Mark Edwards
(
b.1970)
Mark Edwards writes psychological thrillers in which scary things happen to ordinary people and is inspired by writers such as Stephen King, Ira Levin, Ruth Rendell and Linwood Barclay.
Genres:
Mystery,
Horror
Novels
Collections
Novellas and Short Stories
Mark Edwards recommends
Stay (2023)Jane Bailey"Claustrophobic and creepy, Stay is a beautifully-written lockdown thriller that will really get under your skin."End of Story (2023)Louise Swanson"A chilling and moving tale that will strike fear into the heart of every book lover. The ending blew me away." The Hike (2022)Susi Holliday"Wild meets Gone Girl in this breathlessly entertaining thriller, featuring toxic characters doing terrible things in a beautiful setting. Loved it." The Last Party (2022)(DC Morgan, book 1)Clare Mackintosh"Her best yet. A picturesque setting, wonderful cast and a pair of detectives you'll love. Plus I guarantee you'll never guess whodunnit." Truly, Darkly, Deeply (2022)Victoria Selman"A truly darkly creepy serial killer story with a chilling sting in its tale. Reminded me of The Fall. Beautifully written and highly recommended." Dead Rich (2022)G W Shaw"[A] sun-drenched, blood-soaked thriller set on a superyacht in the Caribbean. It's that most wonderful thing: a Thumping Good Read." You Never Said Goodbye (2022)Luca Veste"A barnstorming, rocket-paced thriller about an ordinary man thrown into an extraordinary situation. Fans of John Connolly and Linwood Barclay will love it." The Dark (2021)Emma Haughton"Chilling and atmospheric, THE DARK had me turning the pages late into the night." The Rule (2021)David Jackson"Brilliant. Spiralling tension, wit and heart, this is British crime writing at its best." He Started It (2020)Samantha Downing"He Started It is a dark, twisting road trip into hell with a family you wouldn't want to live next door to. I've never read anything like it!" We Begin at the End (2020)Chris Whitaker"Chris Whitaker takes crime writing to new levels in this evocative and lyrical novel, which is not only beautifully written but cleverly plotted, with a climax you'll never guess." Strangers (2020)C L Taylor"Stayed up to finish Strangers, unable to put it down. It’s her best one yet. A joy to read, full of living, breathing characters, a compelling plot, humour and a killer twist. Very very highly recommended." The Second Wife (2020)Rebecca Fleet"A mesmerising, beautifully-written domestic thriller that really stands out from the crowd. I flew through it." What You Did (2019)Claire McGowan"Absorbing, timely, and beautifully written, What You Did is a superior psychological thriller from a major talent." To the Lions (2019)(Casey Benedict, book 1)Holly Watt"A globe-trotting tale of investigative journalism that crackles with the energy of peak James Ellroy." In the Vines (2018)Shannon Kirk"A dark and twisted thriller, both poetic and page-turning. A treat for the discerning suspense lover." Trust Me (2017)Gemma Metcalfe"Gemma Metcalfe turns the screw until the tension is almost unbearable. A fast-paced debut with a twist that made me gasp." The Trophy Child (2017)Paula Daly"Sheer perfection. THE TROPHY CHILD is gripping, darkly funny and bound to induce spasms of guilt in even the least pushy parent. I can’t remember the last time I was so enthralled. I want to stand on a mountain top and tell everyone to read this brilliant novel." Wonderland (2015)Jennifer Hillier"A fast-paced, razor-sharp thriller that is impossible to put down. Jennifer Hillier is a stunningly talented author and Wonderland is her best yet." The Exit (2015)Helen Fitzgerald"An astonishingly powerful novel that deals beautifully with some serious issues - family, memory, growing up and growing old - before delivering a sucker punch that will leave you reeling. Helen FitzGerald is not afraid to take the reader into some very dark places and cements her growing reputation as one of the most daring and readable authors working today. The Exit is a masterpiece." Visitors also looked at these authors
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