Dark Road Home

In a small town, it’s impossible to hide...

Two decades after she left Ireland, Leah Ryan is back. She knows she won't get a welcome reception in her hometown of Dungarry, but she's finally ready to face up to the events that forced her to leave as a teenager.

As she arrives home, another tragedy is waiting for Leah – her first love, Eamon Longeran, has been found brutally murdered.

At first, Eamon’s murder appears unrelated to Leah’s past. But in a small town like Dungarry, everything is connected and everyone has secrets. Sometimes there’s only one way to ensure the truth stays buried.

A tense and emotional thriller set in Ireland. Perfect for fans of Claire McGowan and Patricia Gibney.

‘Dark Road Home draws us into a compelling story of never forgotten secrets filled with truly memorable characters. I loved it’ Sarah Ward

‘Dark Road Home is a rollercoaster of twists and turns, a thoroughly unputdownable read!’ J. M. Hewitt

‘I devoured it! This is, without doubt, the best novel I have read in a long, long time. Twists and turns galore all leading up to an exciting and tension filled finale’ Lorraine Mace

'A dark and deliciously tense story of coming home, in every sense of the word. A truly immersive read' Marion Todd

'The plot is as intricate as it is compelling; the characters so vivid they almost walk off the page. The resolution is richly satisfying. An absolute delight from start to finish' Chris Curran

'A strong sense of place, satisfyingly twisty plot and complex characterisation make this an engrossing, enjoyable read. One to pack for your holiday' Sussex Life

‘Once I started reading, I wanted to keep going right until the very end. With interesting, clever plotting, this is an excellent thriller which I would recommend to lovers of the genre’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review

‘So much tension and so many secrets. There are a few heart in the mouth moments … A fabulous read.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review

‘Great writing and premise. Amazing characters. Page-turner. Plenty of suspense to keep me guessing...’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review

Sheila grew up in Ballinasloe, and studied Psychology at University College Galway (now called NUI Galway). After graduating, she left Ireland and spent her twenties teaching English in Italy, Spain, Germany, Holland and Argentina. She eventually settled down and now lives in Eastbourne, on the beautiful East Sussex coast. She describes herself as 'a reluctant emigrant' and hopes she will one day move back to Ireland, the location for her tenth novel.

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