Standalone Novels
| Title | Published | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|
| My Time, Your Time | 2014 | Buy |
| The Lonely Cool Before Dawn | 2014 | Buy |
| Gone Without a Trace | 2016 | Buy |
| The Girl I Used to Be | 2018 | Buy |
| The Closer You Get | 2020 | Buy |
Mary Torjussen is a British author known for her gripping psychological thrillers. Born in Liverpool, she holds a Master’s degree in Creative Writing from Liverpool John Moores University. After working for several years as a teacher, she turned to writing full-time.
Torjussen made her debut in 2014 with My Time, Your Time and The Lonely Cool Before Dawn, establishing her talent for psychological suspense that explores the dark undercurrents of relationships. Her 2016 novel Gone Without a Trace brought her to a wider audience with its tense exploration of a friendship disappearance and the secrets that emerge in its aftermath.
The 2018 novel The Girl I Used to Be and 2020’s The Closer You Get continued to showcase her ability to craft complex, twisty plots centered on women facing seemingly normal situations that become menacing. Her writing style is direct and propulsive, building tension through careful pacing and character development.
Torjussen stands out for her atmospheric, claustrophobic settings and her willingness to tackle difficult subjects within the framework of entertaining fiction. Her work explores the psychological tension within seemingly normal relationships, peeling back layers to reveal hidden motives and long-buried secrets.