Felicia Yap is a renowned author, born in 1980 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She is celebrated for her skill in crafting crime, thriller, and suspense novels. Her debut novel, Yesterday, was the subject of a fierce bidding war among numerous publishers, highlighting the industry's recognition of her talent.
Yap's childhood was spent in a modest environment, with her father refilling ATMs for a living and her mother working as a clerk in a car repair shop. Despite these humble beginnings, Yap's academic prowess led her to Imperial College, where she pursued a degree in Biochemistry. She later attended the University of Cambridge to complete her doctorate in history, focusing on the experiences of captives of the Japanese during World War II.