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Emma Babbington writes novels that are part psychological thriller, part family mystery and full of twists and turns. Her debut novel is The Neighbours and her second book, The Gardens is released June 2026.

She is a London-born, now Sydney-based journalist with a 25 year career in the UK and Australia on newspapers and magazines. This has seen her interview celebrities, everyday heroes and even the occasional criminal. Emma lives with her husband, children and cat not far from Sydney harbour.

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Emma Babbington and 13 other people liked Mandy White (mandylovestoread)'s review of The Gardens: "Emma Babbington’s second novel is a triumph. The Gardens is an intense and disturbing story that I struggled to put down. Clear your schedules when you pick this one up, you are going to want to give yourself plenty of time to get lost in the dual ti" Read more of this review »
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Emma Babbington liked Laura Smith's review of The Gardens: "THE GARDENS BY EMMA BABBINGTON Release date set for the 18th of June 2026. 5 ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨s. All I will say about this book is that it grabbed me by the throat from the very beginning and it refused to let go till the very end. Absolutely banging 👌" Read more of this review »
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Emma Babbington and 4 other people liked Anne's review of The Gardens: " For some reason I enjoy novels about cults as I remember Heaven's Gate vividly. This one features Chisledown which exiled those who attempted to leave. In the present we meet Jess who discovers a body buried in her garden. Could it be Nina, her long-" Read more of this review »
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Emma Babbington and 2 other people liked Kimberly's review of The Gardens: "There are books that quietly creep under your skin… and then there are books that dig up the entire damn garden and leave you emotionally pacing your kitchen at midnight questioning every character decision like you’re suddenly employed by Scotland Y" Read more of this review »
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