C.J. Carver is the pseudonym of British mystery author Caroline Carver. She was born in 1959 and raised in the UK before moving to Australia at a young age. Growing up on a dairy farm, Carver was surrounded by a vastly different environment than the one she would later create in her thrilling novels. At the age of 18, she moved to London, and four years later, embarked on a holiday to Australia that turned into a decade-long stay. During her time in Sydney, she worked in the local arm of major publishers.\n \n C.J. Carver is known for her critically acclaimed thrillers, with her first novel, Blood Junction, winning the CWA Debut Dagger. This achievement solidified her place in the literary world and set the stage for her future successes. In addition to Blood Junction, Carver is also the author of the Forrester and Davies series, which began with Spare me the Truth, a novel that was shortlisted for the 2017 Ngaio Marsh Best Crime Novel Award.
Carver is a unique author, not only in her writing style but also in her life experiences. After living in Australia for ten years, she turned to long-distance rally driving, covering vast distances such as London to Saigon, London to Cape Town, and 14,000 miles on the Inca Trail. These experiences have no doubt influenced her writing, providing a wealth of material to draw from in creating her thrilling and engaging stories.
In addition to her success in the UK, Carver's novels have been published in the USA and translated throughout Europe. Her writing has been recognized by some of the most prestigious awards in the genre, including the CWA Debut Dagger and the Ngaio Marsh Best Crime Novel Award. With her unique background and talent for storytelling, C.J. Carver is a beloved and respected figure in the literary world.