Biba Pearce's Blog

“The truth… must always be stranger than the lies.”—Agatha ChristieAgatha Christie’s birthday always feels like an invitation to step back, dust off a well-thumbed paperback, and marvel at how effortlessly she built worlds that both beguile and betray. As a writer of crime thrillers, I find her influence resonates through every plot twist I write, […]

The publishing landscape is shifting, and as always, it’s the indie authors leading the charge. While many of these trends are now being adopted across the industry, from traditional publishers to hybrid models, it’s independent authors who consistently set the pace. Agile, entrepreneurial, and deeply attuned to their readers, indie writers have pioneered the tools, […]

Let’s be honest, being an indie author isn’t just about writing books anymore. It’s about wearing every hat in publishing, often all at once. We’re supposed to (amongs other things) write the actual books (no small task), hire and manage editors and cover designers, keep track of beta readers and reviewers, format books for multiple […]

I like to think of myself as an organised writer. Before I start a novel, I outline the story. I map the beats, sketch the arcs, and tell myself I know exactly where we’re going. The structure feels reassuring, like a well-folded map on the passenger seat. But here’s the truth: once a strong protagonist […]

There’s a certain comfort in trusting the people who hold authority.The local police chief. The community leader. The familiar neighbour who’s always first to help when a storm knocks the power out. We like to believe that people in these positions are exactly who they claim to be.But that same trust can be the perfect […]

Title: The Putney Bridge Killer: A Detective Rob Miller ThrillerAuthor: Biba PearceGenre: Crime Thriller / Police ProceduralPublisher: Joffe BooksRelease Date: 22 May, 2025A Gripping New British Thriller That Blurs the Lines Between Justice and ObsessionThe Putney Bridge Killer is the latest electrifying release from London author Biba Pearce, promising to keep readers riveted from the […]

May 13, 2025 Bestselling Thriller Authors L.T. Ryan & Biba Pearce Unveil Cold Legacy—A Gripping New Thriller Set in the Dark Heart of Scandinavia On May 13, 2025, Liquid Mind Media will release Cold Legacy, the electrifying second installment in the Avril Dahl series, co-written by acclaimed thriller authors L.T. Ryan and Biba Pearce. Following […]

In Night Watch, the past isn’t just a distant memory—it’s a living, breathing force that refuses to stay buried. The novel explores the tension between old and new through its central mystery, contrasting vintage evidence with modern forensics, folklore with journalism, and vigilante justice with the legal system. At the heart of it all is […]

The Fascinating Psychology of Copycat Killers: A Deadly ImitationWhen we think of serial killers, we often imagine individuals driven by dark, personal compulsions—internal forces that build over time and push them to commit horrific acts. But there’s another kind of killer that operates differently: the copycat. These murderers don’t seek infamy for their own unique […]

Written for Red Herrings Magazine I’ve been an avid reader of Scandinavian noir since I devoured The Millennium Trilogy back in my youth. There’s just something about the fusion of gritty realism with deep psychological exploration that allows us to immerse ourselves in worlds where justice is not black and white, and characters are shaped […]