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FATAL
A man's character is his fate
Widowed Lou's had a difficult life, caring for a disabled husband.
Divorced Monica's having a hard time raising two children alone. Single parent Stella knows the feeling.
Emmy's bothered by the absence of her father, while Paul’s bothered by his presence. Jude just wishes he was an orphan.
Alan's a widower, as is Stuart. How to fill the gaps in their lives?
Reg made a fresh start and found someone new. Laurel wants to do the same.
All have their individual problems while sharing one in common.
Ken Brady.
But not for much longer.
Widowed Lou's had a difficult life, caring for a disabled husband.
Divorced Monica's having a hard time raising two children alone. Single parent Stella knows the feeling.
Emmy's bothered by the absence of her father, while Paul’s bothered by his presence. Jude just wishes he was an orphan.
Alan's a widower, as is Stuart. How to fill the gaps in their lives?
Reg made a fresh start and found someone new. Laurel wants to do the same.
All have their individual problems while sharing one in common.
Ken Brady.
But not for much longer.
336 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 14, 2026
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About the author
Laura Lyndhurst
18 books82 followersI was born and grew up in North London, England, but was unable to attend university when young due to family financial circumstances. Instead, I worked at various occupations, including dental nurse, laboratory assistant and shop assistant.
I married just before I was 20, and travelled to some interesting places around the world, following my husband’s career. I spent much time reading, a passion, but in order to keep further occupied I took office jobs when these were available to me; I hated the work, but the money was useful.
When we were back in the UK I took evening classes at various times and gained ‘A’ levels in Psychology, Sociology and English, eventually settling in Kent with my husband and becoming a mature student and gaining Bachelor's and Master's degrees in English and Literature before training and working as a teacher.
In 2016 we moved to the peace and quiet of rural Lincolnshire, and my sporadic writing activities became more permanent. I self-published Fairytales Don't Come True, my debut novel, in May 2020 and since then have written and published four books of poetry, October Poems, Thanksgiving Poems & Prose Pieces, Poet-Pourri and Social Climbing and Other Poems.
In January 2021 I published a sequel to Fairytales entitled Degenerate, Regenerate, and at the end of March 2021 I published a psychological suspense story, You Know What You Did. A third book was published in June 2021, entitled All That We Are Heir To, to make up the 'Criminal Conversation' trilogy with Fairytales and Degenerate, In November 2022 I published another psychological suspense story, What Else Did You Do?, which is a sequel to You Know What You Did. The work didn't stop, as alongside this sequel I was writing a fourth book to follow the 'Criminal Conversation' trilogy. Entitled 'Innocent, Guilty'. It was published in January 2023, and a fifth book, 'The Future of Our House' came out in June 2023. The sixth and final book is entitled, 'Uphill, Downhill, Over, Out.' A new standalone novel, 'An Honourable Institution' was published in January 2025, followed by 'The Guilty Party' in September 2025.
I try to go for a long walk each day (weather permitting; I’m a fair-weather walker) in the beautiful countryside around us, and exercise for a couple of hours each morning, including use of a hula-hoop and stepping machine. I love food and drink and have spent half my life battling a weight problem. I managed to lose 5 stone of unfortunately-gained weight a few years ago and am determined to never regain it, Unfortunately however Covid and lockdown thwarted those plans, but at least I haven't put it all back on. Hopefully in what's left of 2023 I will manage to lose the excess. Life's certainly not fair in that respect, as every other day is a diet day (for hubby too) but the weight still came back. When not being careful--more often than is desirable these days--we enjoy a good meal with wine.
For other leisure activities I have taught myself to play the recorder--badly, but it keeps the brain cells ticking over. I also listen to music of many types; Tracy Chapman is playing while I write this, and will later be replaced by Leonard Cohen or Katie Melua or any one of dozens of other artists, or by some classical music or opera, another passion.
There’s also reading, something which I have loved since I was a child. I became a convert to eBooks and subscribed to the Kindle Unlimited programme, because although I love physical books, my bookcases are groaning under the weight and I don’t have room for any more. I review everything I read, since I became an author myself and realise the value of these in getting our work in front of as many eyes as possible; but it does mean that I have a large virtual To Be Read pile!
In late 2021 I undertook editorial training and freelance work as a sub-editor. I terminated that work in late 2022, but have my hands full writing my own books and reviewing those of others.
My late
I married just before I was 20, and travelled to some interesting places around the world, following my husband’s career. I spent much time reading, a passion, but in order to keep further occupied I took office jobs when these were available to me; I hated the work, but the money was useful.
When we were back in the UK I took evening classes at various times and gained ‘A’ levels in Psychology, Sociology and English, eventually settling in Kent with my husband and becoming a mature student and gaining Bachelor's and Master's degrees in English and Literature before training and working as a teacher.
In 2016 we moved to the peace and quiet of rural Lincolnshire, and my sporadic writing activities became more permanent. I self-published Fairytales Don't Come True, my debut novel, in May 2020 and since then have written and published four books of poetry, October Poems, Thanksgiving Poems & Prose Pieces, Poet-Pourri and Social Climbing and Other Poems.
