Susanna Beard

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About Susanna Beard

Thriller writer Susanna is fascinated by human relationships. She can be found people-watching wherever she goes, finding material for her writing. Despite the writer’s life, she has an adventurous streak and has swum with whale sharks in Australia, fallen down a crevasse in the French Alps and walked through the sewers of Brighton - not in that order.

Her passions include animals — particularly her dogs — walking in the countryside and tennis, which clears her brain of pretty much everything.

Susanna’s latest psychological thriller, The Perfect Witness, launches 30th March, 2022. It joins Susanna's five other books, all available on Amazon and published by Joffe Books.

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THE PERFECT WITNESS a gripping psychological thriller full of suspense (Totally gripping psychological thrillers) Mar 30, 2022

by SUSANNA BEARD

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A CHARACTER-DRIVEN PSYCHOLOGICAL SUSPENSE FROM A BESTSELLING AUTHOR.

Daniel had the perfect life: a beautiful girlfriend, a great job, a lovely home.

But twenty years ago he witnessed something he never should have seen. And now he’s plagued by memories of that night.

The frightened scream.
The splash of something heavy hitting the water.
His friend being murdered by his father.

It returns again and again and it’s driving him slowly mad. Now he’s lost his girlfriend, his job and his flat.

To get his life back on track, he needs to find out what really happened that night.

Daniel decides to walk the canals of England, to look for the boat he thinks he saw. But what he finds out will put the one person he trusts in danger.

Fans of Gillian Flynn, T.M. Logan, B.A. Paris, Liane Moriarty, Claire Dyer, Sam Carrington, Celeste Ng will devour this stunning character-driven psychological suspense.

READERS LOVE THE PERFECT WITNESS:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A fantastic psychological thriller. I kept turning page after page saying just one more chapter — it’s a very hard book to put down . . . I loved it.” Booklover Bev

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Wow, this book was excellent and had lots of twists and turns throughout that will have you hooked from the beginning till the end . . . I highly recommend this book!” Nessa

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Definitely recommend! I was so engrossed in Daniel’s memories, the attention to detail the author took to really paint the picture was smooth and not excessive.” Ethell

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I found myself completely engrossed in this story and felt as though I was walking right alongside Daniel. The author gives incredible descriptions and detail throughout the book. I really enjoyed this book.” Nadine

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I really loved this book! It was the perfect mix of thriller, romance, and a story of someone growing into themselves and figuring out who they are — I loved it!” Meradith

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I enjoyed reading this, an intensely emotional and satisfying read.” Carol

⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Absorbing and a really good read.” Barbara

⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A most satisfying read: still thinking about it days later.” Paul

ALSO BY SUSANNA BEARD
THE PERFECT LIFE
THE GIRL ON THE BEACH
WHAT HAPPENED THAT NIGHT
THE LOST BROTHER
THE PERFECT NEIGHBOUR
THE PERFECT WITNESS

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THE PERFECT NEIGHBOUR an absolutely unputdownable psychological thriller (Totally gripping psychological thrillers) Sep 30, 2021

by SUSANNA BEARD

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A GRIPPING NEW PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER FROM A BESTSELLER.

Beth wants to love her new home on a quiet suburban street. She wishes she could make friends with her beautiful neighbour Oksana. She longs for a new group of friends. Welcoming neighbours to visit. Coffee dates and dinner parties.

But life here feels so closed. Then Beth runs into Oksana’s garden one day to fetch her runaway dog, and she sees something shocking that makes her wonder who her new neighbours really are.

A girl in the window.
A pale desperate face.
A hastily scribbled sign bearing only two words.

HELP ME.

Who is the girl? What are the neighbours hiding?

Sometimes, it’s the most perfect neighbours that hide the most terrible secrets.

Fans of Gillian Flynn, T.M. Logan, B.A. Paris, Liane Moriarty, Claire Dyer, Sam Carrington, Celeste Ng will devour this stunning psychological thriller.

PRAISE FOR SUSANNA BEARD:

“I found myself frantically turning the pages, desperate to uncover what happened!” Tracy Buchanan, author of Wall of Silence

“Taut and tense . . . builds to an electrifying conclusion!” Kirsten Hesketh, author of Another of Us

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Bears all the hallmarks of a great thriller . . . I defy anyone not to get swept up in it.” Claire Dyer, author of The Last Day

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Articulate and gripping — an impressive achievement.” Shelley Weiner, author of The Sister’s Tale

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I enjoyed Susanna’s emotive and thought-provoking novel — I thought it was an engrossing mystery.” Sam Carrington, author of I Dare You

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The writing pulls you in and doesn’t let you go until the very last line.” Robyn B.

