His beauty is his downfall, pleasure his revenge. It’s not his fault; they made him that way. We follow David’s hitlist of names that starts in a British boarding school and seeps into the sordid underbelly of London’s elite. From sweet trusting choirboy to scandalous killer. From the stunning Amalfi Coast to an irresistible deal. Will he live long enough to take it? Gritty, exciting, sensual tension, and raw emotion. Grab a glass of wine, close the bedroom door and read alone!

REVIEWS

‘Writing doesn't get any better than this.'
‘Blown away to the point of speechless.'
‘I raise a glass; I'd love to meet anyone who writes like this.'
‘The adrenaline running through this had my pulse racing.'
‘Her characters are sultry and as real as they can get.'
‘It makes you shiver; intrigues, arouses, and laugh out loud.'
‘My God you shocked my shoes off. Excellent work!’
‘It SIZZLES! An erotic, neurotic, sensual vision that's rather stunning.'
‘You're a very brave lady you've somehow given us all the things we want to read about in one.'
‘Be on the lookout for more from this talented star.’
‘SCCunningham dives headfirst into dark waters with The Penance List, a bold and addictive psycho romantic thriller that wastes no time pulling the reader into David Howard’s twisted world. From the very first pages, it is clear this is not a gentle story. It is raw, intense, and unapologetically dark. David’s beauty opens doors, but it also feeds his obsession, and what begins as fascination soon turns into something dangerous and deeply unsettling.
The journey from an innocent choirboy to a ruthless killer is told with chilling clarity. Cunningham peels back David’s layers slowly, showing how desire, rejection, and revenge shape him over time. The settings move seamlessly from the glamour of the Amalfi Coast to the shadowy corners of London’s elite, giving the story a rich and cinematic feel. Each shift in location adds to the tension and makes the descent into darkness feel believable and gripping.
What truly stands out is the emotional pull of the characters. David is disturbing yet strangely compelling, while the supporting characters feel real, flawed, and painfully human. The writing is confident and fearless, mixing suspense, sensuality, and dark humour in a way that keeps the pages turning. This is a story that shocks, intrigues, and occasionally makes you laugh at moments you never expected to.
The Penance List is not for the faint-hearted, but for readers who enjoy psychological thrillers with an erotic edge, it is a powerful read. It sizzles with tension, keeps the adrenaline high, and leaves a lasting impression long after the last page. This book feels like the start of something big, and it sets the tone perfectly for what promises to be a thrilling trilogy.’ 5 Stars The book addict

AUTHOR

Ex-crime investigator, British born of Irish roots SCCunningham has written 30 books and worked in the worlds of music, film, sports celebrity management, child charity, modelling, and crime (investigations, wanted and absconder unit, major crime team intel analyst, victim support). She was married to rock musician Raf Ravenscroft ('Baker Street' sax), is proud mum to contemporary artist Scarlett Raven, and lives on the UK's Sussex Coast.

Causes; veterans, child, animal, and planet protection.