Stuart Turton, born in 1980, is an English author and journalist known for his intricate and genre-bending mystery novels. Initially a travel journalist, having worked in locations like Dubai and Shanghai, Turton transitioned to fiction, developing a distinctive style characterized by complex plots and nonlinear storytelling. His debut novel, The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle, achieved widespread success, winning the 2018 Costa Book Award for First Novel and establishing him as a significant voice in contemporary mystery.



