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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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.
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.
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.
My latest blog posts
by Danuta Reah
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.
by Danuta Reah
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.
Read more … The Stalker by Kate Rhodes – review plus author interview
by Danuta Reah
Serial killer truckers: Long Haul by Frank Figliuzzi review
11 hours a day, 7 days a week, hurtling along the interstate highways, seeing no one but the occasional hitch-hiker. Is it surprising that serial killers are drawn to this life? Ex-FBI man Frank Figliuzzi shines a light on the murky world of the long-haul trucker. There’s just one problem…
Read more … Serial killer truckers: Long Haul by Frank Figliuzzi review
Photos of Danuta: Richard Harland Photography.