Ruth Dugdall
Ruth, a Felixstowe-based author, is known for crafting gripping psychological thrillers that take readers deep into the minds of complex characters and the shadowy grey areas of justice and morality. Her work draws on years of experience as a former probation officer, offering rare insight into criminal psychology, rehabilitation, and the unseen layers of the justice system.
Fiction Rooted in Authenticity
Ruth’s background is more than a footnote—it’s a defining feature of her storytelling. Her novels explore the darker sides of human behaviour, from guilt and obsession to manipulation and trauma. The result is fiction that feels real—not just believable, but uncomfortably close to home.
Her characters are flawed, fascinating, and deeply human. Her plots are taut and quietly unsettling, unfolding with precision and purpose until the very last page.
Local Settings, National Appeal
Readers from Suffolk will recognise streets, coastlines, and cultural details from Felixstowe and surrounding areas, which lend a vivid sense of place to her otherwise universal stories. That local grounding makes the danger feel closer, the stakes more personal, and the characters all the more real.
Why Ruth’s Stories Linger
Ruth’s thrillers don’t end when the book does. They stay with you—raising ethical questions, challenging assumptions, and forcing you to consider the “why” behind every crime, lie, or act of desperation.
Whether you’re drawn in by suspense or substance, her novels offer both.
Ruth’s Books
Covers from Ruth’s books including a signed copy to me of her novel: My Sister and Other Liars
Ruth’s Website – Ruth Dugdall
Ruth on Amazon – AMAZON