Gretchen McNeil is a versatile American writer known for her engaging young adult horror and suspense novels. With a background as a trained opera singer, former circus performer, and voice-over artist, McNeil has a flair for storytelling that captivates audiences.

McNeil's debut novel, Possess, featuring a teen exorcist, marked the beginning of her successful career in 2011. Her subsequent thriller, Ten, involving ten teenagers trapped on a remote island with a serial killer, was a hit, earning multiple accolades such as a YALSA Top Ten Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers, a Romantic Times Top Pick, and a Booklist Top Ten Horror Fiction for Youth. It was also a finalist for Washington state's 2015 Evergreen Young Adult Book Award.

Her series Don't Get Mad - which includes Get Even and Get Dirty - is a gripping tale of revenge among schoolgirls. McNeil's novels have been adapted into popular series, with Get Even transformed into a BBC and Netflix show.

In 2018, she released #MurderTrending, a horror-comedy series for Disney/Freeform, which became a Barnes & Noble Best Book of 2018 and a YALSA Teens’ Top Ten pick. Other works include #MurderFunding, its sequel, and #NoEscape, all acclaimed young adult selections.

McNeil’s most recent novels continue to enthrall readers with titles such as Dig Two Graves and the upcoming Three Drops of Blood and Four-Letter Word.

Her works, published in over a dozen languages, have been widely recognized for their compelling blend of horror and humor, making Gretchen McNeil a significant voice in YA fiction.