AMERICAN PSYCHO meets BASIC INSTINCT meets SEX & THE CITY ‘Forgive me Mother, for I have sinned again… and again… and again.’ CUNNINGHAM writes gritty, erotic, psychological thrillers, full of twists, turns and intrigue, goose bumps one minute, laughter the next, injecting a fresh energy into the fiction market. With a skilled mix of fuelled tension, dark humour and pulsating sex scenes, she has it all; fear, laughter, arousal, thought provoking questions, leaving the reader wanting more. CUNNINGHAM writes what she knows, having worked in the irreverent celebrity driven worlds her storylines portray; alongside rock stars, royalty, footballers and maverick moguls. And safely crossed the path of a brutal serial attacker (the seed for protagonist David in The David Trilogy), affording her novels a level of authority and sincerity rare in fiction. THE PENANCE LIST (book I of The David Trilogy) shows the ripple effect of a tortured past, shameful sex and crying wolf. A cocktail of priests, prostitutes, bodyguards, footballers and ruthless media bosses. What happens when an abused choirboy grows into a bisexual tour de force? What happens when innocent Tara and her fun loving girls, and boys, get caught in his revenge? What happens to high flying careers, clandestine affairs and wannabe starlets when the celebrity hungry press find out? Obsession, kidnap, dissection… and he's just getting started. Grab a glass of wine, close the bedroom door and read alone! THE PENANCE LIST is available in print, ebook, kindle, audiobook formats, and being adapted for film. www.sccunningham.com READER REVIEWS 'Shocking & an eye opener! S C Cunningham writes stunning accounts of the rich and famous! I was mesmerized with the way these people live and act and read the book in one sitting. All I can say is I can't wait for the follow-up to this eye-opening account of stars and athletes. Bravo Ms. Cunningham - keep writing everything you have ever seen because I find it quite exotic and crazy.' D Williamson, Amazon Review, 5 Stars,Moncton, Canada 'Great novel about sex. Dynamic Characters! Cunningham has crafted an epic in proportion novel here. Her characters are sultry and as real as they can get. I recommend this book very highly.' Glen Cantrell, Amazon Review, 5 Stars,California, USA 'I have recently listened to The Penance List on audio and loved it!!!! It's sexy, highly amusing and has the ability to really draw you in until you actually feel sorry for David... Which is great. I enjoyed it so much I have bought four copies for my friends, they just have to read it. I was wondering when the next instalment will be available on audio, I have a small child and a business so I just don't have time to sit down with the book but can hardly wait.' Alexandria N, UK 'My God you shocked my shoes off. Excellent work! ' Authonomy Author, Harper Collins. 'Couldn't put it down - a real page turner. Nicely crafted and highly unusual format with all the threads coming together right at the end. It's in a category all of its own and would make a great film. I look forward to the sequels. Well done'. Amazon Review 'Boy, if anyone can write about sex this lady can! It's a complete turn on from start to finish - I'm ashamed to say even the sadistic bits have erotic appeal - and no writer's ever done that for me before!! I love the characters - they involve you straight away and the plot keeps you hooked right to the end.... what end? I'm going to read the next two parts of the trilogy as soon as I can get hold of them. You're a very brave lady Ms Cunningham, and I love what you've done: you've somehow given us all the things we want to read about in one. It makes you shiver, it makes you laugh out loud, it intrigues you, it arouses you... you don't feel guilty lapping up the horror because the characters in one way or another seem to deserve it (or get their revenge for it).' Jeni I, Amazon, 5 stars, USA 'Bravo! Cunningham artfully weaves a compelling tapestry of murder, mayhem, and Martinis in her latest work, ''The Penance List." Delicious and salacious, this novel offers a new twist on the modern romance and the classic psychological thriller. It is a riveting tale filled with colorful characters, suspenseful sequences, and titillating twists. A fabulous read for those who dare!' Sharon Gutierrez Grgich,LA, USA 'Naughty, nice and nasty - I loved it! I was lucky enough to meet the author! She's utterly gorgeous and charming with sparkly eyes and a giggle that fills the room. Who'd have known she could write about such dark and sinister people? I was warned that the opening chapter is pretty horrifying - but it does prepare you for some of the horrors to come, at least! Set in London, there are characters that we can all recognise, some of whom I fell in love with. Other characters are less likeable - but only because they'd been written well! An added bonus is that the characters are developed well throughout the book by the author. I changed my opinion of one or two - but the writing allowed this to feel natural - and didn't jar as it has in some other books I've read! Gay or straight the characters are sexy - and their liaisons completely believable and add to the plot! And the twist at the end took me completely by surprise... Perhaps not for the fainthearted but so, if you dare, pick up a copy or download it and ENJOY! xx' Adrian F, Amazon Review, 5 Stars,London, UK 'The Penance List is a compelling novel. Even though the read is 470 pages, I found myself snatching it up every chance I could, wanting to see what David would do next. The book is dark, naughty...sometimes downright nasty. Cunningham's first novel will hold your attention to the very end'. Susan Whitfield, Amazon Review, USA. 