Her sharp mind and calculated approach have made her a standout on the show, proving that her legal and writing skills translate perfectly to reality TV – and she's already caught one Traitor.
Born and raised in Edinburgh, Harriet holds a Master’s in Creative Writing from the University of East Anglia and has published four gripping crime novels, with a fifth on the way. Her books have been praised for their clever plotting, so perfect for fans of suspense and thrillers.
Here’s everything you need to know about Harriet Tyce’s books, how to read them in order, and details on her newest release.
Harriet Tyce’s books in order
Blood Orange (2019)The Lies You Told (2020)It Ends at Midnight (2022)A Lesson in Cruelty (2024)Witch Trial (2026)The story follows Alison, a woman who seemingly has it all: a doting husband, an adorable daughter, and a career on the rise. But Alison has just been handed her first murder case to defend, and beneath the perfect façade lies a life full of secrets. She drinks too much, neglects her family, and is having an affair with a colleague whose appetite for pushing boundaries may be more than she can handle.
The novel comes with a glowing recommendation from crime-writing extraordinaire Lisa Jewell, so you know it’s a gripping read from start to finish.
The Lies You Told (2020)
The school is unwelcoming to newcomers, her daughter hasn’t made a single friend, and the other parents are as fiercely competitive as their children. Sadie quickly finds herself on the outside as she navigates the fraught politics of the school gate. Things take a turn when a high-profile case lands on her desk, and the queen of the school mums starts taking an unusual interest in her.
It Ends at Midnight (2022)
Tyce’s third novel takes us to Edinburgh, a city she knows all too well. Set in one of the poshest neighbourhoods, the story begins with a lavish New Year’s Eve party that ends in a gruesome double murder.
But as midnight approaches and the countdown begins, it becomes clear that one of the guests doesn’t want reconciliation. They want revenge.
And they want someone at this party to die.
A Lesson in Cruelty (2024)
For her fourth novel, Tyce mixes things up with multiple narrators, through the three strangers Anna, Lucy and Marie.
The three strangers are brought together through a dead body and an elaborate web of lies, causing them all to discover the cost of getting the life they desire so badly.
When is Harriet Tyce's new book released?
Witch Trial is set for release on 26th February. The story begins with the death of 18-year-old Christian Shaw, whose body is discovered in an Edinburgh park. The community is in shock, and that shock deepens when the police charge Christian’s best friends, Eliza Lawson and Isobel Smyth, with her murder. Two teenage girls accused of killing their classmate ignite a modern-day witch trial that captures the nation’s attention.
A very different crime novel from Tyce’s previous work, Witch Trial explores not just the investigation, but the trial itself. It delves into social media, online bullying, stalking, and the ways public opinion can shape justice, making it a timely, tense read for 2026. Perfect for fans of 2025's hit show Adolescence.
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