Barbara Copperthwaite

About the Author

At the beginning of her working career, Barbara also worked in a men’s maximum security prison. It was there that her fascination with crime started, as she realized that bad guys do not always seem so bad, and can often be charming. Interviewing actual people that have been victims of crime, either directly or through the loss of loved ones, consolidated her interest in crime. And as a result, she knows quite a lot about the emotional impact of wrongdoing and violence. That is why her books are not just about the criminal act, but the consequences that they have. People are always at the heart of her thrillers, along with a genuine ability to get under the skin of even the most evil of characters. While she’s not writing feverishly at her home in Birmingham, she can often be found hiding. Barbara Copperthwaite is the author of over 8 books across 2 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Barbara Copperthwaite has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.