Mel Sherratt

I write dark fiction with an emotional pull. My novels take you to the heart of the crime. I write police procedurals, psychological suspense and crime dramas - fiction with a punch. Shortlisted for the prestigious CWA (Crime Writer's Association) Dagger in The Library Award, my inspiration comes from authors such as Lisa Jewell, Kerry Barnes, LJ Ross and Ian Rankin.

To date, I’ve sold over two million books. All twenty-six of my crime novels have been bestsellers, and I've had several number ones. I've also had numerous Kindle All-star awards, for best read author and best titles.

There are nine books in the complete DETECTIVE ALLIE SHENTON SERIES. These are part police procedural/part crime thriller.

There are two books with Eden Berrisford as the main character, THE GIRLS NEXT DOOR and DON’T LOOK BEHIND YOU.

There are four books in THE ESTATE SERIES - a mix of psychological suspense and family life with a sprinkling of grit and a dash of menace - where drama meets crime.

I have six standalone novels. THE LIFE SHE WANTS, THE FIFTH VICTM, THE LIES YOU TELL, MISSING GIRLS, SAFE AT HOME and WATCHING OVER YOU. They are dark in places, light in places, and disturbing in places.

I have also written four books featuring DS Grace Allendale, HUSH HUSH being the first one, TICK TOCK the second, LIAR LIAR the third and the final one to finish the series, GOOD GIRL.

I live in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, with my husband and Freddie, our Border Terrier, and make liberal use of my hometown as a backdrop for most of my books.

I also write book as Marcie Steele.