Writing fiction.
Living louder.
Crime thrillers and
historical fiction
aboard SV Live Louder
Sarah writes crime thrillers and historical fiction driven by suspense, layered characters and unexpected twists. Whether set in the past or the present, her novels explore compelling social dilemmas, Human complexity and the choices that define us.
“…a riveting thriller with a heroine willing to get her hands dirty to find the answers she seeks.”
Kirkus Reviews (starred)
“Unexpected twists and turns will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the end. Fans of rural crime, the likes of Jane Harper and Sarah Bailey, will enjoy this book.”
Books+Publishing
“…crisply composed, unspooling with finely judged pace and suspense.”
Sydney Morning Herald
“Thornton’s second crime novel featuring Clementine Jones, is as compulsive as her first…both are well crafted, exciting, and entertaining reads. I’m already looking forward to the next.’
Book’d Out
“A shocking case of mistaken identity or deliberate conspiracy? Book One of the Tom Burbury series brings a forgotten true story to life through a gripping story of injustice, courage and survival..” (Advance Reader Review)
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Sarah cast off the lines to her career as a lawyer not long after being declared Australian Corporate Lawyer of the Year in 2016.
With her husband, Dean, she boarded the good ship SV Live Louder – a 45 foot sailing catamaran – and began an epic adventure out in the big blue.
Sarah and Dean live partly aboard Live Louder and partly at their home in Brisbane.