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Bea Davenport

    Bea Davenport, the pen name for former print and broadcast journalist Barbara Henderson, crafts compelling narratives rooted in a deep understanding of suspense and human psychology. Her background as a seasoned journalist informs her work, lending it a sharp realism and an investigative edge that captivates readers. Davenport's prose is characterized by its intricate plotting and masterful pacing, drawing audiences into complex mysteries. She excels at creating an atmosphere of tension and intrigue, making her a distinctive voice in crime and suspense fiction.

    In Too Deep: A gripping, page-turning crime thriller
    The Serpent House
    This Little Piggy: A gripping, page-turning crime thriller
    In Too Deep
    My Cousin Faustina
    The Misper
    • 2018

      The Misper

      • 248 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      4.2(11)Add rating

      "Anna's found the perfect friend in Zoe: she's cool, she's smart, she's goth, she's gorgeous. If only geeky Kerry would stop hanging around and cramping their style. They'd like to get rid of her. But they should be careful what they wish for ... Zoe and Anna resort to experiments in magic to try to bring control into their lives. But as Zoe's emotional state becomes more and more fragile, Kerry bears the brunt of her anger. When Kerry disappears, everyone's lives change"--Provided by publisher

      The Misper
    • 2018

      In Too Deep

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Five years ago Maura fled life in Dowerby and took on a new identity, desperately trying to piece her life back together and escape the dark clouds that plagued her past. But then a reporter tracks her down, and persuades her to tell her story, putting her own life in danger once again.

      In Too Deep
    • 2015

      My Cousin Faustina

      • 110 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      Jez has it all- lots of friends, star player in the football team and he s doing really well at school, that is until his distant cousin Faustina turns up. From the start Jez senses something is odd about her but everyone around him is taken in and won over by her charms. Through a series of strange events- stew which moves like worms, teachers at school going missing, Jez realises Faustina is no ordinary cousin. She needs stopping, soon, and he s the only one who can do it!

      My Cousin Faustina
    • 2014

      'Addictive reading... Bea has a rare ability to create the true atmosphere of a place and time, and to take the reader there.' --Rachel AbbottA gripping thriller perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Mark Edwards and B A Paris

      This Little Piggy: A gripping, page-turning crime thriller
    • 2014

      Twelve-year-old Annie is invited to Hexer Hall to work as a servant for the mysterious Lady Hexer. Carvings of snakes are everywhere and when Annie touches one, she travels back in time to when the Hall was a leper hospital, run by a sinister doctor with a collection of terrifying serpents.

      The Serpent House
    • 2013