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About Susi Holliday
Susi (S.J.I.) Holliday is the bestselling Scottish author of 8 novels, a novella and many short stories. By day she works in pharmaceuticals. She lives in London (except when she's in Edinburgh) and she loves to travel the world.
BOOKS
Substitute (2021)
The Last Resort (2020)
Mr Sandman (2020)
Violet (2019)
The Lingering (2018)
The Deaths of December (2017)
The Damselfly (2017)
Willow Walk (2016)
Black Wood (2015)
You can find out more at her website: susiholliday.com, on Facebook and Twitter @SJIHolliday & Instagram @SusiJHolliday.
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LONGLISTED for the Guardian's Not the Booker Prize
Number One Bestseller in Ebook
'Cements Holliday's position as one of the most gifted and entertaining psychological thriller writers in the business' Steve Cavanagh
'Saunters from creepy to genuinely terrifying ... I was completely unable to put it down' Elizabeth Haynes
'In the new wave of gothic novels, The Lingering is a stand-out triumph' Eva Dolan
'An atmospheric chiller of a book ... reminiscent of early James Herbert' Fiona Cummins
Married couple Jack and Ali Gardiner move to a self-sufficient commune in the English Fens, desperate for fresh start. The local village is known for the witches who once resided there and Rosalind House, where the commune has been established, is a former psychiatric home, with a disturbing history.
When Jack and Ali arrive, a chain of unexpected and unexplained events is set off, and it becomes clear that they are not all that they seem. As the residents become twitchy, and the villagers suspicious, events from the past come back to haunt them, and someone is seeking retribution...
At once an unnerving mystery, a chilling thriller and a dark and superbly wrought ghost story, The Lingering is an exceptionally plotted, terrifying and tantalisingly twisted novel by one of the most exciting authors in the genre.
'Utterly beguiling and darkly sinister, this superb Gothic ghost tale is a brilliantly crafted rug puller' Lisa Howells, Heat Magazine
'A wonderful cross-over novel that ranges from taut psychological chiller to supernatural suspense ... Nail-biting stuff, superbly executed' Sunday Times
'Readers will find this contemporary gothic tale hard to put down' Publishers Weekly
'A thrilling, chilling, shocking tale, perfect if you take delight in an icy shiver scuttling down your spine' LoveReading
'Brilliantly chilling and perfectly paced' Anna Mazzola
'One of the most original ghost stories I have ever read' Cass Green
'Like Stephen King meets Thomas Harris' Derek Farrell
'A serious spine-chiller from an exceptional talent' Chris Whitaker
'Tense and chilling, with a creeping sense of unease' Neil Broadfoot
'Perfectly paced and guaranteed to cause you sleepless nights for all the right reasons. Fans of Susan Hill and Andrew Taylor, take note' David Mark
'Creepy, unsettling and all-consuming' Jenny Blackhurst
'Spooky, compelling and chilling' Jane Isaac
'Eerie and unsettling, with a bittersweet beauty' Fergus McNeill
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'The diverse storytelling styles and takes on familiar genre tropes add up to an entertaining buffet for mystery fans' Publishers Weekly
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Crime spreads across the globe in this new collection of short stories from the Crime Writer's Association, as a conspiracy of prominent crime authors take you on world mystery tour.
Highlights of the trip include a treacherous cruise to French Polynesia, a horrifying trek in South Africa, a murderous train-ride across Ukraine and a vengeful killing in Mumbai. But back home in the UK, life isn't so easy either. Dead bodies turn up on the backstreets of Glasgow, crime writers turn words into deeds at literary events, and Lady Luck seems to guide the fate of a Twickenham hood.
Showcasing the range, breadth and vitality of contemporary crime-fiction, these twenty-eight chilling, one-sitting stories will take you on a trip you'll never forget.
Contributions from: Ann Cleeves, C.L. Taylor, Susi Holliday, Martin Edwards, Anna Mazzola, Carol Anne Davis, Cath Staincliffe, Chris Simms, Christine Poulson, Ed James, Gordon Brown, J.M. Hewitt, Judith Cutler, Julia Crouch, Kate Ellis, Kate Rhodes, Martine Bailey, Michael Stanley, Maxim Jakubowski, Paul Charles, Paul Gitsham, Peter Lovesey, Ragnar JÓnasson, Sarah Rayne, Shawn Reilly Simmons, Vaseem Khan, William Ryan and William Burton McCormick
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'A cherishable collection' Barry Forshaw, Crime Time
'An absolutely cracking anthology which provides a wonderful introduction to the short story, with a mix of crimes to make you smile, cringe, gasp and nod' Jen Med's Book Reviews
'A brilliantly witty, dark and captivating collection' The Book Trail
'This is an excellent collection of high quality crime stories, ranging from psychological thrillers to crime scene investigations, providing something for everyone – and the chance to get out of your usual "crime reads" comfort zone' Off-the-Shelf Books
SHE'S NOT YOUR FRIEND.
When two strangers end up sharing a cabin on the Trans-Siberian Express, an intense friendship develops, one that can only have one ending...
Carrie's best friend has an accident and can no longer make the round-the-world trip they'd planned together, so Carrie decides to go it alone. Violet is also travelling alone, after splitting up with her boyfriend in Thailand. She is also desperate for a ticket on the Trans-Siberian Express, but there is nothing available. When the two women meet in a Beijing Hotel, Carrie makes the impulsive decision to invite Violet to take her best friend's place. Thrown together in a strange country, and the cramped cabin of the train, the women soon form a bond. But as the journey continues, through Mongolia and into Russia, things start to unravel - because one of these women is not who she claims to be...
A tense and twisted psychological thriller about obsession, manipulation and toxic friendships, Violet also reminds us that there's a reason why your mother told you never to talk to strangers...
