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After having two kids, Lee Coates had almost given up on ever fulfilling his dream of writing a novel, spare time being so precious. However, a light-bulb moment occurred during one of his sons’ extracurricular activities. These interminable minutes needn’t be dead time. Lee can be regularly found writing his dark psychological thriller novels at the side of football pitches and tennis courts in his hometown of Cardiff.

He has written three dark psychological thriller novels to date - The Shrew, Smileyface and The Look.

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Average rating: 4.06 · 143 ratings · 89 reviews · 3 distinct worksSimilar authors
Smileyface

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The Shrew: A nerve-shreddin...

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The Look

3.80 avg rating — 44 ratings2 editions
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Ingledene by David W.  Adams
Ingledene
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This book was a short, sharp and shocking little horror. And I enjoyed it. I must have read hundreds of haunted house stories but this one served up something a little different. Adams creates a bloodthirsty and fast-paced story straddling two timeli ...more
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Gloria by Katherine Shaw
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I recently picked up this book because I was intrigued by the unique cover. What a great thriller! I gobbled it up in two sittings. It was a fast paced and suspenseful story with a well written and relatable main character. The gradual reveal behind ...more
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The Butcher Boys by Chris       Gill
The Butcher Boys
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Chris Gill's novel has touched me so deeply, far more than any novel I can remember. The primary reason is the time and place of the story; the 80s in Yorkshire. I was a similar age to the protagonists and I also grew up in the 80s against the vivid ...more
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Fever Dreams by Bethany Russo
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I've devoured many of Russo's other books and I've enjoyed every single one. This was no exception. It consists of four stories, revolving around seemingly innocuous locations like zoos and aquariums. Russo turns these settings into disturbing and di ...more
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Ridge of Betrayal by Tessy Braun
Ridge of Betrayal
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I've read a couple of Tessy's previous books and I was intrigued how she would manage the transition to psychological thrillers. There was no need for concern!



What a great story! I was instantly sucked in by the beautifully described landscapes of th
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When the Devil Calls by Bethany Russo
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I love horror anthologies, but only if they're done well. And Bethany Russo's latest collection is a prime example of how to do it. Not only that, she has raised the bar for other horror writers. I loved every single story, they were all killer, with ...more
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Searching for solace by Tessy Braun
Searching for solace
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Although this isn't my usual genre, I absolutely devoured this book. It was such a joy to read. The main character is very relatable, still reeling from a few tragedies in her past, but not giving up hope on her future. She knows something is missing ...more
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Christmas at Bronte's Bookshop by Mrs Johanna Lynne Cogbill
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This cosy little book was an absolute treat. I was lucky enough to be an early reader and I completely devoured it in a couple of sittings, much like a delicious Christmas dinner. It's full of colourful characters with a lovely thread of humour runni ...more
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The Look by Lee Coates
"Not my usual sort of read, but really well written,loads of shocks, twists and turns, particularly liked the character of Cal. Finished it in one sitting, would be interested in reading a sequel or maybe a prequel, Lee is this in the pipeline ?Loved " Read more of this review »
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