67: Will Dean on Tense Crime Thrillers & Adrift | In My Good Books

In this episode of In My Good Books, I’m joined by bestselling author Will Dean to discuss his new psychological thriller, Adrift. We explore the claustrophobic tension at the heart of this novel, set aboard a narrowboat where isolation, control and family dynamics collide. Will shares how the confined setting becomes a powerful symbol of emotional manipulation and gaslighting, particularly through the chilling character of Drew, a father whose controlling behaviour shapes the entire narrative. We talk in depth about character development, especially the central relationship between Peggy and Samson, and how home can represent both sanctuary and imprisonment. Will also reflects on the emotional toll of writing such an intense, realistic psychological thriller, and why he can only immerse himself in this kind of darkness every few years. Find Will on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willrdean/ Buy Adrift Here: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/adrift-the-gripping-and-haunting-new-crime-thriller-from-the-award-winning-author-of-the-last-thing-to-burn-will-dean/910459271644b551?ean=9781529382891&next=t Books recommended in this episode: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-truth-about-ruby-cooper-liz-nugent/6620f0d5655ca246?ean=9781844886791&next=t