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S.M. Thomas

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in The United Kingdom

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Thriller, Suspense

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SM Thomas (known in the real world as Steph) is a British author from Somerset who specialises in gripping psychological thrillers and suspense novels

Writing since she “could hold a pencil,” she’s known for crafting twisty, immersive worlds that keep readers on edge

When she’s not plotting her next page-turner, you may find her with her nose buried in a book, or dancing around her living room to Beyoncé

Her 'Paige Hanson' series builds an addictive arc of mystery and sacrifice, while her standalone thrillers like 'My Sister’s Downfall' and 'Long Weekend' stand out for their psychological depth and tense plotting.

Whether through government conspiracies, damaged relationships, or isolated settings, Steph brings a compelling blend of tension ...more

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Average rating: 3.76 · 580 ratings · 313 reviews · 9 distinct works • Similar authors

	Long Weekend: A Locked-Room Psychological Thriller 3.47 avg rating — 266 ratings — published 2024	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
	My Sister's Downfall: A Psychological Thriller 3.79 avg rating — 133 ratings — 3 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
	The Diseased (Paige Hanson, #1) 4.12 avg rating — 94 ratings — 6 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
	Body Count (Paige Hanson #2) 4.28 avg rating — 46 ratings — 3 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
	(a girl called) Karma: A Psychological Thriller of Cult Survival and Moral Reckoning 3.67 avg rating — 21 ratings — 2 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
	Maternal Instincts (Paige Hanson #3) 4.64 avg rating — 11 ratings — 2 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
	The Light 4.20 avg rating — 5 ratings	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
	Paige Hanson Trilogy: A Dystopian Thriller Trilogy it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings	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
	The Light II really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 2 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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“They made a monster
of Medusa as well.
Hated how loud
her trauma was.
Couldn’t believe
she had the audacity
not to take it lying down.
they made a war-ground
of her body
so she made one
of theirs.”
― Trista Mateer, Aphrodite Made Me Do It

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