Authors include:
Sarah Hilary, Angela Readman, SJI Holliday, Nik Perring, Michelle Elvy, Tim Stevenson, Jonathan Pinnock, Nuala Ní Chonchúir and NFFD Director, Calum Kerr.
The editors are Calum Kerr and Angi Holden.
Seven strangers. Seven secrets. One perfect crime.
When Amelia is invited to an all-expenses-paid retreat on a private island, the mysterious offer is too good to refuse. Along with six other strangers, she’s told they’re here to test a brand-new product for Timeo Technologies. But the guests’ excitement soon turns to terror when the real reason for their summons becomes clear.
Each guest has a guilty secret. And when they’re all forced to wear a memory-tracking device that reveals their dark and shameful deeds to their fellow guests, there’s no hiding from the past. This is no luxury retreat—it’s a trap they can’t get out of.
As the clock counts down to the lavish end-of-day party they’ve been promised, injuries and in-fighting split the group. But with no escape from the island—or the other guests’ most shocking secrets—Amelia begins to suspect that her only hope for survival is to be the last one standing. Can she confront her own dark past to uncover the truth—before it’s too late to get out?
Three people live. Three people die. You make the choice.
Like any mother, Chrissie wants to protect her family. She would do anything to keep them safe. So when a mysterious stranger turns up at her door, offering to prevent the deaths of the people she loves, it sounds too good to be true. The only problem: she must choose someone to die in their place. A substitute.
When her daughter Holly has a terrible accident, Chrissie has no option but to enter the programme. In that horrifying moment, she would do anything to save her. But even after Holly makes a miraculous recovery, Chrissie is convinced it’s just a coincidence. After all, who can really control the laws of life and death?
But as the dangers to her family escalate and her chosen substitutes begin to disappear, Chrissie finds herself in an underworld of hidden laboratories and secretive doctors. And the consequences of playing by their rules are far deadlier than she ever imagined…
Four hikers enter the mountains. Only two return. But is it tragedy? Or treachery?
When sisters Cat and Ginny travel with their husbands to the idyllic Swiss Alps for a hiking holiday, it’s not just a chance to take in the stunning scenery. It’s an opportunity to reconnect with each other after years of drifting apart—and patch up marriages that are straining at the seams.
As they head into the mountains, morale is high, but as the terrain turns treacherous, cracks in the relationships start to show. With worrying signs that someone might be following them, the sun begins to set and exhaustion kicks in. Suddenly, lost high on a terrifying ridge, tensions spill over—with disastrous consequences.
When only two of the four hikers make it down from the mountain, the police press them for their story—but soon become suspicious when their accounts just don’t add up.
What really happened up on that ridge? Who are the survivors? And what secrets are they trying to hide?
Following the Spinetingler award nominated 'Off The Record', the charity anthology featuring stories based on classic song titles, comes the highly anticipated sequel.
This time, inspiration arrives in the form of classic film titles. With an introduction penned by Chris Ewan and featuring some of biggest and brightest names writing today including...
Will Carver, Steve Mosby, Helen FitzGerald, Adrian McKinty, Matt Hilton, Stav Sherez, Claire McGowan, Sean Cregan, David Jackson, Mel Sherratt, Nick Quantrill, Maxim Jakubowski, and many, many more...
47 writers from around the world. All coming together to raise money for two children's literacy charities...
In the UK, National Literacy Trust.
In the US, Children's Literacy Initiative.
From Crime to Fantasy, Taxi Driver to Weekend at Bernie's, there's something for everyone in this collection of 47 short stories.
And all proceeds from the sales of this anthology go directly to charity!
When promising teenager Katie is found dead in her bed, the small town of Banktoun is whipped into a frenzy.
Did her teacher do it?
School counsellor Polly McAllister is back in town after many years away. She's laden with secrets, and full of guilt. While Detective Sergeant Davie Gray and Detective Constable Louise Jennings investigate the case, Polly questions the schoolchildren, including Katie's siblings and her friends.
And then she finds the blog...
There are lots of angry people in town. But what are they hiding?
Who killed Katie?
Fans of Mark Edwards, Ruth Ware and Ian Rankin will love this small town mystery thriller with a shocking and heartbreaking end.Bartender Marie has a simple life in the small town of Banktoun and a new relationship with local policeman, Davie Gray.
But someone doesn't want her to be happy.
With an escaped psychiatric patient on the loose, and the body of a woman found on the outskirts of town, Davie is distracted. The new relationship is falling apart before it starts.
Because Marie is keeping a secret.
The fairground is in town, bringing with it some new, undesirable inhabitants.
Marie knows who's watching her... and she knows why.
As events culminate in the house-party from hell - the small community is rocked forever.
Can Davie work it all out before it's too late?
Fans of Gillian Flynn, Melinda Leigh and Theresa Driscoll will love this claustrophobic small town psychological mystery.
When Gareth Maloney walks into Jo's bookshop in the sleepy town of Banktoun, the life she thought she'd rebuilt starts to unravel.
Because Jo recognises this man.
The man who attacked her and her friend Claire, all those years ago, leaving Claire paralysed, and Jo tortured by the memories, unable to forgive herself for what happened.
A desperate Jo turns to her friend, local policeman, Sergeant Davie Gray. The man she met after the attack. The kind, caring man who had vowed to look out for her since her mother's death.
But he doesn't believe her
As Jo battles her demons, a masked man is attacking young girls on the old railway track. Convinced it is connected to Maloney's return, Jo takes matters into her own hands.
With devastating consequences.
Fans of Big Little Lies, Broadchurch and Dark Places will love this claustrophobic small town psychological mystery.- ←Previous Page
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