Hi! I’m Nikki Smith, the author of psychological suspense thrillers All In Her Head (published by Orion in April 2020) and Look What You Made Me Do (published by Orion in April 2021).  You can find out more about me on my website: https://nikkismithauthor.com/

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Here’s a bit more about All In Her Head:

Alison feels like she's losing her mind. She is convinced that her ex-husband Jack is following her. She is certain she recognises the strange woman who keeps approaching her at work. She knows she has a good reason to be afraid. 

But she can't remember why.
Then the mention of one name turns her world upside down..

Here's a bit more about Look What You Made Me Do:

Two people can keep a secret . . . if one of them is dead.

Sisters Jo and Caroline are used to hiding things from each other. They've never been close - taking it in turns to feel on the outside of their family unit, playing an endless game of favourites.

Jo envies Caroline's life - things have always come so easy to her. Then a family inheritance falls entirely to Jo, and suddenly now Caroline wants what Jo has. Needs it, even.

But just how far will she go to get it?

Reviews for All In Her Head
‘Cleverly written, haunting and compelling.’ KAREN HAMILTON

‘Tense & very moving.’ HARRIET TYCE
‘A modern, clever, daring story that grips from the thrilling opening scene to the final page.’ AMANDA REYNOLDS

‘What a stunning debut this is – chilling, emotional and full of surprises, impossible to put down.’  CLARE EMPSON

‘Masterful & clever … Nikki Smith is the queen of misdirection … a spectacular debut.’  LAUREN NORTH

‘An intense, haunting tale in which nothing is quite what it seems … Brilliantly written – a hugely impressive debut.’   TM LOGAN

‘Bloody hell this book is powerful, tense and a bit terrifying. It had my head spinning. Nikki Smith is a major new talent.’ LAURA PEARSON

‘Just finished reading and thought it was brilliant. Powerful, completely messing with early perception of the narrative, beautifully written and facing full on the subject matter it deals with.’ LIZ BARNSLEY

‘An intense psychological thriller full of twists and turns, yet at the same time a convincing and emotional portrait of motherhood.’ JENNY QUINTANA

‘A tense, compelling and haunting debut which had me gripped from the first page.’ VICTORIA SELMAN

‘All In Her Head is an instantly gripping story on a timely theme, written with flair. A psychological thriller with real heart and depth.’ LISA BALLANTYNE

‘Finished Nikki Smith’s incredible debut All In Her Head – I highly recommend this book.’ LOUISE FEIN

‘This is a very clever and emotionally charged debut. I have been glued to it all afternoon!’ LESLEY KARA

‘Gripping and emotionally devastating.’  EMMA CURTIS

‘Such a clever, thought-provoking and topical debut. Smith really messes with your head which given the themes, drives the power of the novel. This one really deserves all the praise, and surpasses the hype.’ LOUISE BEECH

‘I’ve just finished this fab thriller and it’s gripping and moving and I suggest you order it now!' LAURA MARSHALL

‘Having only recently devoured All In Her Head, can I add it is excellent.’ SARAH VAUGHAN

‘It is totally unexpected and heart-wrenching – not your average psych thriller at all!’ ELLE CROFT

‘Sped through this in less than 48 hours with that ‘need to know’ feeling spurring me on. Tense, creepy, but ultimately touching.’ NINA MANNING

‘Wow, finished this in a heart-breaking rush this morning. An incredibly moving story, beautifully written. My heart was in my mouth.’ CHARLOTTE DUCKWORTH

‘Really enjoyed AIHH – intelligent, moving and gripping.’ ROZ WATKINS

‘I’ve just finished this important, visceral novel – excellently written and structured. My heart hurts. Bravo, Nikki Smith.’ FIONA MITCHELL

‘It’s well written, intricately plotted and a rollercoaster of a read. Well done Nikki Smith, you’ve nailed it.’ LISA TIMONEY

‘I really loved this book … I didn’t want the story to end. Brilliant closing chapter.’ EMMA CHRISTIE

‘This book is a masterpiece of the slow reveal, and brilliantly showcases the best psychological thrillers have to offer.’ PHILIPPA EAST

'A twist that will make you feel like you've been hit by an express train' SUNDAY EXPRESS MAGAZINE
'Clever, impressive and instantly gripping . . . Surprising twists will make your head spin in the build up to a moving yet chilling finale' DAILY EXPRESS
'As soon as you've finished, you'll be dying to start again to try and spot the clues you've missed' WOMAN'S WEEKLY
'So original!' HEAT