Welcome to the books of J. Cronshaw—dark domestic psychological thrillers that pull apart the secrets, lies, and betrayals hidden in everyday life.
These are stories of obsession and deception, where homes become battlegrounds, families fracture, and trust turns deadly.
If you enjoy twist-filled tales in the vein of Lisa Jewell, Shari Lapena, or B.A. Paris, you’ll find plenty here to keep you reading late into the night.
If you enjoy twist-filled tales in the vein of Lisa Jewell, Shari Lapena, or B.A. Paris, you’ll find plenty here to keep you reading late into the night.
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J. Cronshaw Bibliography
This bibliography brings together all my books and ebooks in reverse chronological order.
Every title is available on Amazon in paperback, Kindle, and through Kindle Unlimited (except for The Lodger which is exclusive to members of my newsletter).
It’s an easy way to browse my most recent releases first and trace the full journey of my work.
My Daughter Knows (2026)
What really happened that night?
Kim Harrison turned her husband’s death into a national campaign—built on the version of events she needed the world to believe.
Her daughter Ruby is grieving in public. Her videos go viral. The questions start.
As the truth begins to surface, Kim realises the story she created is slipping beyond her control — and her daughter might be the one to expose it.
Officially Dead (2026)
What is your husband hiding?
Seven years ago, Holly vanished. Now she’s officially dead.
Everyone trusts Kath’s husband — but a message he hides during the memorial tells a different story.
As Kath starts digging, she realises he has controlled more than her reputation. He may have controlled the truth from the beginning.
Not Safe Here (2026)
Being watching is only the beginning…
Jenny Hallam knows she is being watched. A woman follows her. Studies her. Turns up where she should not be.
When Jenny speaks up, her past is used against her. Her family starts keeping notes. The police dismiss her fears.
But the stalker is not trying to scare her. She is trying to take something. And the closer she gets, the more dangerous the truth becomes.
Locker 19 (2025)
What secrets are hidden in Locker 19?
Nicola Scargill’s tidy life crumbles the night her husband’s car is found abandoned on the bay, leaving behind more questions than answers.
Hidden accounts, missing memories, and a trail leading to a locked unit expose a version of Tim she never imagined.
She must uncover what lies inside Locker 19 before he disappears for good—with the one thing she can’t afford to lose.
What You Did (2025)
What really happened five years ago?
Sarah Whitfield’s past surges back to life when anonymous messages appear, hinting that someone knows exactly what happened on Clougha Pike.
Her family begins to pull away as old memories twist into shapes she no longer trusts.
She soon realises the truth about that night is circling closer, and whoever remembers isn’t finished with her.
I Know What I Saw (2025)
Who is really telling the truth?
Vicky McKeating’s life unravels the moment her daughter claims she witnessed her father kill their neighbour on a cold December night.
Matt denies everything, the village turns spiteful, and every scrap of evidence pulls Vicky in a different direction.
She soon learns that the truth behind Serpentine Walk is far more dangerous than a single accusation.
The Teacher (2025)
Who is teaching your child?
Isabel Draper spots danger the moment Daniel Craven steps into her daughter’s classroom, even as everyone else welcomes him with open arms.
Her village calls her paranoid, her family dismisses her fears, but Isabel can see the truth lurking behind the teacher’s smile.
She knows he’s targeting her daughter—and she knows she’s the only one willing to stop him.
★★★★★ – “Wow!! What did I just read!! J Cronshaw has done it again.”
★★★★★ – “Lots of twists and turns I didn’t expect. So exciting I couldn’t put it down!”
★★★★★ – “Very well written with a lot of twists and turns!”
★★★★★ – “A difficult book to put down.”
★★★★★ – “I thought I had figured out the ending but I was so, so wrong.”
Her Daugher’s Mother (2025)
What if another woman tried to take your place as “Mummy”?
Sally Bentham’s perfect family begins to crack when her daughter’s birth mother turns up as the new teaching assistant and starts edging her out.
Each smile from Robyn feels calculated.
Each whispered word to Amelia brings her closer to taking Sally’s place.
★★★★★ – “Boy can he write. He drags you right into the scenes like you are actually there. Shows you what makes people “tick”. The story drags you in, wraps itself around you, then, finally, spits you out at then end going “wow!”
★★★★★ – “Wow, this is a very well written, scary story. Loved it!”
★★★★★ – “My heart was breaking for Sally and Amelia, I couldn’t put the book down I needed to know how all their lives turned out.”
★★★★★ – “Wow!! What a read!! This is the first book I have read by this author but it definitely won’t be the last. Her Daughter’s Mother was a roller coaster of a ride that I will recommend to everyone.”
★★★★★ – “I don’t think this psychological thriller will leave me for quite some time.”
The Nanny’s Secret (2025)
Who is caring for your child?
Emma thinks she’s found the perfect nanny, right up until Sophie begins slipping into parts of her life she never invited her into.
Little details don’t add up, familiar songs echo through the house, and Emma’s grasp on what’s normal starts to loosen.
She realises too late that Sophie isn’t helping the family at all but tightening her grip on it.
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