About

Hello, and welcome — I'm C.L. Sutton (my friends call me Clare).

I write standalone psychological thrillers: the kind with a gut-wrenching twist you don't see coming, dark secrets simmering under ordinary lives, and characters who make choices you'll be arguing about long after the last page. If you love a story you can't put down — and can't stop thinking about — you're in the right place.

I was born in England and now live in New Zealand with my troublesome twins, my hunky husband, and Jack, a Staffie x Lab who's very good at keeping me on my toes (and away from my keyboard). When I'm not writing, I'll read absolutely anything to keep boredom at bay — even the back of the shampoo bottle.

The books

Every one of my novels is a standalone psychological thriller — no cliffhangers, and no need to read them in any particular order. Start wherever the blurb grabs you:

  • Killing for Innocence — How far would you go to protect the innocent? A charity worker is pulled into a world of secrets, pain and murder.
  • The Therapist — She's spent years helping others face their demons. Now hers are coming to collect.
  • Nana — A devoted husband, a perfect home, the promise of a baby… and everything about to unravel.
  • Liar — Maisie always craved attention. But one desperate lie spirals into deadly consequences.
  • Watched — Eight strangers, one luxury house, a million-pound prize — and when the cameras roll, the real horror begins.
  • Until Death — Marrying for money seemed like the perfect con. But the Wests' fortune is built on secrets people have died to protect.
  • Facing Shadows — For anyone who's ever wondered what the perfect man is hiding. A dual-timeline descent into dark suspense.

Where to buy

You can buy my ebooks, paperbacks and money-saving combo deals direct from me right here at clsutton.com — often cheaper than the retailers, and every direct order supports an independent author instead of a giant corporation. Ebooks arrive instantly by email and read on any device through the free BookFunnel app. Several titles are also available in French.

Prefer the big retailers? You'll also find my books on Amazon and all other stores. You can even request my paperbacks and ebooks at your library.

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