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Helen Taylor

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Crime, Mystery, Thriller

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Helen Taylor is an Amazon Top 100 author whose debut, Thai Die, ranked #1 in International Mystery & Crime, #2 in Crime Thrillers and #2 in Traditional Detective Mysteries in the US Kindle Free Store, and reached the Top 5 in Crime Thrillers in the UK Kindle Free Store.

She writes the DI Matthew Goodwin series, blending psychological suspense with authentic UK crime fiction and international intrigue. Inspired by her travels and real‑world settings, Helen’s stories combine immersive atmosphere with emotionally resonant characters. Known for her meticulous craft and psychological depth, she creates crime fiction that grips readers from the first page to the last.

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Average rating: 4.55 · 40 ratings · 27 reviews · 6 distinct works • Similar authors

	Thai Die (Matthew Goodwin, #1) 4.40 avg rating — 25 ratings — published 2014 — 4 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
	Lethal Leith Hill (DI Matthew Goodwin Detective Series Book 4) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 6 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
	Connecting Trains (Matthew Goodwin, #2) 4.80 avg rating — 5 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
	Aloha Goodbye (Matthew Goodwin, #3) 4.50 avg rating — 4 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
	Don't Die for Me, Argentina (DI Matthew Goodwin Detective #5) 0.00 avg rating — 0 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
	DI MATTHEW GOODWIN DETECTIVE SERIES - Books 1-3: Early Cases in a Character-Driven Mystery Series 0.00 avg rating — 0 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

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Helen Taylor rated a book it was amazing A Hate Crime in Brooklyn by David Secular (Goodreads Author)	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
I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. It’s not just well written—it’s layered, intelligent and unexpectedly moving. One of the things that struck me most was the way the story explores prejudice from different angles: the assumptions made about Victor bec ...more
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Helen Taylor made a comment on Bluesheedy’s review of Lethal Leith Hill (DI Matthew Goodwin Detective Series Book 4) " Thank you, I am glad you enjoyed the plot even with guessing the culprit! "
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Helen Taylor liked Bluesheedy's review of Lethal Leith Hill (DI Matthew Goodwin Detective Series Book 4): "After a man covered in blood stumbles from the underbrush a body of a woman stabbed to death is discovered guarded by the blood covered man's dog. The police have three suspects: the blood covered man, the dead woman's husband and their neighbours wi" Read more of this review »
Feb 23, 2026 02:46AM · see review
Helen Taylor rated a book really liked it Retire On Your Terms, a guide to holistic retirement by Rajesh Minocha (Goodreads Author)	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
As someone planning to retire ten years early this year, this book was a great reconfirmation that I’m on the right track. Until now, most of my focus has been on the financial side of early retirement, but this book broadened the conversation in way ...more
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Helen Taylor liked Caldwell Mireya's review of Thai Die (Matthew Goodwin, #1): "Thai Die is a tense, gripping thriller with a fully realized setting and a detective you can’t help but root for. DI Matthew Goodwin’s search for his missing daughter is filled with suspense, cultural tension, and unexpected twists. Perfect for fans " Read more of this review »
Feb 18, 2026 07:42AM · see review · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Thai Die by Helen Taylor. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Thai Die by Helen Taylor <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Helen Taylor rated a book liked it The Listening Dark by Henri Hubert (Goodreads Author)	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
Atmospheric and well‑written, with some genuinely suspenseful moments. The story wasn’t quite my genre match, and a few stylistic choices didn’t fully land for me, but fans of psychological sci‑fi may really enjoy its mood and deep‑space tension.
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Helen Taylor made a comment on Genie’s review of Lethal Leith Hill (DI Matthew Goodwin Detective Series Book 4) " Thank you, I am glad you enjoyed it. "
Feb 13, 2026 02:45AM · see review
Helen Taylor liked Genie's review of Lethal Leith Hill (DI Matthew Goodwin Detective Series Book 4): "A gripping and atmospheric crime story that keeps you hooked from the first page. The tension, strong pacing, and chilling revelations beneath the calm beauty of the Surrey Hills make this a compelling and unforgettable read."
Feb 11, 2026 01:21AM · see review
Helen Taylor made a comment on elena j.’s review of Connecting Trains (Matthew Goodwin, #2) " Thank you, I am glad you liked the team characters as they do come up every other book as the team and some with Goodwin in the international books. "
Feb 10, 2026 08:32AM · see review
Helen Taylor made a comment on Anita Kirk’s review of Thai Die (Matthew Goodwin, #1) " Thank you, I am glad you enjoyed it and I hope you enjoy further books in the series. "
Feb 09, 2026 02:41AM · see review