Debbie Howells
Debbie Howells is represented by Juliet Mushens
Debbie Howells was cabin crew, a flying instructor, then a wedding florist, during which time she wrote and self-published three novels.
Her first psychological thriller was The Bones of You, which was published in 2015 by Pan Macmillan. It’s about the events in a village surrounding the murder of a teenager, Rosie, but it’s also a haunting portrayal of emotionally abusive relationships and the dysfunctional family Rosie grew up in.
The Bones of You was a Sunday Times Bestseller and was selected for the Richard and Judy Bookclub. Since, she has written The Beauty of The End, published in 2016, The Death of Her (2017) and Her Sister’s Lie (2019). The Vow was published in October 2020 by Avon, followed by The Secret in January 2022 and The House Sitter in January 2023.
Debbie has written six women’s fiction titles which have all been published by Boldwood Books: The Life You Left Behind February 2022), The Girl I Used To Be (October 2022), The Shape of Your Heart (February 2023), It All Started With You (June 2023), Time To Take a Chance (December 2023) and The Last Days of You and Me (January 2024).
Praise for Debbie Howells:
‘The Bones of You is one of those books that captivates you from the first page, holds tight and never lets go. I savoured every word, character and psychological twist. Truly brilliant!’ — Lisa Jackson, New York Times Number One bestselling author
‘A dazzling debut from a writer who looks to me to have an exceptional future. Howells’ novel has a rare freshness and depth that set her apart’ — Daily Mail
‘Sharply written with characters that keep you guessing until the very last page, this story holds you tight and then drops you like a stone’ — Liz Nugent
‘A terrific new talent. She paints with words and takes a scalpel to emotions’ — Peter James
‘I raced through this book, compelled to keep turning the pages to unravel the secrets. Kept me guessing right until the last moment. Trust NO ONE! A sinister, twisty tale you won’t want to put down.’ — Sam Carrington
‘The Vow is a well-crafted whodunnit, with enough red herrings to keep you guessing until the end. An intriguing plot with a host of characters that leave you wondering who you can trust!’ — Wendy Clarke
‘Just as you untangle this compelling plot of love and betrayal, there's another twist. A story of how old resentments encroach on new dreams, set against the beautiful Sussex landscape. I couldn't put The Vow down.' — Penny Hancock
Rights sold:
The Bones of You: Macmillan (UK), Kensington (US), Record (Brazil), Goldmann (Germany), Patakis (Greece), Newton Compton (Italy), Hayakawa (Japan), Olimpos Yayinlari (Turkey), House of Books (Netherlands)
Her Sister’s Lie: Macmillan (UK), Kensington (US)
The Beauty of the End: Macmillan (UK), Kensington (US), Goldmann (Germany), Hayakawa (Japan)
The Death of Her: Macmillan (UK), Kensington (US)
The Vow: Avon/HarperCollins (UK), Kensington (US)
The Life You Left Behind: Boldwood (UK)