Amy Engel is a renowned American author, best known for her young adult dystopian fiction novels. She is the creative mind behind the popular Book of Ivy series. Engel was born in Kansas and had the opportunity to live in various countries and states during her childhood, including Iran, Taiwan, and several states across the United States. After this period of global exposure, she finally settled in Kansas City, Missouri, where she currently resides with her husband and two children.
Before dedicating her life to writing, Engel pursued a career in criminal defense law, which she practiced before deciding to become a full-time writer and mother. This experience, however, has influenced her writing, as she has also ventured into suspense genres. Engel's breadth of work includes the Ivy series, THE FAMILIAR DARK, and THE ROANOKE GIRLS, showcasing her versatility and storytelling capabilities. Her next literary thriller, I DID IT FOR YOU, was published in Summer 2023.
In her free time, Amy Engel enjoys engaging in various hobbies, such as exercising, reading, and shoe shopping. Her personal experiences and diverse background have contributed to the richness of her storytelling, allowing her to create compelling characters and narratives that resonate with readers. Living in Kansas City, Missouri, Engel continues to be an influential figure in modern American literature.