Susan Wilkins Books in Order

Susan Wilkins is a versatile writer, having transitioned from a career in television drama to a successful author of crime fiction and thrillers. Her extensive television credits include writing scripts for popular shows such as Casualty, Heartbeat, Coronation Street, and Eastenders. She also created and wrote the London-based detective drama South of the Border, which garnered two series from the BBC. Wilkins' gritty, Essex-based gangster trilogy, featuring Kaz Phelps, has been widely praised for its authenticity and complex characters. Published by PanMacmillan, the trilogy consists of THE INFORMANT, THE MOURNER, and THE KILLER, earning comparisons to Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers. Wilkins' standalone psychological thriller, IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN ME, introduces police detective Jo Boden, a complex and ambitious character still grappling with a personal tragedy. The novel has been likened to the works of Clare Mackintosh and Lisa Jewell. A new series featuring Detective Megan Thomas, a tough and determined investigator, has been announced for release in 2020. Fans of Ann Cleeves, LJ Ross, and Mari Hannah will find the series gripping from start to finish.