The Pledge
(A Revised Edition of When Darkness Falls)
A Victorian family saga.
Inspired by a true story of promises and hope for Alfred Maurice Tyler.
But even new beginnings could not avert his tragic path of destiny.
Loss
Secrets
Abroken promise and ultimately
Tragedy in the small town of Brighton.
Alfred Maurice Tyler had a difficult but blameless life until he broke
Bittersweet
A quiet but searing novel of pain, survival, and generational scars.
Toxic relationships. Hidden abuse. Emotional trauma that spans decades. Bittersweet delves deep into the unspoken pain passed from mother to daughter to grandson, revealing how silence can shape, and shatter, lives.
Set against the rugged beauty of the Ards Peninsula in Northern Ireland, this novel is rooted in dark truths, yet uplifted by resilience and the small, enduring moments of hope.
With strong emotional arcs and themes of control, love, and endurance, Bittersweet will resonate with fans of Celeste Ng and Alice Munro, and anyone who has ever lived with the echoes of the past.
The Long Game
A British detective mystery with a sharp edge and a strong female lead
Detective Inspector Maggie Dent has always played by the rules—until the rules stop working.
When a routine investigation leads to a chilling discovery, Maggie is pulled into a web of corruption that stretches far beyond her small-town beat. Someone’s pulling the strings, and the deeper she digs, the more dangerous the game becomes.
As the stakes rise and loyalties blur, Maggie must decide how far she’s willing to go for justice… and what she’s willing to lose along the way.
Set in the heart of the British countryside, The Long Game is a gripping crime novel that blends psychological suspense with classic detective grit. Perfect for readers who love Ann Cleeves, Jane Casey, or Elly Griffiths, it introduces a heroine you won’t forget and a mystery that lingers long after the final page.
When Darkness Falls
The haunting debut that began it all.
Set against the backdrop of 19th-century England, When Darkness Falls is a gripping family saga rooted in secrets, sacrifice, and a single irreversible choice.
Alfred Maurice Tyler has lived a difficult but honourable life. Yet when fate calls on him to keep a promise made in his youth, everything begins to unravel. In the quiet town of Brighton, where hope and heartbreak often walk hand in hand, one broken pledge brings devestation in its wake.
Inspired by true events and rich in historical detail, this deeply moving novel explores the fragility of trust, the bonds of family, and the cost of silence.
Insight and experience from our cherished readers.
I have just finished reading this recently published novel “Bittersweet”. I found it compelling from beginning to end and didn’t want to put it down. The characters are believable, interesting and very relatable, the storyline strong and well written. It explores the devastating effect family secrets can have on an individual and the trauma they can create. I can thoroughly recommend this book and look forward to more from Sue Robertson Danells.
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Have just finished reading this beautifully written first novel When Darkness Falls. Descriptions and prose make each chapter come alive and it’s difficult to put the book down.
Debora Watt
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Whether you’re drawn to gripping crime mysteries or layered family sagas, these books are written to stay with you long after the final page. If one of Sue’s novels has touched you, or left you wanting more, there’s a whole shelf waiting for you here.
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