📖 Overview
Alice Feeney is a British author known for writing psychological thrillers and suspense novels. Her work frequently features unreliable narrators, complex plot twists, and dark themes that explore relationships and identity.
Prior to becoming a novelist, Feeney worked as a reporter and producer for the BBC for 16 years. Her debut thriller "Sometimes I Lie" was published in 2017 and became an international bestseller, with rights sold in over 20 territories and a television adaptation in development.
Feeney has authored several other successful novels including "I Know Who You Are" (2019), "His & Hers" (2020), "Rock Paper Scissors" (2021), and "Daisy Darker" (2022). Her books have been translated into multiple languages and regularly appear on bestseller lists.
Her writing style is characterized by fast-paced narratives, alternating viewpoints, and intricate mystery plots that often incorporate elements of domestic noir. She typically releases one novel per year and continues to contribute to the psychological thriller genre.
👀 Reviews
Readers consistently highlight Feeney's unpredictable plot twists and complex narratives. Many reviews note her talent for misdirection and creating atmospheric tension throughout her books.
Liked:
- Fast pacing that keeps pages turning
- Clever plot construction and unexpected endings
- Dark, creepy atmosphere
- Multiple timeline/perspective storytelling
"The endings always leave me speechless" - Goodreads reviewer
"No one writes twists like Alice Feeney" - Amazon review
Disliked:
- Some find the twists too far-fetched or implausible
- Characters can feel underdeveloped or unlikeable
- Later books follow similar formula to earlier works
"The reveal stretched credibility too far" - Goodreads review
"Started strong but ending felt contrived" - Amazon reviewer
Ratings across platforms:
Goodreads: Average 3.9/5 across all books
Amazon: 4.2/5 average
"Sometimes I Lie" - 4.1/5 (92,000+ ratings)
"Rock Paper Scissors" - 4.0/5 (87,000+ ratings)
"Daisy Darker" - 3.8/5 (76,000+ ratings)
📚 Books by Alice Feeney
Sometimes I Lie (2017)
A woman lies in a hospital bed in a coma, unable to move or speak but aware of visitors, as she tries to piece together the events that led to her accident while harboring three secrets: she doesn't always tell the truth, her husband no longer loves her, and sometimes she lies.
I Know Who You Are (2019) An actress's husband disappears, leaving behind his wallet and phone, leading to a complex investigation that unravels dark secrets from her past.
His & Hers (2020) A BBC newsreader and a detective investigate the same murder from different perspectives, each hiding their own connections to the victim.
Rock Paper Scissors (2021) A couple whose marriage is failing takes a weekend trip to the Scottish Highlands, where they discover that one of them isn't who they claim to be.
Daisy Darker (2022) The Darker family gathers for their grandmother's 80th birthday on a tiny tidal island, where family members start dying one by one, each death matching a prediction in their grandmother's will.
Good Bad Girl (2023) Twenty-five years after a childhood friend's murder, Mae learns that the killer has been released from prison just as new evidence emerges about what really happened that day.
I Know Who You Are (2019) An actress's husband disappears, leaving behind his wallet and phone, leading to a complex investigation that unravels dark secrets from her past.
His & Hers (2020) A BBC newsreader and a detective investigate the same murder from different perspectives, each hiding their own connections to the victim.
Rock Paper Scissors (2021) A couple whose marriage is failing takes a weekend trip to the Scottish Highlands, where they discover that one of them isn't who they claim to be.
Daisy Darker (2022) The Darker family gathers for their grandmother's 80th birthday on a tiny tidal island, where family members start dying one by one, each death matching a prediction in their grandmother's will.
Good Bad Girl (2023) Twenty-five years after a childhood friend's murder, Mae learns that the killer has been released from prison just as new evidence emerges about what really happened that day.
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Clare Mackintosh Her background as a police officer informs her crime thrillers that blend psychological suspense with procedural elements. She employs multiple timelines and viewpoints to build tension and reveal hidden truths.
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