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Catherine Skeet-Yaffe

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in Leeds, The United Kingdom

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Crime, Thriller, Mystery

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Catherine Yaffe is a bestselling British crime author whose gripping thrillers have topped the Amazon charts multiple times. Her work is known for its psychological depth, twisty plots, and unforgettable characters.

When she's not plotting fictional murders, she’s passionate about supporting new writers. She runs a local writing group dedicated to helping unpublished authors develop their stories, and delivers workshops on crime writing, storytelling, and overcoming creative blocks.

A regular speaker at festivals including CrimeFest, Bay Tales, and Bloody Scotland, she also gives talks to libraries and community groups like the Women’s Institute, where she shares her journey through writing, illness, and resilience. Each year, she co-hosts Mu ...more

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Average rating: 4.35 · 612 ratings · 366 reviews · 7 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Lie She Told (Tangled Web #1) 4.09 avg rating — 205 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Crime Books Unlimited Podcast

So in a moment of madness, I’ve decided to launch a podcast *😳
(*stand back whilst I jump on that band wagon* 😃 )

I’ve hosted a podcast before and I absolutely loved it. Not because I love the sound of my own voice (I don’t, in fact I hate hearing the Yorkshire accent!) but because I’m nosey and love hearing about other people. My last one was all about digital marketing but this one is all about my Read more of this blog post »

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The Scene of the Crime (Jessica Russell, #1)

by Lynda La Plante

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Nobody's Girl

by Virginia Roberts Giuffre

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The Executioner (Robert Hunter, #2)

by Chris Carter

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Catherine Skeet-Yaffe made a comment in the group Goodreads Librarians Group — Merge profiles - Catherine Yaffe // Catherine Skeet-Yaffe topic " Is it possible to merge Catherine Yaffe profile with Catherine Yaffe as both these profiles are mine and my latest book (Deliberate Harm) is showing o ...more "
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I was lucky enough to be gifted an advance copy of The Village, but that in no way shapes my review. In fact, I loved this book so much that I’ve already pre-ordered my own copy. A.J. Campbell is a true storyteller. Her books always explore situations ...more
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Broken Wings is a cracking start to a new crime series—sharp, gritty, and quietly clever. DI Zara Fisher is a wonderfully flawed lead: damaged, angry, and absolutely compelling. Thrown back into the job via an enforced anger-management group (which i ...more
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“The difference between a masterpiece and a mess is knowing when to strike.

James Hawthorne”
― Catherine Yaffe, The Shadow Killer

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“How deep can you go into a killers mind before you lose your own?”
― Catherine Yaffe, The Shadow Killer

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“Not all killers are who they first seem..”
― Catherine Skeet-Yaffe, The Web They Wove

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“Not all killers are who they first seem..”
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“How deep can you go into a killers mind before you lose your own?”
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“The difference between a masterpiece and a mess is knowing when to strike.

James Hawthorne”
― Catherine Yaffe, The Shadow Killer

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“Evil oozed from him... and Evelyn couldn't look away”
― Catherine Yaffe, The Shadow Killer

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“common sense a brief strut across the stage as it auditioned for the part of spontaneity.”
― Andrew Barrett, The Pain of Strangers: The most dangerous deal is the one you can't refuse

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