PUBLISHED 26th FEBRUARY 2026

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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.

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Published Works

Novel

THE WEDDING

Novel

THE ISLAND

Novel

WHERE THERE’S SMOKE

Short Story

A KILLER WEEK

Short Story

Heaven and Hell

Short Story

Sister of my Heart

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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.

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COMING 28th January 2027

Novel

The Island

WINNER OF THE OWNED VOICES NOVEL AWARD 2021

On an island with no way out, even old friends become suspects . . .

 When Cassie Brogan and her friends are invited to a school reunion on a remote island off the coast of Ireland, their first instinct is to refuse. Ravenwood Academy is a chapter of their lives they’d rather forget – a place haunted by tragedy, secrets and betrayal.

But the lure of a five-star stay at the secluded and luxurious Tech Duinn Manor soon proves impossible to resist. As the guests begin to arrive, tensions rise and old rivalries reignite. When a dead body turns up, it soon becomes clear that someone is out for revenge.

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Readers' Reviews

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
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
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
Mary Maloy
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 Nevill
K A Nevill
...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
Gabriel B
'A homecoming, a plethora of long-buried family secrets, and a once in a lifetime storm... this is one wedding invitation you won't want to turn down'
FIONA LEITCHCEO
FIONA LEITCH
'Cathy Cole drops an unforgettable cast into an atmospheric location and leads them through a twisty plot that keeps you guessing until the end. Thoroughly enjoyable!'
N.R. DAWS, author of MURDER AT THE PALACECEO
N.R. DAWS, author of MURDER AT THE PALACE
What an amazing read. The twists and turns in this book are brilliant. I just couldn’t leave it down until I was finished. Roll on the next one please Cathy.
NannyPCEO
NannyP
What a book! Really had me engrossed, couldn't put it down, started and finished in 2 days! So many plot twists! I thought I knew what the ending was going to be then... totally opposite! Really enjoyed reading and can't wait to see what's next to come from Cathy Cole!
Lisa DumiganCEO
Lisa Dumigan
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