In this episode of In My Good Books, Susie sits down with author Emma Christie to discuss her tense and emotional psychological thriller, Watch Your Back. The novel follows Jo, a woman working in a charity shop who’s hiding a devastating secret.
When a mysterious box of letters from prison arrives at the shop, Jo is torn between uncovering the truth and keeping the past buried. But before she can decide, the letters are stolen, sparking a suspenseful search that forces her to confront everything she’s tried to forget.
Emma shares how her own life experiences shape the emotional authenticity of her writing, and how she crafts stories filled with mystery, moral tension, and human vulnerability.
Follow Emma: https://www.instagram.com/theemmachristie/
Buy Watch Your Back: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/watch-your-back-a-pacy-gripping-thriller-with-an-unbelievable-twist-emma-christie/330ddec0b75c3e31?ean=9781802794670&next=t
Books recommended in this episode:
The Cracked Mirror by Chris Brookmyre: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-cracked-mirror-the-award-winning-brain-twisting-mystery-chris-brookmyre/d6c6f3e15d70fb7e?ean=9780349145815&next=t
The Unspeakable Acts of Zina Pavlou by Eleni Kyriacou: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-unspeakable-acts-of-zina-pavlou-eleni-kyriacou/7388899?ean=9781837930364&next=t