Holly Jackson Biography
Holly Jackson crafts compelling YA mystery thrillers that delve into intricate investigations and the secrets that lie beneath the surface. Her narratives are known for their suspenseful plotting and insightful exploration of character psychology, drawing readers into worlds filled with unexpected twists. Jackson's work often probes themes of truth, justice, and the moral ambiguities faced by her characters. She possesses a distinctive voice that resonates with young adults seeking intelligent and engaging mysteries.
Holly Jackson grew up in Buckinghamshire, near Oxford in England and wrote her first novel when she was 15 years old.
Later, she attended the University of Nottingham, where she first studied literary linguistics and creative writing, graduating with a first class degree, then graduating with a master's degree in English.
Jackson's debut novel A Good Girl's Guide to Murder was published in 2019, and it received the following accolades: American Library Association's Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults (2021) Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Young Adult Fiction (2020) Shortlisted for the YA Book Prize (2020) British Book Awards Children's Fiction Book Winner of the Year (2020) Barnes and Noble Best Books of the Year (2020)