Sarah Goodwin

Sarah Goodwin is a British novelist known for her gripping thrillers exploring themes of survival and human darkness. Writing under her own name and the pseudonyms Amy Cunningham and Amelia Wildwood, she has published multiple works including the psychological thriller "The Serial Killer's Party" and her debut professionally published novel "Stranded." Her most recent thriller, "The Yacht," was released in 2023, with another novel scheduled for publication in summer 2024. Goodwin also writes romantic comedies under the Wildwood pseudonym, with a new title slated for 2026.

Born in rural Hertfordshire and now residing in Cornwall, Goodwin draws inspiration from both natural landscapes and human nature. She holds an MA in Creative Writing from Bath Spa University and began her career writing historical fiction before transitioning to contemporary thrillers. Her works often feature protagonists confronting extreme circumstances, reflecting her fascination with wilderness and survival narratives. Since 2021, Goodwin has published five thrillers with Avon Books, establishing herself as a prominent voice in the psychological suspense genre.
Night Fires in the Distance Books
# Title Year
1 Night Fires in the Distance 2016
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Ink 2011
2 Stranded 2021
3 The Thirteenth Girl 2022
4 The Resort 2023
5 The Butcher's Daughter 2023
6 The Blackout 2023
7 The Yacht 2024
8 The Island 2024
9 The Private Jet 2025