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Fiona McPhillips is an Irish journalist, author, and screenwriter, and an editor at The Forge literary magazine. When We Were Silent, the runner-up for the 2021 Crime Writers' Association Debut Dagger, is her first novel. Fiona lives in Dublin with her three kids, two cats, and a dog.
Fiona McPhillips captures the claustrophobic nuance of teenage loyalties, lies and privilege on every page. A twisting, turning dive into a web of long-buried secrets, When We Were Silent marks Fiona McPhillips as one to watch * Jane Harper, New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of EXILES * Suspenseful and beautifully written, this novel perfectly captures teenage intensity and anguish * The Guardian * I love a great literary psychological drama. I devoured Fiona McPhillips's debut, a lovechild of Tana French and Patricia Highsmith, but also totally original. Absolutely brilliant! * John Boyne, bestselling author of THE HEART'S INVISIBLE FURIES * A stunning debut – beautifully written, tender and poignant, but pulls no punches. A powerful, unforgettable read * Andrea Mara, bestselling author of NO ONE SAW A THING * A complex story of power, abuse and secrets * Irish Times *
