COMBINES ELEMENTS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLERS AND SLASHER FICTION, WITH A GROUNDED DETECTIVE STORY
PUBLISHING JULY 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Matthew James Publishing is thrilled to announce the acquisition of a dark and gripping psychological thriller from debut author Daryl Nilbett. Scheduled for release in July 2025, Nilbett’s debut novel promises to captivate fans of crime fiction and twisted mysteries.
Born in Australia and now residing in the UK, Nilbett began writing following a career break. After working on several drafts, one idea, in particular, sparked the author’s imagination: “Many ideas ran through my head, but what interested me the most was the impact of traumatic events on the psyche and how victims manage, successfully or not, to continue with their lives.”
With his debut novel, Nilbett blends the best elements of psychological thrillers and slasher fiction, with more grounded detective stories. With a commanding female protagonist, an unreliable narrator, and a series of chilling twists, Nilbett’s debut is poised to become a standout release in 2025.
“Daryl Nilbett’s storytelling is bold and unflinching,” says James Shaw, Publisher at Matthew James Publishing. “This book delivers the perfect balance of psychological tension, character-driven suspense, and a creeping sense of dread. We are excited to introduce him to readers who love dark, atmospheric thrillers.”
“I feel very lucky to have my first book published with Matthew James Publishing,” adds Nilbett. “The team have been both very supportive and collaborative, teaching me the vagaries of the industry and the process of publication while maintaining excitement for my novel and focus to make it the best it can be.”
Nilbett’s novel is set to be released in July 2025 and continues Matthew James Publishing’s efforts in publishing high-quality genre fiction.
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About Daryl Nilbett
Daryl Nilbett is an Australian / British author set to make his debut in 2025 with a thrilling new crime fiction novel.
About Matthew James Publishing
Matthew James Publishing is an imprint of Andrews UK. Matthew James Publishing focuses on high-quality contemporary fiction and popular non-fiction books.