S.J. King

S.J. King

I'm a writer of dark, twisty psychological thrillers... and a fun lover!

My first two books came out in 2025: Where You Belong and Lauren Is Missing.

Book 3 will be published in May 2026, and have its cover reveal soon!

My publisher is Storm. (https://stormpublishing.co/portfolio/sj-king/)


My career has taken me far and wide, from filming in China to digital innovation and communication for more than thirty years with brands like Virgin, IKEA and Hilton. I now work as the head of global Public Affairs for a major multinational. 

Originally from London, I have lived in Hong Kong, China, India, Netherlands, Spain and Sweden.

My books are dark and domestic, unpacking family dilemmas and moral complexity with a progressive and unsettling twist. Books that will make you look over your shoulder and, hopefully, make you think.

I have two teens, a husband, and an Indian street-cat on Prozac. In my free time (um….is there any of that?) I read avidly, like decorating cakes, and am trying to learn to garden…

Books

Where You Belong: A gripping psychological thriller with a shocking twist

This was meant to be our fresh start. It’s turning into a nightmare.

Abby: I love a good thriller, and Where You Belong delivered. Fast paced and tense, I couldn't put it down! Perfect for fans of John Marrs.

Heather: What an incredible debut! This book felt like Stepford Wives meets a lighter version of The Handmaid’s Tale.


Julia is thrilled to...

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Lauren Is Missing: An addictive thriller with a jaw-dropping twist

November. Wednesday.

I think he’s going to kill me.

Palmo: Wow, I can't believe what I just read ! Lauren Is Missing was brilliant, fantastic, and twisty in a grand way, and the shocker was delightful.

Stevie: I’m calling it now, this book is going to go viral.

The RookieBookies: A masterpiece. What did I just read?


When Jane finds a traumatised...

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Blog

Recently I did a blog post for Jericho Writers about how their writing course help me on my journey to 'overnight success'.

Read it here.