Gaynor Torrance

Gaynor Torrance is a crime thriller author best known for her Detective Inspector Jemima Huxley Crime Thriller series, set near Cardiff, Wales. Drawing from her background in psychology, Torrance crafts intricate narratives that explore human behavior through the lens of criminal investigations. Her protagonist, Jemima Huxley, shares the author's academic training but diverges in personality, offering readers a complex and compelling lead character.

Residing near Cardiff with her husband and rescue cat, Cleo, Torrance balances her writing career with a love of music, travel, and outdoor activities. Her psychological insight enriches her crime fiction, blending suspense with nuanced character studies. When not writing or reading, she enjoys playing the piano and indulging in chocolate - a detail that adds a touch of relatability to her professional persona.
DI Jemima Huxley Thrillers Books
# Title Year
1 The Cardiff Killings / Revenge 2014
2 The Briarmarsh Close Killings / Sole Survivor 2022
3 The Caerphilly Mountain Killings / Stalked 2022
4 The Leighton Meadow Killings 2022
5 The Marquess Club Killings 2023
6 The Rhymney Valley Killings 2023
7 The Boy in the Reeds 2024
Wye Valley Widows Books
# Title Year
1 Death of a Ghostwriter 2025
2 Death of the Eleven-Toed Man 2025