Stuart Turton is an English author and journalist renowned for his debut novel, The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle (2018), which became an international bestseller and garnered the First Novel Award at the 2018 Costa Book Awards. His works have sold over one million copies in the US and UK.

Stuart's journey to literary success was not a straightforward one. After graduating from university with a degree in English and Philosophy, he embarked on what was intended to be a three-month trip but turned into a five-year adventure. His travels and varied career choices reflect a flexible and adventurous spirit. From stocking shelves in a bookshop in Darwin to teaching English in Shanghai, working for a technology magazine in London, and writing travel articles in Dubai, Stuart has gathered a wealth of experiences, which have undoubtedly influenced his unique writing style.

His bibliography includes titles such as The Devil and the Dark Water, and The Last Murder at the End of the World. His books, which often blend elements of locked-room mysteries with literary fiction, sci-fi, fantasy, and horror, have featured on the Sunday Times and USA Today bestseller lists and have been translated into forty languages.

Residing in London with his family, Stuart is a tea enthusiast and enjoys the company of his amazing wife and two daughters.