Hi, I'm Mel Sherratt - it's great to meet you. I'm a bestselling author and general book nerd, with twenty-three novels selling over two million books worldwide.
As Mel, I write crime fiction - dark stories with an emotional punch.
But, really, I am an accidental crime writer. So, as Marcie Steele, I write women's fiction - stories about everyday people with an emotional pull. I have eight to date.
There are two sides to every story...
Out now - Safe at Home, a gritty and emotional drama
She's her own worst enemy.
Clara's past is never far behind—but this time, she's determined to outrun it. Starting over as a support worker, she finds unexpected refuge in Cedric House, the home of kind-hearted widow Roberta. It feels like a second chance. Maybe even a home.
But Clara is no stranger to damage—nor to the anger simmering just beneath the surface. She's trying: therapy, anger management, staying out of trouble.
Then everything begins to crack. A workplace confrontation. A neighbourly dispute. And the fragile peace she's fought so hard for starts to slip through her fingers.
Safe at Home is a raw and moving portrait of a woman on the edge—craving connection, battling inner demons, and trying to prove that even the most broken people deserve a place to belong.
what people say
about Mel Sherratt
'Amazon bestseller and general book nerd.'
‘Just the right amount of gritty realism that sets her writing apart from the crowd.’ LJ Ross
LJ Ross
‘A writer to watch out for.’
Mandasue Heller
‘Mel Sherratt takes no prisoners with her deliciously dark and twisty-turny reads.‘
Caroline Mitchell
‘There are a lot of young crime writers that I’ve just met. There’s one called Mel Sherratt; she’s very interesting.’
Ian Rankin
‘Sherratt is a unique voice in detective fiction.’
Mail on Sunday
‘A terrific read!’
Martina Cole
‘I can’t remember the last time a book unsettled me quite this much. It’s a testament to Mel’s skills that she achieved such a feat.'
CL Taylor
Mel Sherratt combines taut storytelling with excellent characterisation.’
Angela Marsons
Out now - Allie Shenton is back!
A deadly party. A vicious attack. A list of suspects.
When Katie Frost is murdered a few metres from home, a family is left in turmoil. Who would kill their beautiful girl? DI Allie Shenton and her team delve into the teenager’s background, bringing many secrets to light – from her acquaintances, neighbours and friends.
No one has a bad word to say about her, but everyone else has things they’re trying to hide, especially after a recent birthday celebration. With limited forensic evidence coming in, Allie’s work is doubled when another girl is attacked. Further investigations reveal she too was at the party.
Can Allie work out the truth hidden within the lies to find out who is wreaking havoc on a family’s loved ones? And, as threats from the past rear their ugly head within her own team, will she be able to keep them safe at the same time?
This is the seventh book in the Detective Allie Shenton Series.
Books by Mel Sherratt and Marcie Steele
what people say
about Marcie Steele
'Wonderfully warm with characters every woman can relate to. A fantastic read about overcoming life’s obstacles with friendship and love.'
Leah Mercer
Marcie Steele writes with such down-to-earth warmth that you wish you could live in her stories. The Man Across the Street is no exception, full of characters that you’d love to be friends with.'
Tilly Tennant
'Love, secrets, intrigue, heartache. Find it all on Hope Street. An engaging tale of ordinary lives to warm your heart and restore your faith in mankind.'
Imogen Clark
