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Jake Kerridge reviews Final Cut in The Mirror

Jake Kerridge has reviewed S J Watson's 'compelling' new psychological thriller in The Mirror newspaper. Full review here.

2 days ago

New S J Watson short story

S J Watson has written a brand new, exclusive short story, The Charm, for the September 2020 edition of the UK's Woman and Home magazine.

2 days ago

Final Cut reviewed in The Observer

S J Watson's new psychological thriller, Final Cut, was reviewed in UK's Observer on Sunday Aug 9th. 'Watson moves between past and prese...

3 days ago

Final Cut included in Waterstones roundup

The new psychological thriller from S J Watson, Final Cut, has been included in the Waterstones 'Best Books to Look Out for in August' ro...

5 days ago

Final Cut published today!

The explosive new thriller from S J Watson, Final Cut, is published in the UK today (Aug 6th) and available from all bookstores. Check he...

Aug 3

Final Cut named as one of the best new reads for August

Laura Hampson, writing for the London Evening Standard, has selected the new thriller from S J Watson as one of the ten best new books co...

Jul 27

S J Watson has written the foreword to the new edition of the Writers' and Artists' Yearbook

The latest edition is out now, featuring a foreword by the acclaimed writer. "We'll always need stories, they make us human"

Jul 26

Two more events added

S J Watson has confirmed two new events over the next few weeks. On Friday (July 24th) he'll be appearing in conversation with Tetyana an...

Jul 22

New podcast featuring exclusive reading from Final Cut by S J Watson

An exclusive treat! Get ready for a sneak peek of S J Watson’s phenomenal new thriller, Final Cut! S J continues to push the boundaries o...

Jul 15

S J Watson's new novel, FINAL CUT has been recommended in Literary Review

Natasha Cooper has recommended S J Watson's forthcoming novel, Final Cut, in her round-up of crime novels to look out for over the next c...

Jul 14

New interview with S J Watson

F C Malby interviewed S J Watson for her blog. In the wide-ranging discussion he talks about his new book, Final Cut, as well as his jour...

Jul 12

Final Cut named as one of the best summer reads

Final Cut, the explosive new novel from S J Watson, has been named by The Herald, Scotland, as one of the best 30 beach and holiday books...

Jul 1

S J Watson confirmed to appear at Nottingham City of Literature event

Building a Better World with Words is a series of live digital events taking place throughout June and July 2020, brought to you by Notti...

Jun 25

S J Watson confirmed to appear at Damian Barr's literary salon

S J WATSON will be launching his new book, FINAL CUT, on Friday 7th August from 8-9pm (UK time) in a LIVE online Salon with Damian Barr. ...

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‘Quite simply the best debut novel I've ever read’

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‘Quite simply the best debut novel I've ever read’

Tess Gerritsen

‘Quite simply the best debut novel I've ever read’

Tess Gerritsen

Jake Kerridge reviews Final Cut in The Mirror

New S J Watson short story

Final Cut reviewed in The Observer

Final Cut included in Waterstones roundup

Final Cut published today!

Final Cut named as one of the best new reads for August

S J Watson has written the foreword to the new edition of the Writers' and Artists' Yearbook

Two more events added

New podcast featuring exclusive reading from Final Cut by S J Watson

S J Watson's new novel, FINAL CUT has been recommended in Literary Review

New interview with S J Watson

Final Cut named as one of the best summer reads

S J Watson confirmed to appear at Nottingham City of Literature event

S J Watson confirmed to appear at Damian Barr's literary salon