Fiona McPhillips

Fiona McPhillips is an Irish author who writes psychological thrillers and literary fiction. Her debut novel, *When We Were Silent* (2024), garnered significant critical acclaim and commercial success, exploring themes of institutional abuse, power dynamics, and the long-term impact of trauma within the context of an elite Irish boarding school. The novel examines silence, complicity, and the courage required to speak truth to power. McPhillips's writing is characterized by its atmospheric tension, complex female characters, and unflinching examination of difficult subjects rooted in Irish social history. Her work has been praised for its compelling narrative structure and emotional depth.