Louise Sharland
“A fresh new talent.” -
Phoebe Morgan, author of
The Babysitter on The Lake
Louise moved the UK from her native Canada nearly thirty years ago after falling in love with a British sailor. She began writing short stories when her children were little and her work has appeared in magazines, anthologies and online. In 2019, Louise won The Big Issue Crime Writing competition.
take a journey into the criminal underworld, one dark story at a time
The Last Dram is a collection of short stories from some of the best up and coming crime authors around the world. As entrants to, or winners of, the Bloody Scotland Crime Short Story competition over the last few years, these stories have one thing in common – they are criminally good.
Will she find justice, or will the darkness consume her?
Nine months after surviving being held captive by
a serial killer, probation officer Grace Midwinter is trying to rebuild her life. But when her good friend Layla Mitchell is found dead, and the police seem convinced it’s a suicide, Grace isn’t so sure. Layla’s hidden world of online camming, dangerous secrets, and powerful enemies pulls Grace into a web of deceit and murder.
'An excellent Example Of British Crime'
This is the first book by Ms. Sharland that I have read, but it won't be my last.
I have added her to my growing list of favourite authors.
Teresa Collins
'Another Grace Midwinter Thriller'
“Being Dead is Easy” by Louise Sharland is a taut thriller. Suspenseful and emotional, this book is an addictive read.
Carolyn Newton
'Grabbed Me From The Beginning'
It was full of many thrills that had me reading into the night. I look forward to reading more of this authors books in the future.
Sharron Henry
Murder, Revenge, Justice
Grace Midwinter is at breaking point. Following a dreadful mistake at work, her career as a probation officer is hanging by a thread. Then her clients start dying in grotesque and premeditated ways. When one ex-offender is beaten and dumped in the harbour, and another grisly corpse is discovered soon afterwards, Grace can’t help but dredge up her recent past.
The most gripping, twisty and dark suspense thriller
Kate’s world falls apart when her teenage son drowns in the waters by his school. She’s convinced it wasn’t just a tragic accident, but no one will listen. Then, six years later, Kate unearths Michael’s lost diary and realises she may finally be able uncover what really happened that night.
'Compelling, claustrophobic, and captivating'
Katerina Diamond, author of The Heatwave
'Intelligent and thought-provoking'
Louise Douglas, author of The House by the Sea
'Atmospheric, unsettling and gripping'
Phoebe Morgan, author of The Wild Girls
'I craved it when I wasn't reading it'
I found this gritty, tense and couldn't put it down. I will be looking out for more of Louise's books as this one was a brilliant psychological thriller.
Hannah S - NetGalley Review
'My interest was kept all the way through'
Excellent heart pounding read. Read it in a single weekend. Highly recommended.
Suzi J - NetGalley Review
'Emotional and very well written'
Brilliant storyline that kept me racing to find out what was going to happen.
Believable characters and author shows great insight into the tragic death of the young boy in the book.
Julia J - NetGalley Review
secrets, lies and a devastating betrayal
On the evening of their wedding anniversary, Ali and Matthew are involved in a fatal car accident. Grief-stricken, Ali can’t bring herself to believe that her beloved Matthew is gone…The smell of his aftershave lingers in their bedroom. His voice still rings out on their answerphone. She sees his face in the eyes of strangers. But as the months pass, and her family and friends rally round, Ali starts to uncover secrets that Matthew kept from her. Did she really know her husband as well as she thought she did? And why can’t she shake the feeling that somehow, somewhere, he is still alive?
'A thrilling roller coaster of a read'
'Wow. That was a breath of fresh air'
'An unputdownable page turner'
'OH MY GOSH this book is good'
It was a gripping read with twists and unpredictability. Definitely do yourself a favour and check this book out, I can't wait to read more from this author.
Aria H - NetGalley Review
'Louise Sharland does it again'
Read this book in one sitting. A dark domestic thriller that reeled you in instantly and kept you guessing with unpredictable plot twists.
Crystal R - NetGalley Review
'One of the most exciting mystery/thriller books I’ve read'
An easy read, captivating. It is the first book of Louise Sharland’s that I read. The prologue left me wanting to read more immediately.
IS T - NetGalley Review
This is the must-have collection of the year
Irresistible short stories from some of the top names in fiction writing today. Here are stories of love, passion, mystery and hope – and the discovery that some of the more surprising things in life are often the most important.