Erin Kelly is a highly regarded English author, known for her mystery, suspense, and crime fiction novels. She was born in London on July 22, 1976, and grew up in Romford, Essex. Before becoming a full-time writer, Kelly worked as a journalist for over a decade, contributing to well-known newspapers such as the Daily Mail, The Sunday Times, Express and Mirror, and The Sunday Telegraph. She also wrote for magazines like Marie Claire, Psychologies, Elle, and Red.
Kelly has written several standalone books that have gained wide popularity, including Broadchurch, The Poison Tree, Watch Her Fall, The Sick Rose, and The Burning Air. Her writing spans various genres, including British literature, psychological thriller, contemporary, and family drama. She is best known for her novel He Said/She Said, which was a number one bestseller in the Kindle charts for six weeks and spent three months in the Sunday Times Bestseller charts.
One of Kelly's latest novels, The Skeleton Key, was inspired by her childhood fascination with the 1979 treasure hunt phenomenon Masquerade, by artist Kit Williams. The novel, which follows a family of artists and a treasure hunt that takes on a life of its own, is a testament to Kelly's ability to draw inspiration from her personal experiences and weave them into her storytelling. Her other notable works include The Poison Tree, which was a Richard and Judy bestseller and a major ITV drama, and Stone Mothers, Watch Her Fall, The Sick Rose, and The Burning Air, all of which are atmospheric thrillers about people trying to atone for, escape, or uncover a past crime.