Meet Cathy Cole
Cathy Cole is a novelist, prize-winning short story writer, and Pushcart nominated poet who lives, along with her husband and youngest son, in a picturesque seaside town that straddles the border between Northern and Southern Ireland.
Cathy Cole
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Published Works
Novel
WHERE THERE’S SMOKE
Short Story
A KILLER WEEK
Short Story
Heaven and Hell
Short Story
Sister of my Heart
Genre
Explore the diverse worlds I create through my writing. From the dark psyche of disturbed killers, to thought-provoking short stories and captivating poetry. Each genre showcases a different facet of my storytelling.
Mystery
A genre focused on solving a crime or puzzle, where the protagonist uncovers clues to reveal the truth.
Thriller
A fast-paced genre with high stakes, danger, and suspense, often involving intense action or peril.
Suspense
A genre that builds tension and uncertainty, keeping the audience on edge as they anticipate what's coming next.
Work In Progress
Novel
The Hungry Ghost
WINNER OF THE OWNED VOICES NOVEL AWARD 2021
Cassie Phillips has no intention of attending her 10-year school reunion. No one from 6B would, not after they’ve spent the last decade trying to forget their culpability in the fire and resulting death of five of their friends. However, one by one, the girls are coerced, blackmailed and bribed into attending.
Testimonials for Where There’s Smoke
Cole unfolds the layers of the story with deft strokes, taking us into the heart of raging fires and the mind of a psychopath with razor-sharp focus.
Jennifer L 
It takes a very good book for me to leave a review, this is that book. From the first word until the last full stop, this book is full of plot twists and a story line that leaves you eagerly wanting to turn the page, hungry for the next sentence. Looking forward to the next one
Neil McC
I took this book on holiday with me thinking I'd pick it up now and then for a short read. Once I started, I couldn't put it down. Well researched and the story has an easy flow. The characters are strong, charismatic and memorable and the dialogue was comfortingly familiar with its Irish nuances. An easy 5 stars. I'm waiting for the next book!
Mary Maloy
Nevill Gripping story, I was hooked from the beginning. So engrossed reading it on way to work that I missed my stop!! Fast moving plot leading to satisfying conclusion. Highly recommended
K A
Where There's Smoke was a fantastic read. A great crime thriller that kept me guessing right to the very end! An exciting book that I couldn't put down. Well worth a read. Can't wait to read her next book.
Gabriel B