Book Launch with Penny Batchelor

Get ready for a night of suspense, twists, and insider secrets as we celebrate the launch of Penny Batchelor’s latest thriller, The Secrets She Keeps. Hosted by crime writer Linda Mather, this exclusive conversation will go deep into the minds of two brilliant authors. They’ll be talking plot twists, character flaws, and the ultimate guide to writing great crime fiction!

Check Out Penny Batchelors website and books here…

Penny is an Amazon-bestselling author with a reputation for gripping plots, compelling characters and jaw-dropping twists. The Secrets She Keeps, published on 2nd September by Embla Books, is her fifth psychological thriller.

Take a look at Linda Mather’s website and her work here!

Linda Mather: Bio

Linda Mather is the author of two crime fiction series, published by Joffe Books. The Zodiac Murder Mystery series (6 books) was an Amazon no 1 best-seller in its category and features Jo Hughes, an astrologer sleuth and her Private Investigator boss, David Macy, solving murders in around the Midlands and Cotswolds, England.

Well-developed, believable characters and a strong sense of place are important in all Linda’s books. She was born in Wallasey on the Wirral in Cheshire, has lived and worked in and around the New Forest in Hampshire and now lives in Worcestershire. She has also published many short stories and was long-listed for the prestigious Margery Allingham award in 2025. Linda leads for the Crime Writers Association on National Crime Reading Month.