Clare Mackintosh is a British author and former police officer. She was born in Bristol, South West England. Clare is widely known for her gripping thrillers. Her notable works include I Let You Go, I See You, Let Me Lie, and After the End. Her books have been translated into multiple languages and have sold over two million copies worldwide. Clare's debut novel, I Let You Go, won the prestigious Theakston's Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year award in 2016 and the Cognac Prix du Polar Best International Novel. She is a graduate of Royal Holloway, University of London.

Her latest novel is A Game of Lies, part of her crime series featuring Welsh detective Ffion Morgan. Clare continues to capture readers with her compelling narratives and deeply personal storytelling.