TENBY BESTSELLING AUTHOR TACKLES VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND EARLY PRISON RELEASE IN NEW PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER

That Day at Rose Cottage will be published on 21 October 2026

Tenby-based bestselling author John Nicholl explores the topical issues of violence against women and the early release of dangerous offenders in his latest psychological thriller, That Day at Rose Cottage.

Published by the award-winning Boldwood Books on 21 October 2026, the dark and compelling novel tells the story of two women driven to act after the criminal justice system fails to protect them.

When a violent man is released from prison early, the consequences are devastating. Faced with a system they can no longer trust, the women are forced to confront an impossible question: how far should they go to protect themselves and others from further harm?

Exploring friendship, survival, justice and revenge, That Day at Rose Cottage addresses issues that continue to provoke concern and debate across the country. It examines the lasting impact of male violence upon women, the fear experienced by victims when offenders are released, and the terrible consequences that can follow when those at risk believe their voices are not being heard.

John said: ‘Violence against women and the early release of dangerous offenders are subjects that seldom seem far from the headlines. That Day at Rose Cottage explores what can happen when women lose faith in the system that is supposed to protect them.

‘Although the novel is first and foremost a psychological thriller, I wanted it to raise difficult questions about justice, public protection and the experiences of victims. At its heart, it is also a story about friendship, courage and survival.’

A former police officer and child protection social worker, John draws upon his professional experience to create psychological thrillers that examine the darker aspects of human behaviour. His novels have become international bestsellers and have been published in multiple formats and languages.

That Day at Rose Cottage will be available as an ebook, paperback, trade paperback, hardback, large-print edition and audiobook. The audiobook is narrated by Emily Wilden and Henry Nott.

John will launch the novel at Waterstones Carmarthen at 6.30 pm on Friday, 23 October. The event is free, and everyone is welcome to attend.

That Day at Rose Cottage will be available from bookshops and major online retailers, including Amazon, Audible, Kobo, Apple Books, Spotify and Barnes & Noble. It is also expected to be available through UK librariesfollowing publication.