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Michelle Dunne

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Cork, Ireland

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Michelle Dunne is the bestselling author of psychological thrillers /horror suspense & domestic noir set in Ireland.

Readers love the unique characters that drive her tightly plotted stories, which are often described as dark, twisty and suspensful. Perfect for fans of John Marrs, Jason Rekulak and Frieda McFadden. They include The Good Girl and The Imaginary Friend and A Good Mother. Her books have been translated into multiple languages and have been optioned for television.

Michelle is also the founder and organiser of the Spike Island Literary Festival as well as working on Dublin’s International crime festival, Murder One.

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Average rating: 3.97 · 4,295 ratings · 1,143 reviews · 21 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Good Girl 4.10 avg rating — 2,261 ratings — published 2024 — 10 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 Good Mother 4.02 avg rating — 581 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 Imaginary Friend 3.69 avg rating — 625 ratings — 8 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 Hotel Maid 3.62 avg rating — 502 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
	While Nobody is Watching (The County Cork Killings #1) 4.32 avg rating — 123 ratings — 7 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
	Burning Secrets 3.87 avg rating — 110 ratings — 7 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
	Hidden in Plain Sight: Inspired by the author’s own experiences as an Irish infantry soldier and UN Peacekeeper. (The County Cork Killings Book 2) 4.06 avg rating — 67 ratings — 7 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
	Did Someone Order Cactus? (The Turbulent Series) 4.31 avg rating — 13 ratings — published 2013	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
	It's Just Turbulence 4.08 avg rating — 13 ratings — published 2013 — 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
	Under the Cover of Darkness: Inspired by the author’s own experiences as an Irish infantry soldier and UN Peacekeeper. (The County Cork Killings Book 3) 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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Michelle Dunne liked Lisa Ellis's review of While Nobody is Watching (The County Cork Killings #1): "Michelle Dunne doesn’t miss. This book was thrilling, nerve wracking and compelling. Not only are we given a fast paced plot that keeps us wondering what could possibly happen next but we are also given an intense look at some of life’s heavier subje" Read more of this review »
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Michelle Dunne liked Jess Robinson's review of Hidden in Plain Sight: Inspired by the author’s own experiences as an Irish infantry soldier and UN Peacekeeper. (The County Cork Killings Book 2): "Read as an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. When I sat down to read this book I didn’t realise I wouldn’t get up until I finished it. After reading the first book with Lindsay Ryan as the main character I fell in love and this sto" Read more of this review »
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Michelle Dunne and 4 other people liked Louise Wilson's review of While Nobody is Watching (The County Cork Killings #1): "The County Cork Killings Series #1 Three years ago, a semi-inflated football and a curious little girl changed everything. One explosion. Two bodies. A lifetime of guilt. Now, Corporal Lindsey Ryan spends her days saving the city of Cork's troubled yo" Read more of this review »
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Michelle Dunne liked Twinkle.butt.reads's review of While Nobody is Watching (The County Cork Killings #1): "While Nobody Is Watching is a gripping psychological thriller that proves some of the most dangerous monsters don’t hide in the dark they blend seamlessly into everyday life. Michelle Dunne crafts a tense, unsettling story that slowly tightens its gri" Read more of this review »
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