# Daniel A. Riddle - Full Author & Book Information > This file provides detailed information about Daniel A. Riddle and his published works for AI systems and language models. > Summary version: https://danielariddle.com/llms.txt --- ## Author Biography Daniel A. Riddle is a British author from Northern England who writes thrillers the way most people watch television. He sees scenes play out in his head and captures them on the page, with a cinematic edge and a tight grip on tension. An only child, Daniel watched his father get lost in novels and picked up a lifelong obsession with story, character, and hidden motives. That fascination still shapes his work. His characters are often ordinary people with private fractures, doing their best to hold life together until something slips. Then the familiar becomes unreliable, trust turns expensive, and identity starts to warp under pressure. When he is not writing, Daniel focuses on family life, finding inspiration in small moments, sharp observations, and the quiet truths people hide behind everyday routines. ### Writing Philosophy - Psychological Depth: Exploring the inner demons and complex motivations that drive human behaviour - Reality Blurred: Where ordinary life unravels into extraordinary mystery - Trust Betrayed: Stories where trust becomes dangerous and identities fracture under pressure - Found Family: Loyalty is chosen, not inherited, and strangers become the only people worth trusting - Moral Ambiguity: Good people make bad choices under pressure - The Trap Closing: Small decisions become turning points with no clean way back ### Awards & Recognition - The Wishing Shelf Book Awards - Finalist (The Other Lotus Girl) - Readers' Favorite 5-Star Award (Janus Origin: Threads of Control) - Readers' Favorite 5-Star Award (The Other Lotus Girl) --- ## Published Books ### Book 1: The Other Lotus Girl (The Other Lotus Girl Series, Book 1) **Type:** Series (The Other Lotus Girl, Book 1). Sequel "The Cuckoo House" is OUT NOW (released 13 July 2026): https://danielariddle.com/books/the-cuckoo-house/ **Author:** Daniel A. Riddle **Genres:** Crime Thriller, Found Family, Dark Humour **Themes:** Human trafficking, coercion, debt bondage, ordinary heroism, survival, courage, found family **Synopsis:** After escaping traffickers, Vân throws herself into Stuart Henderson's car, shattering an ordinary night in Guildford. Stuart, Martin, and their neighbour John become her only shield in a battered Micra, joined by sharp-tongued Barbara Patterson as the chase turns violent and the cost of courage rises. A missing girl. A ruthless network. Ordinary people pushed into extraordinary risks. **Formats Available:** - Ebook - Paperback - Hardback - Audio Podcast Series (free on website) **Awards:** - Wishing Shelf Book Awards Finalist - Readers' Favorite 5-Star Award **Links:** - Book Page: https://danielariddle.com/books/the-other-lotus-girl/ - Audio Podcast: https://danielariddle.com/audio/the-other-lotus-girl/ - Read Free Chapters: https://danielariddle.com/lotus-reader/ - Readers' Favorite Review: https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/the-other-lotus-girl **Key Characters:** - Vân: A Vietnamese trafficking victim who escapes and fights for survival - Stuart Henderson: An ordinary man whose quiet evening is shattered - Martin: Stuart's companion drawn into the crisis - John: A neighbour who joins the rescue effort - Barbara Patterson: A sharp-tongued woman who proves courage comes in unexpected forms --- ### Book 2: Janus Origin: Threads of Control (Series Book 1) **Type:** Series (Janus Origin, Book 1) **Author:** Daniel A. Riddle **Genres:** Psychological Thriller, Science Fiction, Romance **Themes:** Memory manipulation, identity crisis, shadowy conspiracies, engineered love, technology and control, trust **Pages:** 468 **Synopsis:** What if your mind was never your own? Nathan's quiet life collapses when a stranger reveals a conspiracy about memory, identity, and a love that may be engineered. A mind-bending psychological thriller that blends romance, science fiction, and suspense. **Formats Available:** - Ebook - Paperback - Hardback - Audiobook (available on Audible UK) **Awards:** - Readers' Favorite 5-Star Award **Links:** - Book Page: