About AJ Carter

AJ Carter writes psychological thrillers that dig beneath the surface – where the quietest moments hide the darkest secrets. Based in the UK, he crafts stories of tension, obsession, and the fragile edges of the human mind, exploring what happens when ordinary people are pushed far past their limits.

Fueled by curiosity, caffeine, and an unshakable interest in why people do the things they swear they never would, AJ creates worlds that are as unsettling as they are addictive. His work is known for sharp realism and gripping, high-velocity suspense – stories that pull you in from the first page and don’t let go.

When he isn’t writing, AJ’s usually watching films that mess with your head, losing time to story-driven games, or travelling in search of inspiration – and the kind of places that make you double-check the locks at night.

Latest Release

The Friend Request

Do you know this person?

Kim has a marriage she’s quietly losing grip on, so when Ross – her first love who vanished without a word twenty years ago – sends a friend request out of nowhere, she tells herself it’s just closure. One short dinner and a chance to finally understand why he left.

But that one night reopens everything, exposing her family to danger. As messages turn to threats and the line between obsession and danger disappears, Kim discovers that the truth about Ross is far darker than the love story she’s been telling for twenty years.

A gripping domestic thriller full of shocking twists, obsession, and buried secrets – perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train, Behind Closed Doors, and The Woman in the Window.