The Actor

When resting actor, Tess, separates from her gambling addict partner, she becomes a single parent to teenage twins, Clara and Victor. Emotionally vulnerable and cash poor, Tess secures what she believes to be a lucrative job with an import company, run by glamorous siblings, Stefan and Judi, from their clifftop castle.

It isn't long before Tess is seduced by the exciting possibilities of her new life, but when she makes a horrifying discovery on Whitby beach and begins to uncover more about her employers, a chain reaction of dark and inconceivable events begins to unfold. When Tess's life begins to spiral out of control, she takes on her most challenging and terrifying acting role to date. But ultimately, who will prove to be the most convincing actor in this climactic drama?

The Actor is a fast-paced, psychological thriller set in the historic and charming coastal town of Whitby, Northern England.

In praise of The Actor

"Olivia Rytwinski is quickly emerging to take her place among today's great mystery writers. Move over, Ruth Ware!" - Diana Nusbaum, US

"The author's captivating, cinematic style will keep you hooked." - Dr. Victoria Polzer, Germany

"Gripping, intense, eloquent, brutal - The Actor is all this and more!" - Peter Garner, UK

"Bravo for 'The Actor'. I am clapping in hopes of an encore!" - Daniel Dischino, US