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Catherine Skeet-Yaffe

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in Leeds, The United Kingdom

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Crime, Thriller, Mystery

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Catherine Yaffe is a bestselling British crime author whose gripping thrillers have topped the Amazon charts multiple times. Her work is known for its psychological depth, twisty plots, and unforgettable characters.

When she's not plotting fictional murders, she’s passionate about supporting new writers. She runs a local writing group dedicated to helping unpublished authors develop their stories, and delivers workshops on crime writing, storytelling, and overcoming creative blocks.

A regular speaker at festivals including CrimeFest, Bay Tales, and Bloody Scotland, she also gives talks to libraries and community groups like the Women’s Institute, where she shares her journey through writing, illness, and resilience. Each year, she co-hosts Mu ...more

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Average rating: 4.36 · 670 ratings · 409 reviews · 7 distinct works • Similar authors

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So in a moment of madness, I’ve decided to launch a podcast *😳
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I’ve hosted a podcast before and I absolutely loved it. Not because I love the sound of my own voice (I don’t, in fact I hate hearing the Yorkshire accent!) but because I’m nosey and love hearing about other people. My last one was all about digital marketing but this one is all about my Read more of this blog post »

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This is Why We Lied (Will Trent, #12)

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Remember When: My Life With Alzheimer's

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Murder One (David Sloane #4)

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“The difference between a masterpiece and a mess is knowing when to strike.

James Hawthorne”
― Catherine Yaffe, The Shadow Killer

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“How deep can you go into a killers mind before you lose your own?”
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“Not all killers are who they first seem..”
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“Not all killers are who they first seem..”
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“How deep can you go into a killers mind before you lose your own?”
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“The difference between a masterpiece and a mess is knowing when to strike.

James Hawthorne”
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“Evil oozed from him... and Evelyn couldn't look away”
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“common sense a brief strut across the stage as it auditioned for the part of spontaneity.”
― Andrew Barrett, The Pain of Strangers: Killing Them Since 1987

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