Dawn Kurtagich is a renowned author, known for her spooky and psychologically sinister young adult fiction. Her stories often feature young adults grappling with dark secrets, and her unique writing style has earned her a reputation as a master of horror and thriller. Kurtagich was born to a single mother and a British globe-trotter, which led to her attending fifteen schools across two continents by the time she was eighteen. This nomadic upbringing, particularly her formative years spent in Africa, exposed her to a wide range of unique experiences and cultures, which have greatly influenced her writing.
Kurtagich's debut novel, "The Dead House," was published in 2015 and was an instant success. The novel received widespread critical acclaim, with Entertainment Weekly calling it "a haunting new thriller." Since then, she has published several other novels, including "And the Trees Crept In" and "The Creeper Man," both of which have received multiple starred reviews and have been praised for their frightening and compelling storytelling. Kurtagich's writing is known for its ability to delve into the complexities of the human psyche, exploring themes of madness, fear, and the unknown.
In addition to her work as an author, Kurtagich is also an active member of the young adult literary community. She blogs about young adult thriller and horror on "YA Scream Queens" and is a member of the Young Adult League. When she was sixteen, Kurtagich had aspirations of becoming an astronomer and author, and she even spent a month at the Cavendish Laboratories in Cambridge as an intern. While she may not have pursued a career in astronomy, her love of science and the unknown is still evident in her writing. From witnessing elephant stampedes and giraffe tongues to experiencing the stealing of her underwear by baboons, Kurtagich's life has been anything but ordinary, and her unique experiences continue to inspire her writing to this day.