Kellye Garrett – författare

'Stand-out' Caz Frear'Captivating' Samantha Downing'Razor-sharp' Laura Lippman'Riveting’ Liv Constantine'Sharp and sassy' Heat**Winner of a Lefty Award for Best Mystery****Edgar Award and Anthony Award Finalist****Shortlisted for Thriller of the Year at the Capital Crime Fingerprint Awards**  She found out her sister was back in New York from Instagram. She found out about her death from the New York Daily News.But she’s the only one convinced it wasn’t an accident . . .   Desiree Pierce, a Black reality TV star, is found dead on a playground in the Bronx. Her death is quickly declared an overdose by the police and the media – tragic, but not a crime.  Lena Scott, Desiree’s sister, knows that can’t be true. Torn apart by Desiree’s partying and by their father, a wealthy and influential hip-hop mogul, the sisters haven’t spoken in years. But some things about Desiree couldn’t have changed, even with time.  Nobody is listening to her, but Lena is determined not to let anyone brush off her sister’s death. She will find justice, even if it means uncovering the family’s darkest secrets – or putting her own life at risk.Because there are two sides to every story – the one being told, and the one nobody wants you to know . . .    Praise for Like A Sister:‘A wild ride of a thriller! I inhaled this book’ Liz Nugent'Sometimes a novel perfectly captures a particular voice, a time, and a place. That’s very much the case with Kellye Garrett’s Like a Sister, a crime novel that not so much hits the zeitgeist as bludgeons it with a hammer. A twisty tale of murder, greed, family secrets, and the perils of fame, Garrett’s prose crackles along at breakneck pace, dissecting issues of race, class, and modern culture with aplomb!' Vaseem Khan'I tore through Like a Sister - a stand-out, propulsive thriller from such a fresh, original voice. Lena is an unforgettable heroine - vulnerable, witty, and relentless in her quest for justice. Suspenseful storytelling at its best. Loved it!' Caz Frear'Like a Sister is a gripping, twisty thriller that will keep you hooked from first page to last' Olivia Kiernan'A wholly captivating novel, one that grows more complicated – and tense – as the story unfolds. Loaded with twists and turns, this book will keep you guessing until the last shocking page' Samantha Downing

‘A compulsive page-turner with plenty of twists and turns you won't see coming. Kellye Garrett is a rising star, and Missing White Woman is her best one yet’ Harlan Coben ‘You never know what’s coming next in Missing White Woman. Kellye Garrett writes with an unstoppable momentum and cultural edge that makes this a thriller not to be missed’ Michael ConnellyBeautiful. Blonde. Missing. Murdered.It was supposed to be a romantic getaway to New York City. Breanna's new boyfriend, Ty, took care of everything – the train tickets, the sightseeing itinerary, the four-story Jersey City rowhouse with the gorgeous view of the Manhattan skyline.  But then Bree wakes up one morning and discovers recently missing dog-walker Janelle Beckett dead in the foyer. Ty is gone, vanished without a trace. A Black woman alone in a strange city, Bree is stranded and out of her depth. There’s only one person she can turn to: her ex-best friend, a lawyer with whom she shares a very complicated past. As the police and a social media mob close in, all looking for #Justice4Janelle, Bree realises that the only way she can stay out of jail is if she finds out what really happened that night.  But when people see only what they want to see, can she uncover the truth hiding in plain sight? PRAISE FOR MISSING WHITE WOMAN:‘Fantastic. Only Garrett could craft a tale so adroitly attuned to our everyday fears’ S. A. Cosby'A one-sitting read that should be on everyone's list!' Mary Kubica'Taut, suspenseful, and packed with heart, devious twists, and unforgettable characters, this novel grabbed me tight and wouldn’t let go. A single-sitting read' Meg Gardiner‘Expertly mixes sorrow and grief, humor and identity, with the chaos of social media’ Rachel Howzell Hall‘Bree is unforgettable . . . You are in for such a ride!’ Rachel HawkinsPRAISE FOR KELLYE GARRETT: 'Garrett’s prose crackles along at breakneck pace, dissecting issues of race, class, and modern culture with aplomb!' Vaseem Khan'Suspenseful storytelling at its best. Loved it!' Caz Frear'Will keep you hooked from first page to last' Olivia Kiernan'A break-out star in crime fiction . . . I can't wait to see what she does next' Laura Lippman'A masterful storyteller' Liv Constantine'Fresh, original, funny and with such a strong voice . . . Garrett is a clear front runner in the genre' Emma Bamford'Sharp and sassy' Heat

Beautiful. Blonde. Missing. Murdered. The brand-new exhilarating thriller from the bestselling author of Like A Sister.* LONGLISTED FOR THE CWA TWISTED DAGGER 2025 *‘A compulsive page-turner with plenty of twists and turns you won't see coming. Kellye Garrett is a rising star, and Missing White Woman is her best one yet’ Harlan Coben ‘You never know what’s coming next in Missing White Woman. Kellye Garrett writes with an unstoppable momentum and cultural edge that makes this a thriller not to be missed’ Michael Connelly‘Fantastic. Only Garrett could craft a tale so adroitly attuned to our everyday fears’ S. A. CosbyIt was supposed to be a romantic getaway to New York City. Breanna's new boyfriend, Ty, took care of everything – the train tickets, the sightseeing itinerary, the four-story Jersey City rowhouse with the gorgeous view of the Manhattan skyline. But then Bree wakes up one morning and discovers recently missing dog-walker Janelle Beckett dead in the foyer. Ty is gone, vanished without a trace. A Black woman alone in a strange city, Bree is stranded and out of her depth. There’s only one person she can turn to: her ex-best friend, a lawyer with whom she shares a very complicated past. As the police and a social media mob close in, all looking for #Justice4Janelle, Bree realises that the only way she can stay out of jail is if she finds out what really happened that night.  But when people see only what they want to see, can she uncover the truth hiding in plain sight? More praise for Missing White Woman . . .'A one-sitting read that should be on everyone's list!' Mary Kubica'Taut, suspenseful, and packed with heart, devious twists, and unforgettable characters, this novel grabbed me tight and wouldn’t let go. A single-sitting read' Meg Gardiner‘Expertly mixes sorrow and grief, humor and identity, with the chaos of social media’ Rachel Howzell Hall‘Bree is unforgettable . . . You are in for such a ride!’ Rachel Hawkins