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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 · 3,701 ratings · 1,027 reviews · 10 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Good Girl 4.11 avg rating — 1,861 ratings — published 2024 — 9 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 — 555 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 3.70 avg rating — 565 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 3.63 avg rating — 487 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: Inspired by the author’s own experiences as an Irish infantry soldier and UN Peacekeeper (The County Cork Killings Book 1) 4.31 avg rating — 101 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) 4.05 avg rating — 65 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
	Burning Secrets: A BRAND NEW unsettling thriller of hidden darkness from Michelle Dunne for 2026 really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 41 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
	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
	The Good Girl: La vendetta è un piatto che va servito freddo by Michelle Dunne (Goodreads Author), Eleonora Motta (Translator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	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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