J.D. Missen is a Suffolk-based author whose writing spans psychological thrillers, poetry, and children’s literature. Whether penning gripping suspense or heartfelt verse, her work is united by one defining trait: a deep exploration of what it means to be human. Her novels—including Confessions from a Fractured Mind and Secrets from a Misty River—blend intimate character … Read more
Iain Maitland, a prolific author based in Felixstowe, has carved out a distinctive space in the world of psychological thrillers. His novels—The Surrogate, The Soulmate, and others—delve into the darker corners of the human mind, examining mental illness, obsession, identity, and buried family secrets. What sets Maitland apart isn’t just his gripping plot work—it’s the … Read more
Jeanette Hewitt, who writes under the name J.M. Hewitt, is a Suffolk-based author known for her chilling, character-driven psychological crime thrillers. With a gift for turning trauma into tension and psychology into plot, Hewitt’s work explores the darkest corners of human behaviour—often with unsettling precision. Thrillers with Substance and Atmosphere In novels such as Exclusion … Read more
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 … Read more
As 2024 draws to a close, I’ve taken my usual look back at what I’ve read over the past year. Things started well, but by October I’d hit a reading block—managing just one book in the last 10 weeks. That dip cost me dearly in the stats department: I read 38 fewer books than in … Read more