Amanda Jennings read History of Art at Cambridge University. She has worked at the BBC as a researcher and assistant producer. Married, with three daughters, she lives in Henley.
Notes on a Drowning (2025) Anna Sharpe "Ooo, this is a belter. Slick, pacy, with tension that ratchets up in the most delicious way. Add in masterful plotting, witty dialogue, some sleazy, powerful people behaving badly, and you've a surefire hit."
The Grief House (2023) Rebecca Thorne "The Grief House grips from page one. With lyrical writing and a tense, claustrophobic atmosphere that builds with the floodwater, this story of secrets and loss will keep you up at night as you race to the finish."
End of Story (2023) Louise Swanson "A beautifully written dystopian tale which had me enthralled from the start with its terrifying vision of a world without fiction. Hugely imaginative, original, and ultimately incredibly moving, End of Story is a wonderful book with a cast of fascinating characters. Loved it."
The Hike (2022) Susi Holliday "A dark and gripping tale about toxic sisters and marital disharmony, set on an alpine hike. It's a wonder these people chose to go on holiday together and by the end most of them will have wished they hadn't. With more twists and turns than a mountain path, this story will have you turning the pages at breakneck speed and keep you guessing every step of the way."
Sleep Tight (2021) (Rose Gifford, book 1) C S Green "Tightly plotted, perfectly paced, and beautifully written, the story builds to a tense and terrifying conclusion. The introduction of a secret police department set up to solve crimes with a supernatural element is original and exciting."
Call Me Mummy (2021) Tina Baker "Disturbing, distinctive, and peppered with black humour, this is a book I couldn't put down. If you like your fiction dark and compelling, you'll love Call Me Mummy."
The Other Girl (2020) C D Major "CD Major is a truly gifted storyteller. I adore everything she writes."
Just My Luck (2020) Adele Parks "urns the phrase ‘be careful what you wish for’ into a brilliantly compelling yet cautionary tale with greed and betrayal at its darkened heart… I loved it!"
The Killer Inside (2019) Cass Green "The story rattles along and the pace never lets up. Another cracker from a brilliant storyteller. I loved it."
The Woman in the Dark (2019) Vanessa Savage "Creepy, atmospheric, and with a tangible sense of growing unease which powers a compelling story and keeps you turning the pages. Vanessa Savage is a name to watch and I can't wait to see what she writes next!"
The Rest of Me (2018) Katie Marsh "I laughed, I identified, I shed a tear. A lovely story that deserves to fly. I loved it."
Turn a Blind Eye (2018) (D.I. Maya Rahman, book 1) Vicky Newham "Vicky Newham is an exciting new voice on the crime scene. Turn a Blind Eye is an assured and beautifully crafted debut, rich with the glorious cultural diversity that typifies its East End setting. It's an addictive read, with flowing prose and a tempting array of clues to keep crime lovers glued to the pages. I loved it."
The Last Day (2018) Claire Dyer "The Last Day is an exquisitely written story of love and loss. With a poet's hand, calm clarity and true wisdom, Claire Dyer paints a picture of real people dealing with very real emotions. Turn your phone off, put a Do Not Disturb sign on the door, and curl up with this gem of a book."
I Did It for Us (2018) Alison Bruce "A wonderful standalone from Alison Bruce whose DC Gary Goodhew novels have built her a reputation as a master of her craft. I Did It For Us held me from the off. It's compelling, slickly plotted and brilliantly written."
The Confession (2018) Jo Spain "Loved it! Fabulous characters, superbly written, twists, turns & ends with a punch."
The Boy Made of Snow (2017) Chloë Mayer "THE BOY MADE OF SNOW is an evocative and haunting story with moments of heart-breaking poignancy. This dark and compelling tale, of wartime austerity and one boy's vivid imagination and its devastating consequences, is an assured and beautifully written debut."
The Stolen Child (2017) Sanjida Kay "This story grips to the very last page as it explores every parent's worst nightmare... I couldn't put it down."
Dangerous Crossing (2017) Rachel Rhys "Rachel Rhys has created a sumptuous world, rich in character and description. Possessing a rare talent for observation and detail, she has perfectly drawn this pre-war passage to Australia. For a few days it was as if I was a passenger on that ship myself. I loved it."
(b.1973)
