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Two reviewer for Readers’ Favorite has just given ‘The Truth in a Lie’ 5-stars.  “An engaging story that readers will love … (I) particularly like the way the author handles the dynamics in relationships, exploring the devastating effects of secrets kept, the power of loyalty and the fragile and intangible threads that bind a family […]

I’m delighted to announce the publication of  my latest novel – ‘The Truth in a Lie’. Called to the bedside of her ailing mother, successful writer Charlotte Preece is astonished when Duncan, her ex-husband, turns up. Is he being supportive, or does he have other motives? And then the two of them are snowed in […]

Book Reader Magazine asked me about myself and my books. The link below takes you to the full interview. Featured author interview  

Here’s the front cover of my latest novel which is due to be published very soon.

I’m excited to announce that I’ve just completed the first draft of my brand new novel ‘The Truth in a Lie‘! Set in 2018, this is the first contemporary novel I have written. Within the story I explore betrayal, loss, failure and love in all its guises. Currently around 52,000 words, it will be a […]

“Before reading this I read all three of the author’s Eldísvík novels and before that I read Too Many Heroes, so I guess you could call me a Jan Turk Petrie fan. What I like most is the way she creates real, believable characters and then carries them forward in a plot that makes sense […]

“I did ultimately enjoy this read and was interested in the historical detail and the exploration of coercive control within a relationship… I would recommend this book if you’re after a thrilling and consuming read which highlights the complexities and nuances of human relationships.”   Read full review

“historical fiction with contemporary issues woven into the story. It fills me with sadness that it is one of those topics that hasn’t really made enough progress, despite this tale going back over half a century. Domestic violence and coercive control are still grossly misunderstood… the author puts more of a sinister mark on it […]

“Towards The Vanishing Point has a little bit of everything in it, historical fiction, romance and thriller which make it such a engaging read… atmospheric and perfectly captures the period and its social and cultural climate. I was so engrossed in Lily and Stella’s story that I ended up reading the book in one sitting… A powerful and […]

‘Towards the Vanishing Point’ is the story of two friends Stella and Lily…The characterisation is great …Perfect for fans of historical fiction“ Find Tracey’s review on Instagram @traceysyearinbooks