'A thoroughly entertaining debut, The Penance List is a mind-bending instant classic. Be on the lookout for more from this immensely talented rising literary star.' Josee Morgan, USA 'A really good read preferably in daylight! One minute horrified the next laughing out loud, I finished the book covered in goose bumps'. Amazon Review, UK 'Have to say the book is fabulous ... I'm pretending it's not my cup of tea as supposedly a girlie read but genuinely brilliant!' Richard, Monte Carlo, Monaco 'God I loved your book! It was intense, great narration, and wonderful dialogue'. Authonomy Author Review, Harper Collins. ‘I bought this book yesterday and have just finished it this morning. I could not put it down and have been the most anti-social person since picking it up. Siobhan, if you carry on writing books like this I will not have any friends left!!!!! It was BRILLIANT, fantastic stuff and can't wait for book two to see what Helen and David get up to, poor Tara!!!!! Well done’ Samantha Anderson,London, UK. 'This reminds me a little of American Psycho only so very much better! You are a talented writer and I was compelled to keep reading and now I'm frustrated because I WANT MORE! I'd not only buy this but I'd buy it for friends!! BACKED 100%'. Liz, Authonomy Author, Harper Collins. www.thedavidtrilogy.com

Day three, Chelsea, London, England Standing over her, he picked up the bottle of red wine and stretched his arm out high over her head, ready to pour. He waited patiently as she regained consciousness. The drugs were wearing off. She woke to the heat of the spotlights burning her skin; their harsh light piercing her eyelids. Why was it so hot? She tried to move away from the source, but her heavy limbs barely moved. What was happening? Her mouth was parched, her throat locked tight, a searing pain ran through her jaw as she tried to swallow... what the fuck! She rocked her head backwards and forwards, groaning with the waves of pain, trying to clear her mind. Where was she? Memories began to tumble back into place... fuck! Where was he? She knew he was somewhere near; she could smell his expensive cologne, could hear his agitated breathing; he was aroused. She squinted through the light, her darting eyes anxiously trying to find him. On a bedside table, a few feet from her head, something glistened. She strained towards it, pulling the glint into focus. Her heart stopped. A neat row of surgical instruments lay on a silver tray, his tools of torture set out in an orderly fashion, soldiers ready for duty, their polished blades shimmering in the light. “Jesus, David, what are you doing?” her rasping whisper barely audible, tearing her throat. Her mind raced, the realization of what he had in store pumped sobering adrenaline through her body.... fuck, how could she have been so stupid? With all that had been going on, she should have known it was a trap? She had seen his work; she knew what he did to his victims. He didn’t love her, he hated her. It was a lie. She could hear the dull throb of traffic; she must still be in his flat, which meant people were nearby. Wincing with pain, she tentatively opened her mouth, took a deep breath, and yelled hard, praying someone would hear her. From nowhere, a heavy torrent of liquid crashed down onto her face, filling her open mouth, silencing her scream to a gurgling splutter. She gasped with shock, drawing a mouthful of the vinegary fluid to the back of her throat, blocking, engorging, she couldn’t swallow. She tried to cough up, but the liquid kept on coming, more and more. It tasted like red wine... what the hell? Acidic splashes burnt her eyes. The overflow from her mouth quickly filled her nostrils and ran down her face, collecting in a pool beneath her head. Red liquid chased along the creases in the plastic sheet, cooling the skin of her back. Panic clambered through her, her heart thumped high in her chest; her lungs tightened, she couldn’t fill them... no air, he’s drowning me, the sick bastard! She could hear him laughing out loud, as more liquid crashed down onto her face. She turned her head backwards and forwards to escape the flow; he laughed some more, enjoying her spirit, following her mouth with the bottle. She thrashed her limbs against the mattress to loosen the bindings but they were locked fast. He laughed again. She was suffocating, drowning, and he was loving it, he wasn’t going to stop! Stinging tears slipped from the corners of her eyes, watering the wine to pink rivulets that ran down her cheeks. She stilled the screaming inside her head and started to pray... please God let me live. As quickly as it started, the torrent stopped. She spluttered, snorted and gulped for precious air. Her breathing calmed as the panic subsided, then silence... what now? Opening her eyes, she strained against the lights; he was standing over her, smiling. His dressing gown had fallen open; the bastard had a hard-on. Anger boiled inside her, he was playing with her. She spat at his crotch, took a deep breath and screamed again, stronger, louder, the effects of the alcohol numbing the pain in her jaw. Another torrent of liquid hit, heavier than the first, as he held the bottle higher over her face. She snapped her mouth tight shut and shook her head from side to side, trying to escape the downpour. She retched, bile rose in her throat, keeping her mouth tightly closed, she swallowed it back down. She retched again and again and swallowed. The courage of his quarry amused him; she fought harder than the others. He finished decanting another bottle, admiring the trails of wine that ran through her hair and splattered her beautiful heaving breasts. He wondered if she would look as beautiful inside, once he had opened her up. He dropped the bottle on the bedside table and picked up his beloved camera. He like to document before and after shots of his victims. Click, Click. The camera shutter hissed as he took