Creepy and packed with suspense and menace, it draws the reader into a community that has more than its fair share of skeletons to hide.

Dark and twisty, and full of surprises and so smartly done.

S J Watson has done it again. Even more compelling than Before I Go To Sleep

S J Watson, pacing his story with mesmerising expertise, keeps you so invested in the fates of his characters

I loved that behind this disturbing and clever plot there's a genuinely heartrending story.

An intriguing and unsettling new thriller.

If you go down to Blackwood Bay, you're in for a dark surprise. FINAL CUT is a masterfully tense, taut and terrifying thriller.

There are so many twist and turns I was out of breath when I finished

An expertly crafted thriller. Claustrophobic and unnerving. Watson at his very best.

A twisty psychological thriller.

Incredibly atmospheric and captivating. I loved the way the mystery unfolded.

Watson is fascinating on the ins and outs of memory, and paces his story with mesmerising expertise.

Bold yet understated, Braised Pork is the debut of a supremely confident and gifted writer.'

'A moving tale about loneliness, parenthood, addiction and the importance of living the best life you can'

'A heartening story about the importance of truth and friendship, with characters that spring to life on the page'

'A superb, life-affirming book . . . this is both funny and heartbreakingly sad'

'This is the feel-good story, full of hope, that we all need to read right now'

In this joyous read, we learn what it means to embrace who we really are

'A moving tale about living the best life you can'

'A wonderfully warm, feel-good novel about the power of friendship and connection'

A stirring and warm-hearted read

In a heartfelt and ultimately joyous read, we learn what it means to open up to who we really are

I loved this uplifting, original tale

This is a reminder of the importance of friendships and reaching out to others

'Pooley handles her cast with brio as new relationships are formed and lives are changed in this poignant and uplifting read'

It's full of life's truths, funny, poignant and ultimately uplifting. I thoroughly enjoyed it

I loved The Authenticity Project. I powered through it and it was such a joy. It gave me that warm fuzzy feeling that I've so missed (since the days of Love Actually etc). It really reminded me of those classic Richard Curtis films... Fab characters and just the right amount of romance, humour and weepy moments

'Reading the book was like hanging out with a rowdy, affectionate bunch of friends where you don't want the party to stop. A joyous, funny read that leaves you all warm inside'

'One of the best books I've read in a long time. Original, engaging and unforgettable'

Beautifully written, thought provoking and uplifting, The Authenticity Project is a warm and endearing tale about truth, friendship and the power of connection. Pooley's characters will stay with you long after you turn the final page. It was a joy to read