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Paula Lennon
Paula Lennon was born in the West Midlands, England and currently lives in Jamaica, West Indies. She writes fiction and non-fiction, both in her own name and as a ghost writer. Paula lived and worked in London for many years and is pleased to have swapped membership of The Law Society for membership of the Society of Authors.
In 2022, Joffe Books, London published her Jamaican crime trilogy following Detective Raythan Preddy and the Pelican Walk team, including their Scottish compatriot Detective Sean Harris:
Murder In Montego Bay (Book 1/3)
Murder Under the Palms (Book 2/3)
Murder At Sugar Rush Beach (Book 3/3)
In 2023, Wildfire Books (Headline) published her first thriller Watch Her Run. In July 2025, Canelo will publish The Case of The Mad Doctor, set in 1772 and inspired by Jamaica’s first serial killer. Available now to pre-order.
Other Awards
Historical Writers Association/Sharpe Books Unpublished Novel Award – Longlist
ScreenCraft Cinematic Book Competition – Finalist
ScreenCraft Cinematic Book Competition – Semi-finalist
ScreenCraft Cinematic Short Story 2022/23 – Finalist
Comedy Women In Print Prize Short Story 2022/23 – Winner
I Am In Print Novel Award 2023 – 2nd place Winner
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Books by Paula Lennon


Murder At Sugar Rush Beach

Murder Under The Palms

Murder in Montego Bay

Watch Her Run

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