Sandra Ireland Books

Sandra Ireland crafts compelling psychological thrillers and modern Gothic tales, delving into the darker recesses of the human psyche and the complexities of familial bonds. Her work often draws inspiration from Scottish folklore and the dramatic coastal landscapes she calls home, infusing her narratives with a palpable sense of atmosphere and suspense. With a keen eye for emotional turmoil and hidden motivations, Ireland masterfully explores themes of rivalry and buried secrets. Her evocative poetry, much like her prose, is deeply rooted in the natural world, capturing the rugged beauty and mysterious allure of Scotland's coast.

Sight Unseen
256 pages
9 hours of reading
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Sarah Sutherland wanted to be an archaeologist but now she is struggling to cope with the demands of work and caring for her elderly father, who has his own secret troubles.Her fascination with the past still remains, and she feels a special affinity with Alie Gowdie, the Kilgour Witch, who lived in Sarah’s cottage until her unjust execution for sorcery during the Civil War.As Alie and Sarah’s stories collide, can Sarah uncover the truth in order to right a centuries old wrong? And what else might modern-day Kilgour be hiding, just out of sight?
The Unmaking of Ellie Rook
208 pages
8 hours of reading
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A single phone call from halfway across the world is all it takes to bring her home . . . 'Ellie, something bad has happened.'Desperate to escape her 'kid from the scrapyard' reputation, Ellie Rook has forged a new life for herself abroad, but tragedy strikes when her mother, Imelda, falls from a notorious waterfall.Here, according to local legend, the warrior queen Finella jumped to her death after killing a king. In the wake of her mother's disappearance, Ellie is forced to confront some disturbing truths about the family she left behind and the woman she has become.Can a long-dead queen hold the key to Ellie's survival? And how far will she go to right a wrong?Featured on the Guardian's 'NOT THE BOOKER LONGLIST, 2019' (https://www.theguardian.com/books/series/not-the-booker-prize)
Bone Deep
272 pages
10 hours of reading
3.4(326)Add rating
Sandra Ireland's new psychological thriller is another spellbinding, tension packed examination of how past actions can have devastating consequences on the present.

Sight Unseen

The Unmaking of Ellie Rook

Bone Deep