Novels:
* The Shore (2006): Set in a small coastal town, this novel explores themes of family, grief, and the power of secrets. It was shortlisted for the 2007 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards.
* The Difference (2009): A coming-of-age story about a young woman who discovers she is transgender and struggles with finding her place in the world. It won the 2010 Montana Book Awards.
* The Cage (2013): Explores the complex relationship between a mother and daughter and the impact of abuse. It was shortlisted for the 2014 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards.
* The Potato Cure (2015): A novel that blends dark humor, magical realism, and historical fiction, set in a small town in the 1940s. It won the 2016 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards.
* The Light That Gets Lost (2017): A story about two sisters, one who has been blind from birth, as they deal with their father's sudden death and the secrets of the past. It was shortlisted for the 2018 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards.
* The Last Supper (2019): A multigenerational story about a family, its secrets, and its connection to the land. It was longlisted for the 2020 Booker Prize.
Short Story Collections:
* Dreams on the Coast (2018): A collection of short stories that showcase Torrington's evocative writing style and explore a range of themes, including loss, family, and the power of the natural world.
Other Works:
* The Sky I Have Seen (2018): A collection of essays and poems that offer a glimpse into Torrington's thoughts and experiences.
Torrington's works are known for their strong character development, lyrical prose, and insightful exploration of human nature. She is a master storyteller, and her novels have been praised for their originality, depth, and emotional impact.