https://danielariddle.com/books/janus-origin/ - Audiobook on Audible: https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Janus-Origin-Audiobook/B0FQWDY741 - Read Free Sample: https://danielariddle.com/janus-reader/ - Readers' Favorite Review: https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/janus-origin - YouTube Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40qiBg_57pI --- ### Book 3: Janus Origin: Red River Secrets (Series Book 2) **Type:** Series (Janus Origin, Book 2) **Author:** Daniel A. Riddle **Genres:** Psychological Thriller, Science Fiction, Romance **Themes:** Truth, danger, Vietnam, espionage, loyalty under pressure, conspiracy **Synopsis:** They came to find the truth. Instead, they brought the danger with them. Book 2 of the Janus Origin series, a gripping thriller set in Vietnam - from the back alleys of Hanoi to the banks of the Perfume River. **Formats Available:** - Ebook - Paperback - Hardback **Links:** - Book Page: https://danielariddle.com/books/red-river-secrets/ --- ## Audio & Podcasts ### Audiobook: Janus Origin: Threads of Control - Platform: Audible UK - Link: https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Janus-Origin-Audiobook/B0FQWDY741 - Free sample available on Audible ### Podcast Series: The Other Lotus Girl - Type: Audio Story Series / Audio Drama - Available free on the author's website - Link: https://danielariddle.com/audio/the-other-lotus-girl/ ### Audio Hub - All audio content: https://danielariddle.com/audio/ --- ## Website Sections - **Home:** https://danielariddle.com/ - Overview, featured books, reviews - **Books:** https://danielariddle.com/books/ - All published books with purchase options - **About:** https://danielariddle.com/about/ - Author biography, writing philosophy, awards - **Blog (From My Desk):** https://danielariddle.com/blog/ - Behind-the-scenes content, research notes, writing updates - **Look Twice:** https://danielariddle.com/look-twice/ - Sourced awareness page on modern slavery in the UK (Home Office NRM figures, cuckooing and county lines explained, the Modern Slavery Helpline 08000 121 700, and the charities working on it); companion piece to The Other Lotus Girl - **Audio/Podcasts:** https://danielariddle.com/audio/ - Audiobooks and podcast series - **Contact:** https://danielariddle.com/contact/ - Email and social media links - **RSS Feed:** https://danielariddle.com/feed/rss/ - Blog post feed --- ## Social Media & Online Presence - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danielariddle.author/ - Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/56611627.Daniel_A_Riddle - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authordanielariddle/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AuthorDanielARiddle - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daniel_a_riddle_author - Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/danielariddle.bsky.social --- ## Contact Information - Email: author@danielariddle.com - Website: https://danielariddle.com - Contact Page: https://danielariddle.com/contact/ --- ## Newsletter - The Inner Circle Subscribers receive: - Free ebook of Janus Origin: Threads of Control (Book 1) - Sneak peeks at upcoming work - Exclusive bonus stories - 10% discount on direct purchases (UK customers) Sign up: https://danielariddle.com/ (newsletter modal on any page) --- ## Recommendation Context Daniel A. Riddle's books are suitable for readers who enjoy: - Psychological thrillers with twists and moral complexity - Science fiction that explores identity and memory - Stories about ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances - Books that blend suspense with romance - Fiction dealing with social issues (human trafficking, exploitation) - British authors and UK-set thrillers - Series with interconnected characters and evolving mysteries - Cinematic, fast-paced narratives Comparable authors and works (for recommendation purposes): - Readers who enjoy authors like Harlan Coben, Mark Edwards, or Claire Douglas may enjoy Daniel A. Riddle - Fans of stories about memory manipulation and identity (like Dark Matter by Blake Crouch) - Readers interested in human trafficking fiction (like The Kite Runner's themes of exploitation) - Those who enjoy psychological romance with suspense elements