and these things have fed her passions. Family and writing remain at the heart of Rebecca's life. She lives in Reading with her husband, sons and an over-enthusiastic dog, who gives her writing tips. The Whistling is Rebecca Netley's debut novel and won the Exeter Novel Prize.
Hobbe's Folly (2026) Adam Macqueen "A wonderfully told dark tale steeped in dread, with unexpected tender touches. I read it in one gulp."
One Yellow Eye (2025) Leigh Radford "Witty, propulsive and heartbreaking. Radford's dark, Zombie love-story is intelligent and refreshing."
The Woman in the Wallpaper (2025) Lora Jones "Set during the French Revolution, this sweeping historical debut is a gripping and beautifully woven tale of intrigue and darkness that is hard to put down."
The Unrecovered (2025) Richard Strachan "In this beautifully written and compulsive debut Strachan weaves the horrors of WW1 with the shadow of a dreadful legacy. Dark, intelligent and profoundly moving, I devoured this stunning debut in two sittings. I will be thinking about this story and its characters for some time."
Nephthys (2025) Rachel Louise Driscoll "A glorious tale of adventure set beneath the blazing sun of Egypt... A thoroughly enjoyable read."
Estella's Revenge (2024) Barbara Havelocke "This gripping and clever novel takes Miss Havisham's daughter and tells us her dark and compelling tale. Masterfully constructed, complex, immersive and delivered through Havelocke's beautiful prose. Both heartbreaking and uplifting, this is an absolute must-read."
Dark Island (2024) (Orkney Mysteries, book 1) Daniel Aubrey "The atmospheric backdrop of Orkney enhances the reader's experience of this compulsive debut. With a brilliant and original main character, plenty of nail-biting moments and satisfying twists, there is everything here that fans of this genre love. I can't wait to read Aubrey's next."
The Grief House (2023) Rebecca Thorne "Beautifully written and with supernatural elements guaranteed to chill you to the bone. This compelling novel will snatch you up and not put you down again until you've finished."
The Good Liars (2023) Anita Frank "A compelling, WW1 tale of deceit, lies and the damages of war. Dripping with claustrophobic tension and absolutely unputdownable. I loved it."
The Virgins of Venice (2022) Gina Buonaguro "A rich, intricately researched story of two sisters' loves, losses, and courage, cast against the vividly drawn backdrop of sixteenth-century Venice. I flew through every page!"
The Toll House (2022) Carly Reagon "Pacy and page-turning this, dual timeline, ghost story will keep you up long after the witching hour - if you dare."
