Alex Marwood

Alex Marwood is a British crime fiction author known for her thrilling and suspenseful novels centered around the complicated lives of women. Raised on a diet of classic detective fiction, Marwood has been writing since the age of twelve and has developed a keen eye for the art of suspense. Her first novel, "The Wicked Girls," won the 2013 Edgar Award for Best Novel and has been translated into over twenty languages.

Marwood spent her childhood in small towns in central England. She began writing as a young girl, emulating the mystery writers she read growing up. After studying English Literature at university, she left England to travel the world and wrote her first book during a long stay in Africa. While she incorporates elements of crime fiction throughout her work, Marwood explores the depths of human experience in her novels and focuses on the inner lives of her female protagonists.

Marwood’s debut novel, The Wicked Girls, is a psychological murder thriller set in England in the 80s. It centers around two girls, Kirsty and Amber, who are accused of a terrible crime and the evidence that threatens to tear apart the lives they've built. Marwood's second novel, The Killer Next Door, is a gripping story about a neighborly feud-gone-wrong that spirals out of control quickly, exposing old secrets and new lies as it goes.

Marwood's third novel, The Darkest Secret, was published in 2018 and is a dramatic story about the aftermath of a little girl's disappearance and the devastating effects it has on the life of her family. It shines a light on the complexities of grief, guilt and the powerful bonds between mothers and daughters.

Marwood's writing style is raw and honest, pushing the boundaries of traditional crime fiction by tackling darker, more complex themes in her novels. She has received critical acclaim for her work with the Guardian describing her as a “serious talent” whose work is “bold, original and compelling.”

Marwood currently lives in London and continues to write compelling, suspenseful fiction that digs deep into the depths of human experience. With a bookstore-full of awards and seven books under her belt, Marwood is one of the best crime fiction authors writing today.