ALSO BY SUSANNA BEARD
THE PERFECT LIFE
THE GIRL ON THE BEACH
WHAT HAPPENED THAT NIGHT
THE LOST BROTHER
THE PERFECT NEIGHBOUR
THE PERFECT WITNESS

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WHAT HAPPENED THAT NIGHT a shocking and gripping psychological thriller (Totally gripping psychological thrillers) Mar 7, 2021

by SUSANNA BEARD

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I couldn't put this book down.” Shirl

“I found myself frantically turning the pages, desperate to uncover what happened on the night of the attack.” Tracy Buchanan, author of Wall of Silence

Originally published as Dare to Remember.

THAT NIGHT.

Lisa remembers the first part of the night: an evening in the pub with her best friend.

Then nothing.

She wakes up, days later. She’s in hospital. Her best friend is dead.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Lisa holes up in a remote country cottage, plagued by guilt and flashbacks: how did their assailant know them? Why were they attacked? And what really happened that night?

With only vague memories of the event, she cuts herself off from friends and family, spending her days wandering the hills with her dog, Riley.

Lisa realises there's another truth still hidden to her, a truth she can't escape from. A truth that may have been right in front of her all along.

Discover this shocking and absolutely gripping psychological thriller that delves into jealousy and suspicion by critically acclaimed author Susanna Beard.

Perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn, T.M. Logan, B.A. Paris, Liane Moriarty, Claire Dyer, Sam Carrington, Celeste Ng.
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WHAT EVERYONE IS SAYING:

“Beautifully taut and controlled writing – gripping all the way through.” Shelley Weiner, author of The Sister’s Tale

“An intriguing and gripping debut novel. A perceptive exploration of the trauma of losing your best friend.” Rachel Abbott, bestselling author of The Murder Game

“Written with care and a deep level of understanding, while simultaneously building up the suspense until you are racing to find out what happened . . . a great read.” Sue Fortin, bestselling author of The Girl Who Lied

“This is a great exploration into the psychological impact of a traumatic event. I warmed to Lisa immediately and felt every bit of her frustration as she struggled to remember the details of the night she and her best friend were attacked by someone they knew and trusted. It kept me reading into the night as I raced to find out how this twisty, shocking story would end.” Sam Carrington, author of I Dare You

“A deep and dark look at how we can overcome trauma.” Keeper of Pages

“The narrative is both uplifting and disquieting as Lisa pushes against her past attack, and dares not just to remember, but to hope as well. An impressive debut for Susanna Beard.” Joy Kluver, author of Last Seen

“Sometimes you pick up a book and after reading only a few pages, you know that this book is going to be a worthy read.” Day Dreamers Thoughts

“Susanna Beard unspools the story at just the right pace to keep interest and intrigue.” Barbara Copperthwaite, author of The Darkest Lies

“A taut, compelling read. Full of atmosphere and humanity.

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THE PERFECT LIFE a totally compelling psychological thriller with an electrifying finish (Totally gripping psychological thrillers) Dec 21, 2020

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Couldn't put this book down and had my heart in my mouth practically the whole time . . . loved it.” Hannelore C.

The woman who has it all
Heather has lucked out. She has a beautiful house, a happy marriage to James Jessop, with two sons, Ben and Harry — and she’s just won the lottery. £29 million!

The loyal best friend
Natalie has never quite kept up, but she’s finally in a relationship with a new boyfriend, Nick. She’s been best friends with Heather since they were bullied at school. But will her friend’s new fortune change their friendship?

A dream come true turns into a paranoid nightmare
The Jessops’ comfortable life dissolves into chaos. Heather starts receiving anonymous, hateful messages. She begs Natalie to escape with her to Spain, along with a few other close friends. But away from the spotlight in London, things go from bad to worse. Then the unthinkable happens and Heather realizes she can’t trust anyone. Not even her best friend.

Nothing will ever be the same again

Charged with menace, this unputdownable, edgy story of jealousy and suspicion by critically acclaimed author Susanna Beard redefines the depths of the psychological thriller.

Perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn, T.M. Logan, B.A. Paris, Liane Moriarty, Claire Dyer, Sam Carrington, Celeste Ng.

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT SUSANNA BEARD:

“This novel bears all the hallmarks of a great thriller. It not only deals with huge issues like greed, guilt, evil and revenge, but with Anna’s deeply personal search for justice, reconciliation, forgiveness and trust. Her journey takes her to the very limits of herself but, at its heart, [this] is also a story about love in its best forms and I defy anyone not to get swept up in it.” Claire Dyer, author of The Last Day

“It is taut and tense and builds to an electrifying conclusion.” Kirsten Hesketh, author of Another Us

“Articulate and gripping — an impressive achievement.” Shelley Weiner, author of The Sister’s Tale

“I enjoyed Susanna’s emotive and thought-provoking novel — I thought it was an engrossing mystery.” Sam Carrington, author of I Dare You

ALSO BY SUSANNA BEARD
THE PERFECT LIFE
THE GIRL ON THE BEACH
WHAT HAPPENED THAT NIGHT
THE LOST BROTHER
THE PERFECT NEIGHBOUR
THE PERFECT WITNESS

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THE LOST BROTHER a totally compelling psychological thriller with an electrifying finish (Totally gripping psychological thrillers) Feb 11, 2021

by SUSANNA BEARD

( 528 )

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The writing pulls you in and doesn’t let you go until the very last line . . . I can’t wait to read more by Susanna Beard!” Robyn B.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This book really surprised me. In a good way!” Thea G.

A brother sent away.

A sister in a loveless home.

A father ruthlessly murdered.

Ricky and Leonora Bates are brother and sister, best friends, allies in a loveless family.

They are a constant disappointment to their domineering father.

He views Ricky’s quiet bookishness as weakness and Leonora’s feisty intelligence as unbecoming.

Then Ricky is sent away to a boarding school in South Africa to “toughen him up”. And Leonora is stuck dealing with her dysfunctional parents on her own.

The unthinkable happens.

Leonora’s father travels to South Africa to bring Ricky home. Disaster strikes. Her father is shot dead. And her brother is nowhere to be found.

Now Leonora must find the truth.

Susanna Beard is in top form in this utterly absorbing take on family betrayal, dark secrets and deep trauma that will keep you guessing until its chilling conclusion.

Perfect for fans of Girl A, Gillian Flynn, T.M. Logan, B.A. Paris, Liane Moriarty, Claire Dyer, Sam Carrington, Celeste Ng.

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT SUSANNA BEARD:

“This novel bears all the hallmarks of a great thriller. It not only deals with huge issues like greed, guilt, evil and revenge, but with Anna’s deeply personal search for justice, reconciliation, forgiveness and trust. Her journey takes her to the very limits of herself but, at its heart, [this] is also a story about love in its best forms and I defy anyone not to get swept up in it.” Claire Dyer, author of The Last Day

“It is taut and tense and builds to an electrifying conclusion.” Kirsten Hesketh, author of Another Us

“Articulate and gripping — an impressive achievement.” Shelley Weiner, author of The Sister’s Tale

“I enjoyed Susanna’s emotive and thought-provoking novel — I thought it was an engrossing mystery.” Sam Carrington, author of I Dare You

ALSO BY SUSANNA BEARD
THE PERFECT LIFE
THE GIRL ON THE BEACH
WHAT HAPPENED THAT NIGHT
THE LOST BROTHER
THE PERFECT NEIGHBOUR
THE PERFECT WITNESS

Other Formats: Paperback

This title and over 1 million more available with Kindle Unlimited.

THE GIRL ON THE BEACH an utterly gripping psychological thriller (Totally gripping psychological thrillers) Feb 22, 2021

by SUSANNA BEARD

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“An engrossing mystery.” Sam Carrington, author of I Dare You

“Bears all the hallmarks of a great thriller.” Claire Dyer, author of The Last Day

“Builds to an electrifying conclusion.” Kirsten Hesketh, author of Another Us

“Articulate and gripping.” Shelley Weiner, author of The Sister’s Tale

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Originally published as The Truth Waits.

Anna steps forward to take a better look, fighting to keep her hood in place. Leaning down, she pulls the brown slime of the seaweed away and recoils in horror. Underneath is the white curve of a human leg.

