Frequently Asked Questions
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About Arti Manani
Who is thriller author Arti Manani?
Arti Manani is a British indie author who writes dark domestic and psychological thrillers. Her books explore the darker side of ordinary people, tackling themes such as secrets, grief, loneliness, manipulation, trauma, and toxic relationships. She enjoys creating flawed, relatable characters and asking the question: What if?
Originally from London, Arti moved to Bedfordshire in 2025 and continues to write while working in marketing.
What genre of books does Arti Manani write?
Arti Manani writes domestic thrillers and psychological thrillers with an emotional edge.
If you enjoy books featuring unreliable characters, family secrets, moral dilemmas, slow-building suspense, and twists that make you question everything you thought you knew, her books are for you. You can find Arti's books here.
Where is Arti Manani from?
Arti was born in West London and moved to Bedfordshire with her husband in 2025.
Does Arti Manani have social media?
No.
Arti made the decision to step away from social media to spend more time writing and looking after her health.
Instead, she shares all her book news, exclusive updates, giveaways, behind-the-scenes content, and new releases through her newsletter and here on her website.
Who are Arti's favourite authors?
Arti enjoys reading thriller books just as much as she enjoys writing them. She enjoys reading books by both self-published and traditionally published authors, from John Marrs, Frieda McFadden and Lisa Jewell, to Amy Tackett and Michelle Young. You can read some of Arti's book reviews here.
Arti's Books
How many books has Arti Manani written?
Arti has currently published six books, with books seven and eight already in progress.
Every story has taught her something new, and she hopes each one is a little stronger than the last.
What kind of thriller books does Arti Manani write?
Arti's books are dark, character-driven domestic thrillers.
Rather than focusing on detectives or police investigations, Arti enjoys exploring ordinary people placed in extraordinary situations.
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Psychological suspense
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Family secrets
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Toxic relationships
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Domestic abuse themes
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Grief and loss
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Unreliable narrators
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Twists
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Characters who aren't always easy to like
What is the best Arti Manani book to start with?
If you're new to Arti's books, we'd recommend starting with one of these:
Liar, Liar – if you enjoy emotional psychological thrillers with complex characters and plenty of twists.
The Neighbour – if you like domestic suspense, suspicious neighbours, and a creeping sense that something isn't quite right, you'll enjoy this short story.
'Til Death Do Us Part – if you enjoy darker relationship thrillers with a twist, this novella is for you.
All three work well as entry points into Arti's writing.
Are Arti's books standalones?
Yes.
Four of Arti's six published books are standalone thrillers, so you can read them in any order.
Arti also has two series that she's continuing to work on.
What order should I read Arti's books?
Because most of Arti's books are standalones, there's no required reading order.
Many readers simply choose the story that interests them most.
If you're unsure where to begin, we'd recommend:
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Liar, Liar
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The Neighbour
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'Til Death Do Us Part - this is a first in a series
Do your books contain trigger warnings?
Some of Arti's books explore difficult themes including domestic abuse, grief, trauma, manipulation, and emotional distress.
Arti has a dedicated page on her website for all of the trigger warnings for each book so readers can make an informed choice before reading. You can find the list of trigger warnings here.
Where can I buy books by Arti Manani?
Arti's books are available worldwide through Amazon in eBook, paperback, and selected audiobook formats. Many of her books can also be found in Kindle Unlimited and Amazon's All You Can Listen catalogue.
Signed paperbacks are also available directly through Arti's website.
Can I buy signed books?
Are your books available on Kindle?
Yes.
All of Arti's books are available in eBook format in Kindle.
Are your books available in Kindle Unlimited?
Yes.
Several of Arti's books are enrolled in Kindle Unlimited, meaning subscribers can read them as part of their membership.
Which books are available as audiobooks?
Currently available:
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The Neighbour
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If They Knew
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'Til Death Do Us Part
Liar, Liar will also be joining the audiobook collection soon.
Where can I listen to Arti's audiobooks?
Arti's audiobooks are available on:
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Audible
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Amazon
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Apple Books
Selected titles are also included in Audible's All You Can Listen (AYCL) catalogue.
What is Audible's All You Can Listen (AYCL)?
AYCL is Audible's subscription catalogue that allows members to listen to thousands of included audiobooks as part of their membership.
It's a fantastic way to discover new authors without purchasing every audiobook individually.
Find out more about Audible's All You Can Listen (AYCL) catalogue here.
Writing & Publishing
What is an indie author?
An indie (independent) author is someone who publishes their own books rather than working through a traditional publishing house.
Being an indie author means I oversee every part of the publishing process, from writing and editing to designing my own book covers, marketing my books, and connecting directly with readers.
Which book was the hardest to write?
Liar, Liar.
Writing from dual points of view while exploring grief, loneliness, and deeply flawed characters pushed Arti well outside her comfort zone.
It was emotionally exhausting to write, but also the book she's proudest of. Find out what readers thought about Liar, Liar here.
Where does Arti get her ideas?
Arti usually gets her ideas from everyday situations. Be it a simple conversation or something she overheard in a café. A strange neighbour, a news headline, or someone behaving oddly.
Arti loves using her own anxiety and paranoia in her thrillers, taking ordinary moments and asking, "What's the worst thing that could happen?"
Are Arti's books based on true stories?
Not directly.
Many are inspired by real-life moments or observations that spark an idea, but the stories themselves are fictional.
For example, The Neighbour was inspired after one of Arti's own neighbours disappeared for several days following an argument Arti overheard.
Her neighbour had actually gone on holiday, but by then it was too late, her imagination had already written an entirely different story. Read more about why Arti wrote The Neighbour here.
How long does it take Arti to write a thriller?
Usually around one to three years depending on the length.
Some books come together quickly, while others need several rewrites before they're ready for readers.
Who designs Arti's book covers?
Arti designs her own covers.
It is one of her favourite parts of the publishing process and allows her to create something that reflects the tone of the story while keeping complete creative control over her books.
Readers
How can I support independent authors?
There are so many ways to support indie authors, and not all of them cost money.
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Read our books through Kindle Unlimited or AYCL.
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Leave a review on Amazon or Goodreads.
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Recommend books to friends.
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Request our books at your local library.
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Join newsletters.
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Share books you enjoy by word of mouth.
Every review, recommendation, and page read genuinely makes a difference.
Does Arti Manani have an advanced reader copy (ARC) team I can join?
Yes!
Arti occasionally recruits new Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) readers before a new book launches.
The easiest way to hear about future opportunities is by joining her newsletter, or registering your interest via her ARC form here.
Does Arti offer free books?
From time to time, yes.
Newsletter subscribers are often the first to hear about review copies, giveaways, exclusive content, and reader opportunities. Sign up to Arti's newsletter at the bottom of this page.
Does Arti offer a newsletter sign-up incentive or freebie?
Watch this space. Arti is currently writing a short thriller for newsletter subscribers.
Newsletter subscribers also often receive free downloads, giveaways, exclusive content, and reader opportunities. Sign up to Arti's newsletter at the bottom of this page if you're interested.
How can I contact Arti?
The best way to get in touch is through the contact form on Arti's website, and she'll do her best to reply as soon as she can.
