CJ HORNE
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Psychological Thrillers


CJ Horne
Gripping tales of deception

CRIMSON COVE LOOKS PEACEFUL.
LOOKS CAN LIE.
AND SOME THINGS CAN NEVER BE FORGIVEN...
Ella Mills thought she’d left danger behind.
But when bodies wash up on the rugged Cornish coast, Crimson Cove’s charm shatters to reveal grudges, betrayals, and a trail of death.
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When a grieving mother begs for help finding her missing daughter, Ella is drawn into a chilling investigation she can't turn away from. With her enigmatic partner Tom and flamboyant friend Suzy at her side, she unearths a truth more sinister than she ever imagined—one that threatens to destroy everything she loves.
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And as the unseen watcher closes in, Ella realises the threat isn’t confined to the cove’s secrets.
It’s tied to her own darkest past.
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The Crimson Cove Killings is the gripping second book in CJ Horne’s psychological thriller series—packed with heart-pounding suspense, shocking twists, and a heroine who refuses to break.
If you liked the The Guest List by Lucy Foley, Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney, Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty, then you’ll love CJ Horne’s brand new psychological thriller.
NEW RELEASES
"A fantastic sequel to The Graystone Killings - I couldn't put it down!" - E. Wheeler

When a sadistic killer escapes from prison, Ella Mills learns how fragile a well-ordered life can be.
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GRAYSTONE MANOR HAS A CHEQUERED PAST.
BUT SOME THINGS CAN NEVER BE FORGOTTEN…
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As her world spirals into chaos, Ella can’t shake the feeling the escape is more than coincidence. When the person she cares about most vanishes during a violent storm, she has no choice but to act.
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Suspicious by nature, Ella knows trusting her best friend’s fiancé—the enigmatic Tom Bankes—is a dangerous gamble. But with time running out and the killer closing in, she’s out of options.
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To save the person she loves, Ella must confront her own demons and unravel a web of secrets.
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Before she becomes his next victim.
"One of the most captivating and engaging books I have read in a long time..." - S. Foster
The Graystone Killings is the first book in a gripping psychological thriller series featuring dangerous secrets, slow-burn tension, and a heroine forced to question everything she thought she knew.
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If you enjoyed the DCI Ryan Mysteries by L.J. Ross, Girl Forgotten by Karin Slaughter, or the Tom Douglas thrillers by Rachel Abbott, you’ll love C.J. Horne’s psychological thriller series.
"Oooh just read the prologue! Gripping stuff!" - D. Taylor
THE ELLA MILLS SERIES IN ORDER
"Thoroughly enjoyed it and looking forward to the next book in the series..." - E. Wheeler

Haunted by a tragic past, Ella Mills is drawn into a web of deceit and danger in the seemingly idyllic village of Crimson Cove.
When a grieving mother begs for help finding her missing daughter, Ella uncovers a chilling pattern of disappearances and deaths.
With her enigmatic partner Tom and flamboyant friend Suzy at her side, Ella must expose the cove’s darkest secrets—before they claim another victim.
But as the truth surfaces, she realises the threat is far more sinister than she ever imagined, one that could shatter everything she holds dear.
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"A fantastic sequel to The Graystone Killings - I couldn't put it down!" - E. Wheeler
The Crimson Cove Killings is the gripping second book in a psychological thriller series packed with shocking twists, dangerous mind games, unforgettable characters, and a fearless heroine who refuses to break.
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If you liked the The Guest List by Lucy Foley, Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney, Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty, then you’ll love CJ Horne’s brand new psychological thriller.