What would you do if you discovered a dead body on a remote beach and no one else seemed to care?

Crackling with tension, this electrifying page-turner by critically acclaimed author Susanna Beard defies expectation.

Perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn, T.M. Logan, B.A. Paris, Liane Moriarty, Claire Dyer, Sam Carrington, Celeste Ng.
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READERS LOVE THE GIRL ON THE BEACH:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A fantastic read . . . Once I started to read it I didn’t want to put it down.” K. Greener

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Kept me enthralled to the end, a great read, hard to put down psychological thriller. I would recommend.” Julie H.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Fabulous book. I read it in a day as I couldn't put it down. Intrigue, grief, bereavement - so many issues are covered expertly. Would highly recommend.” Kay H.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “An absolute gem of a psychological thriller.” R. L. Butler

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A thriller with a difference.” R. Edwards

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Thrilling and thought provoking - just couldn’t put it down.” A. MacRae

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This thriller re-ignited my interest in reading. Once started was difficult to put down. Thoroughly enjoyed the suspense!” Amanda

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Cleverly and intricately plotted . . . another page turner.” Jan S.

ALSO BY SUSANNA BEARD
THE PERFECT LIFE
THE GIRL ON THE BEACH
WHAT HAPPENED THAT NIGHT
THE LOST BROTHER
THE PERFECT NEIGHBOUR
THE PERFECT WITNESS

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This title and over 1 million more available with Kindle Unlimited.

THE PERFECT PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER BOX SET three totally compelling psychological thrillers box set (Compelling Psychological Fiction Thriller box set) Jul 19, 2021

by SUSANNA BEARD

( 413 )

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DISCOVER THE ELECTRIFYING PSYCHOLOGICAL FICTION OF SUSANNA BEARD.

GET THREE OF HER BESTSELLING BOOKS IN ONE GREAT-VALUE BOX SET.

Your summer reading sorted! Grab this box set now if you love compelling psychological thrillers with great characters and stunning twists.

Perfect for fans of Girl A, Gillian Flynn, T.M. Logan, B.A. Paris, Liane Moriarty, Claire Dyer, Sam Carrington and Celeste Ng.
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WHAT EVERYONE IS SAYING:

“I found myself frantically turning the pages, desperate to uncover what happened!” Tracy Buchanan, author of Wall of Silence

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The writing pulls you in and doesn’t let you go until the very last line.” Robyn B.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Bears all the hallmarks of a great thriller . . . I defy anyone not to get swept up in it.” Claire Dyer, author of The Last Day

“Taut and tense . . . builds to an electrifying conclusion!” Kirsten Hesketh, author of Another of Us

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Articulate and gripping — an impressive achievement.” Shelley Weiner, author of The Sister’s Tale

“Offers peaceful convent decorum, with a giddy streak of gore and a likeable sleuth.” Kirkus

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I enjoyed Susanna’s emotive and thought-provoking novel — I thought it was an engrossing mystery.” Sam Carrington, author of I Dare You
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IN THIS THREE-BOOK BOX SET:

BOOK 1: THE LOST BROTHER
Ricky and Leonora. Brother and sister. It’s an inseparable bond — until Ricky is sent away to South African boarding school. Their father plans to bring him home, but then the unthinkable happens. Leonora’s father is shot dead and Ricky vanishes. Can Leonora uncover the truth about what happened to them? And will it lead back to Ricky?

BOOK 2: THE GIRL ON THE BEACH
Anna steps forward to take a better look, fighting to keep her hood in place. Leaning down, she pulls the brown slime of the seaweed away and recoils in horror. Underneath is the white curve of a human leg. What would you do if you discovered a dead body on a remote beach and no one else seemed to care?

BOOK 3: WHAT HAPPENED THAT NIGHT
Lisa remembers the first part of that night: an evening in the pub with her best friend. Then nothing. She wakes up, days later. In hospital. Her best friend is dead. What happened? Lisa holes up in a remote country cottage, plagued by guilt and flashbacks: how did their assailant know them? Why were they attacked? And what really happened that night?

Don’t miss out on this series of heartstopping psychological thrillers! YOU GET ALL THREE OF THE ABOVE BOOKS IN THIS EDITION.
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ALSO BY SUSANNA BEARD
THE PERFECT LIFE
THE PERFECT NEIGHBOUR

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