a close-up of her angry face. His phone rang, he ignored it. “Swallow, darling, swallow, it’s a delicious little Chateauneuf-du-Pape; you mustn’t waste it,” he moved to the end of the bed and stood between her open legs, he squinted into the lens and focused on the red stream of wine that trickled its way down through pubic hair to swollen, glistening lips. Click, Click. He moved back up to her chest, bent low over her right breast and put his mouth against her skin, chasing up a wine trail with his tongue. Her nipple jumped, hardened. “Bastard,” she spat, pulling her arms and legs, the binding ropes see-sawing cuts into her skin. Click, Click. The intoxicating wine gave more courage. “There’s no way you’re going to cut me up, you bastard,” she turned her face away from him and screamed as hard as her lungs could stand. Growing bored with this game, he brought his fist down hard on her stomach. She heaved with pain; angry tears stung her eyes... fuck you! She wouldn’t give up; summonsing strength, she tried again. Click, Click. She looked good when angry, but the screaming would attract attention. He smashed her hard and fast for a second time; this time his punch angled up and under the rib cage. It had the desired effect; she passed out, silence. He opened the drawer of the bedside table and pulled out two screwdrivers, a staple gun, and masking tape. The screwdrivers were for the eye sockets, the staples to pin back skin, and the sticky tape to silence her mouth. He took another sip of the exceptionally agreeable wine; although it was a tad cool, not quite room temperature. He inspected his tray of instruments. Teacher would be pleased, how neat he was... top marks dear boy! He picked up a remote control and punched the play button. A soothing Mozart violin concerto filled the air. He pulled on a pair of surgical gloves, enjoying the clammy feeling of distance they gave between him and hi

AMERICAN PSYCHO meets BASIC INSTINCT meets SEX & THE CITY ‘Forgive me Mother, for I have sinned again… and again… and again.’ CUNNINGHAM writes gritty, erotic, psychological thrillers, full of twists, turns and intrigue, goose bumps one minute, laughter the next, injecting a fresh energy into the fiction market. With a skilled mix of fuelled tension, dark humour and pulsating sex scenes, she has it all; fear, laughter, arousal, thought provoking questions, leaving the reader wanting more. CUNNINGHAM writes what she knows, having worked in the irreverent celebrity driven worlds her storylines portray; alongside rock stars, royalty, footballers and maverick moguls. And safely crossed the path of a brutal serial attacker (the seed for protagonist David in The David Trilogy), affording her novels a level of authority and sincerity rare in fiction. THE PENANCE LIST (book I of The David Trilogy) shows the ripple effect of a tortured past, shameful sex and crying wolf. A cocktail of priests, prostitutes, bodyguards, footballers and ruthless media bosses. What happens when an abused choirboy grows into a bisexual tour de force? What happens when innocent Tara and her fun loving girls, and boys, get caught in his revenge? What happens to high flying careers, clandestine affairs and wannabe starlets when the celebrity hungry press find out? Obsession, kidnap, dissection… and he's just getting started. Grab a glass of wine, close the bedroom door and read alone! THE PENANCE LIST is available in print, ebook, kindle, audiobook formats, and being adapted for film. www.sccunningham.com READER REVIEWS 'Shocking & an eye opener! S C Cunningham writes stunning accounts of the rich and famous! I was mesmerized with the way these people live and act and read the book in one sitting. All I can say is I can't wait for the follow-up to this eye-opening account of stars and athletes. Bravo Ms. Cunningham - keep writing everything you have ever seen because I find it quite exotic and crazy.' D Williamson, Amazon Review, 5 Stars,Moncton, Canada 'Great novel about sex. Dynamic Characters! Cunningham has crafted an epic in proportion novel here. Her characters are sultry and as real as they can get. I recommend this book very highly.' Glen Cantrell, Amazon Review, 5 Stars,California, USA 'I have recently listened to The Penance List on audio and loved it!!!! It's sexy, highly amusing and has the ability to really draw you in until you actually feel sorry for David... Which is great. I enjoyed it so much I have bought four copies for my friends, they just have to read it. I was wondering when the next instalment will be available on audio, I have a small child and a business so I just don't have time to sit down with the book but can hardly wait.' Alexandria N, UK 'My God you shocked my shoes off. Excellent work! ' Authonomy Author, Harper Collins. 'Couldn't put it down - a real page turner. Nicely crafted and highly unusual format with all the threads coming together right at the end. It's in a category all of its own and would make a great film. I look forward to the sequels. Well done'. Amazon Review 'Boy, if anyone can write about sex this lady can! It's a complete turn on from start to finish - I'm ashamed to say even the sadistic bits have erotic appeal - and no writer's ever done that for me before!! I love the characters - they involve you straight away and the plot keeps you hooked right to the end.... what end? I'm going to read the next two parts of the trilogy as soon as I can get hold of them. You're a very brave lady Ms Cunningham, and I love what you've done: you've somehow given us all the things we want to read about in one. It makes you shiver, it makes you laugh out loud, it intrigues you, it arouses you... you don't feel guilty lapping up the horror because the characters in one way or another seem to deserve it (or get their revenge for it).' Jeni I, Amazon, 5 stars, USA