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As a ‘bloodthirsty’ child, what Fay really wanted to become was a pirate. At the age of 8 she received her first professional fee for her story about the birth of the Co-operative Movement, but becoming an author did not figure in her plans. Since changing her career strategy, she has had 24 children’s books published, 13 adult titles and 4 non-fiction history books. Fay loves living in her 16th-century cottage in her home county of Devon, where she pursues her hobbies of rambling, Celtic and Arthurian history and family research. She is married to Jack Priestley, and they have two grown-up children.

Among her backlist are THE SORCERER’S DAUGHTER (Lion YA); CHRIS AND THE DRAGON (Gollancz, 6+); PANGUR BAN (Lion 9+); the MORGAN LE FAY series (Cosmos Books) and THE LAND OF ANGELS (Robert Hale).

IN THE BLOOD is an adult psychological thriller, set within a very ‘normal’ family. However, when horrors from the past come to light during the mother’s research into the family tree, this coincides with frightening developments in the present day. The old certainties and trusts are gone…to be replaced by suspicion and fear – that old evil may remain in the blood (Severn House, 2009)

The engaging first in a new series... Sampson deftly weaves historic and modern-day crimes in a cerebral yet exciting tale of guilt, innocence and circumstance. Publishers Weekly.

The conclusion is as surprising as it is tragic. A gripping story and a believable depiction of how a family can be destroyed by guilt and doubt make this a fine read for crime fans. Booklist.

HARD ROCK is Fay’s 40th published book. Our protagonist Collan starts work down the tin mines, but his excitement turns to terror as a disaster on his first day shows how dangerous life is underground. The danger increases when he is put to work with the violent Walter Kitto. What difference can it make when John Wesley rides into Cornwall? (Scripture Union, 2009).

A MALIGNANT HOUSE is the sequel. Family history researcher Suzie is delighted to get the run of the document chest in a stately home. But there is more going on there than she expected. She discovers that violent conflict is not confined to the 17th century Civil War, but can endanger her and her family. (Severn House, 2009).

It’s all about the house…or rather Hereward Court which includes extensive grounds. So in a way it’s a bit like Rebecca. It’s also about history, genealogy, and quite modern in the crux of the crimes.
British Crime Club Pick. Poisoned Pen Booknews.

Cozy fans with a genealogical bent will best appreciate Sampson's . . . second mystery to feature family researcher Suzie Fewings. . . a surprising. . . conclusion. Publishers Weekly

This traditional cozy with an engaging cast of quirky characters will appeal to genealogists as well as fans of British cozies in the classical tradition. Booklist.

THOSE IN PERIL is the third book in the Suzie Frewings mystery series. Nick Fewings is left a portrait of his great-grandfather, a famous lifeboatman. His wife Suzie, a keen family historian, suggest the family take a holiday in St Furseys to find out more. Their daughter Millie is intrigued by reports of modern drug smugglers and by the legend of an old smuggler’s cave nearby. She and her cousin Anna set out to investigate. They don’t return. Desperate, Nick, his son Tom and brother Leon set out to search. Soon the police and several colourful members of the local community are involved. But the story behind the girls’ disappearance is stranger than any of them suspect. (Severn House, 2010)