Kit Duffield
For as long as I can remember, I've been fascinated by the things that frighten us.
As a writer, I channel that fascination into chilling psychological thrillers with gripping plots and killer twists. Sitting somewhere between Gillian Flynn and Shirley Jackson, my stories are inspired by our fears, obsessions and the things we see in the dark.
Kit Duffield is not my real name.
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Now a USA Today bestselling author, Sue has sold almost 2 million books and explores the darker side of life, writing psychological thrillers with big twists. Originally from Manchester, she now lives with her family in leafy Worcestershire where much of her day is spent writing – and procrastinating. Her hobby is eating cake while watching diet and exercise programmes from the sofa, a skill she’s perfected after many years of practice.
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