Alex Cotter

  • 5 stars across 3 books
Alex Cotter has worked hard all her life at daydreaming, while making a living from words: from bookselling at W.H.Smith and publicising The Booker Prize to copywriting and teaching creative writing. Alex lives near Bath in an ancient house, with cobwebs, creaky floorboards, one husband, two children, and a revolutionary cat called Trotsky.
1st July 2021

The House on the Edge

A tense thriller that's impossible to put down - perfect for fans of Emma Carroll and Fleur Hitchcock.Where has Faith's ... MoreThe House on the Edge

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7th July 2022

The Mermaid Call

A gripping story of myth and mystery about a legendary mermaid and her dark power. When the truth comes out, will it bri... MoreThe Mermaid Call

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9th October 2025

Ice Dancer

A gripping adventure, with the power of friendship at its heart, Ice Dancer is the thrilling new story from Alex Cotter,... MoreIce Dancer

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  • Ice Dancer

    Ice Dancer

    I was a big fan of Alex’s other book: the mermaid call so I was super excited when this one landed on the doorstep! This one reminded me of the Netfli...

  • The House on the Edge

    The House on the Edge

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    I didn't really know what to expect as the blurb was quite short but I enjoyed that. Faith's dad has left and her mum has fallen into a severe bout of...

  • The House on the Edge

    The House on the Edge

    I read this book to my kids. We enjoyed it. It's about a house that's right on the edge of a cliff and close to falling in. The family is traumatized ...