Author Danuta Reah, who has also written as Danuta Kot and Carla Banks, stands on a dark, mossy path

The award-winning, critically acclaimed crime fiction author

“A compelling voice in crime thriller writing.”– The Times

DANUTA REAH has also written as DANUTA KOT and CARLA BANKS

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Seal: Winner of the CWA Short Story Dagger award
 
Seal: Runner-up for the CWA Short Story Dagger award
 
Seal: Shortlisted for the CWA Dagger in the Library award
 
Seal: Nominated for the CWA Gold Dagger award
 
Seal: Nominated for the CWA Steel Dagger award

I am an award-winning writer of crime fiction, and my books and short stories have been translated into over ten languages. I believe that a good novel should tell a gripping story, have a satisfactory ending and be peopled by characters who are fully-developed and believable.

Although I am perhaps best known for my novels set in and around my home city of Sheffield, I have also written a number of other novels, short stories and non-fiction/academic books.

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Cover of Night Angels by Danuta Reah

Crime fiction novels by Danuta Reah

My nine novels, including the ‘Sheffield novels’ for which I am known.

Danuta Reah has also written crime fiction novels under the names Danuta Kot and Carla Banks. Click/tap the covers or text links to learn more about each one.

Cover of Someone Who Isn’t Me by Danuta Reah (writing as Danuta Kot)

Set in Yorkshire

Someone Who Isn’t Me
Cover of Life Ruins by Danuta Reah (writing as Danuta Kot)

Set in Yorkshire

Life Ruins
Cover of The Last Room by Danuta Reah

The Last Room
Cover of Strangers by Danuta Reah (originally written under the name Carla Banks)

Strangers
Cover of The Forest of Souls by Danuta Reah (originally written under the name Carla Banks)

The Forest of Souls
Cover of Bleak Water by Danuta Reah

Set in Sheffield

Bleak Water
Cover of Night Angels by Danuta Reah

Set in Sheffield

Night Angels
Cover of Silent Playgrounds by Danuta Reah

Set in Sheffield

Silent Playgrounds
Cover of Only Darkness by Danuta Reah

Set in Sheffield

Only Darkness
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Cover of Getting Even, which includes a short story by Danuta Reah

Crime fiction short stories by Danuta Reah

Twice winner of the CWA Short Story Dagger award.

Danuta Reah has also written crime fiction short stories under the name Danuta Kot.

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Cover of How to be a Fantastic Writer by Danuta Reah and Penny Grubb

Academic and non-fiction books by Danuta Reah

Academic books that focus on the way language works.

Plus as co-author, creative writing books focused on writing commercial fiction.

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by Danuta Reah

Sad Tiger by Neige Sinno

Sad Tiger by Neige Sinno – reviewed

Neige Sinno’s Sad Tiger is a raw and unflinching account of the sexual abuse she endured as a child at the hands of her stepfather. With devastating honesty, she explores the pain and lasting impact of that trauma. And reveals the final horror such abuse can inflict.

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by Danuta Reah

The 3 best UK true crime books

The 3 best UK true crime books

When people think of true crime books, they think of US serial killers. But there are enough British true crime books out there to fill the Millennium Dome twice over. So which are the best? My 3 choices.

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by Danuta Reah

The Stalker by Kate Rhodes

The Stalker by Kate Rhodes – review plus author interview

Stalking destroys your life, your relationships, your career. Suppose you are an expert on stalking. Suppose you are the person the victims turn to. And suppose a predatory stalker is stalking you.

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Photos of Danuta: Richard Harland Photography.