Kingsley Pearson tells compelling stories that aim to move you, speak to you at a deeper level, and leave you with something to take away.
His debut, Flat 401, is a psychological suspense novel that tells the story of a gay, mixed-race British man, Jay, who was in prison for a crime he confessed to but didn’t commit. Out of prison, Jay is blackmailed about the crime he did commit.
“Flat 401 by Kingsley Pearson asks a simple question: what happens when you are sent to prison for something you didn't (quite) do - and then return to the free world? An intense exploration of the shadows that lie between guilt and innocence.” - Vaseem Khan
“Flat 401 is a deliciously dark thriller about an ex-offender's attempt to rebuild his life under the long shadow of a heinous crime. Richly layered and brimming with authentic detail, it explores trauma, guilt and redemption, and asks who deserves a second chance?” - Kia Abdullah
“Flat 401 is a brutally raw story of how corrosive shame and longing can spiral into terrible tragedy, and is a nuanced exploration of the legacy of guilt and the desperate fight to free ourselves from the mistakes of the past.” - Philippa East