In January 2021 I published a sequel to Fairytales entitled Degenerate, Regenerate, and at the end of March 2021 I published a psychological suspense story, You Know What You Did. A third book was published in June 2021, entitled All That We Are Heir To, to make up the 'Criminal Conversation' trilogy with Fairytales and Degenerate, In November 2022 I published another psychological suspense story, What Else Did You Do?, which is a sequel to You Know What You Did. The work didn't stop, as alongside this sequel I was writing a fourth book to follow the 'Criminal Conversation' trilogy. Entitled 'Innocent, Guilty'. It was published in January 2023, and a fifth book, 'The Future of Our House' came out in June 2023. The sixth and final book is entitled, 'Uphill, Downhill, Over, Out.' A new standalone novel, 'An Honourable Institution' was published in January 2025, followed by 'The Guilty Party' in September 2025.
I try to go for a long walk each day (weather permitting; I’m a fair-weather walker) in the beautiful countryside around us, and exercise for a couple of hours each morning, including use of a hula-hoop and stepping machine. I love food and drink and have spent half my life battling a weight problem. I managed to lose 5 stone of unfortunately-gained weight a few years ago and am determined to never regain it, Unfortunately however Covid and lockdown thwarted those plans, but at least I haven't put it all back on. Hopefully in what's left of 2023 I will manage to lose the excess. Life's certainly not fair in that respect, as every other day is a diet day (for hubby too) but the weight still came back. When not being careful--more often than is desirable these days--we enjoy a good meal with wine.
For other leisure activities I have taught myself to play the recorder--badly, but it keeps the brain cells ticking over. I also listen to music of many types; Tracy Chapman is playing while I write this, and will later be replaced by Leonard Cohen or Katie Melua or any one of dozens of other artists, or by some classical music or opera, another passion.
There’s also reading, something which I have loved since I was a child. I became a convert to eBooks and subscribed to the Kindle Unlimited programme, because although I love physical books, my bookcases are groaning under the weight and I don’t have room for any more. I review everything I read, since I became an author myself and realise the value of these in getting our work in front of as many eyes as possible; but it does mean that I have a large virtual To Be Read pile!
In late 2021 I undertook editorial training and freelance work as a sub-editor. I terminated that work in late 2022, but have my hands full writing my own books and reviewing those of others.
My late
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February 19, 2026
Everyone who knows Ken Brady would love to see him out of their lives. From his ex-wife, his mother, and his children, to Paul’s piano tutor and Alan—Monica’s boss. Even Premier League player, Jude, has had enough of him. But which one will take that step?
Laura Lyndhurst has crafted an exceptionally gripping whodunnit with a cast of characters the reader will find themselves rooting for as Ken continues to make everyone's life a misery.
I couldn’t put it down.
Laura Lyndhurst has crafted an exceptionally gripping whodunnit with a cast of characters the reader will find themselves rooting for as Ken continues to make everyone's life a misery.
I couldn’t put it down.
February 21, 2026
A must read!
Ken Brady is a cruel man who takes pleasure in hurting people and making them suffer, including his own mother, children, and ex-wife. And many more. He’d make the Pope swear. He’s bound to get his comeuppance one day. Isn’t he? But who will do it? And how? You’ll have to read it to find out.
Fatal by Laura Lyndhurst is another exceptional read to add to her collection, with an ending that I didn’t see coming. I enjoyed it immensely!
Ken Brady is a cruel man who takes pleasure in hurting people and making them suffer, including his own mother, children, and ex-wife. And many more. He’d make the Pope swear. He’s bound to get his comeuppance one day. Isn’t he? But who will do it? And how? You’ll have to read it to find out.
Fatal by Laura Lyndhurst is another exceptional read to add to her collection, with an ending that I didn’t see coming. I enjoyed it immensely!
February 17, 2026
FATAL by Laura Lyndhurst is a dark and gripping psychological thriller that delves deep into family, trauma, and the unexpected price of vengeance.
I especially appreciated Emmy's connection with the character Lektra in a school drama. I liked how it mirrored her conflicted feelings. As Emmy reflects, “She preferred Lektra, with her outspoken love ... and wish to get justice or revenge… It made a bond between them, and Emmy thought she could ace it playing the character she saw as her soul-sister,” as Lyndhurst demonstrates through the novel’s subtle interplay of imagination and catharsis.
Lyndhurst masterfully blends domestic realism, psychological depth and suspense, exploring how ordinary lives can be upended by extraordinary acts. By the end I was left questioning justice, morality, but mostly the thin line between survival and vengeance.
Highly recommended.
I especially appreciated Emmy's connection with the character Lektra in a school drama. I liked how it mirrored her conflicted feelings. As Emmy reflects, “She preferred Lektra, with her outspoken love ... and wish to get justice or revenge… It made a bond between them, and Emmy thought she could ace it playing the character she saw as her soul-sister,” as Lyndhurst demonstrates through the novel’s subtle interplay of imagination and catharsis.
Lyndhurst masterfully blends domestic realism, psychological depth and suspense, exploring how ordinary lives can be upended by extraordinary acts. By the end I was left questioning justice, morality, but mostly the thin line between survival and vengeance.
Highly recommended.
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