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Anna Downes

Anna Downes grew up in Sheffield, UK. She studied Drama at Manchester University before winning a place at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and moving to London to pursue an acting career. Her acting credits include EastEnders, Casualty, Holby City and Dalziel and Pascoe, as well as a long running stage production of The Dresser in London's West End. In 2009 she left to go travelling and spent time in France, Egypt and Central America before finally settling in Australia in 2011. Anna became a dual citizen in 2016 and now lives just north of Sydney with her husband and two children. The Safe Place is her first novel and is partly inspired by her experiences working as a live-in housekeeper/caretaker on the French coast during her travels.

Genres: Mystery

New and upcoming books

August 2024

Red River Road

Novels

   The Safe Place (2020)
   The Shadow House (2022)
   Red River Road (2024)

Books containing stories by Anna Downes

Dark Deeds Down Under 2 (2024)
(Dark Deeds Down Under, book 2)
edited by
Craig Sisterson

Anna Downes recommends

The Close-Up (2024)
Pip Drysdale
"Throughly addictive, effortlessly cool and clever as hell, TCU is both a voyeuristic peek into the world of celebrity and a dark Gatsby-esque critique of the modern American Dream. From the glitter and grime of the LA backdrop to the irresistible voice of the protagonist, every page hums with an energy so delicious that once you start reading you can't stop. Perfectly thrilling, and so much fun."

The Search Party (2024)
Hannah Richell
"The Search Party is a dexterous blend of best and worst case scenarios, a chillingly relatable journey into the unexpected. With her cast of expertly crafted characters, evocative setting and taut prose, Richell has written a standout page-turner, thoroughly gripping from start to finish. Fans of Lucy Foley and Sarah Pearse will not want to miss this."

Dark Mode (2023)
Ashley Kalagian Blunt
"Riveting, tense and supremely chilling, this is an eye-opening must-read for crime fiction fans everywhere."

After You Were Gone (2022)
Vikki Wakefield
"Beautifully written and superbly unnerving, After You Were Gone is the very best kind of thriller: tender and wise as well as pulse-poundingly tense, with characters so real you want to linger with them even as you race through the pages, desperate to find out what happens. Absolutely wonderful, I could not have loved or admired it more."

The Last Guests (2021)
J P Pomare
"Meticulously-plotted and relentlessly tense, The Last Guests is JP Pomare at the top of his psych-thriller game. On one hand, it's an innovative, exhilarating and deeply unsettling story about technology and the underbelly of cyber-crime . . . on the other, it's a sharp and thoughtful exploration of marriage, intimacy, trust, and the things we do for love. The characters and settings get right under your skin and stay there. Couldn't put it down, can't stop thinking about it. Bump it to the top of your must-read list immediately."

The Photographer (2021)
Mary Dixie Carter
"The tension simmers brilliantly in this addictive and intricately constructed story of beauty, longing and the shadow side of desire. By holding up a mirror to our modern-day obsessions, Mary Dixie Carter shows us the futility of chasing greener grass and the madness that begins with picture-perfection. After reading The Photographer, the phrase 'living the dream' takes on a whole new and chilling meaning."

Shiver (2021)
Allie Reynolds
"A high-velocity heart-in-your-mouth whodunnit that delivers not just twists and turns but McTwists and aerial spins, SHIVER is a total joy to read - and the closest you'll get to throwing yourself down a black run without actually leaving the house. I absolutely loved it. Perfect for fans of Lucy Foley and Ruth Ware."

We Hear Voices (2020)
Evie Green
"Evie Green expertly blends the paranormal and the 'new normal' in a story that is both outlandish and eerily familiar...compelling, addictive and a perfect example of how we use stories to understand ourselves, the world, and our collective social experiences."

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