Helen Callaghan is a British author known for her gripping psychological thrillers. Her debut novel, "Dear Amy" (2016), became a Sunday Times top ten bestseller, establishing her as a compelling voice in crime fiction. She has since published several critically acclaimed works, including "Everything is Lies" (2018), "Night Falls, Still Missing" (2020), and her most recent novel, "The Drowning Girls" (2023), all released by Penguin Michael Joseph.
Before becoming a full-time writer, Callaghan pursued diverse career paths, including stints as a student nurse, barmaid, and drama student. She later transitioned into bookselling, working as a fiction specialist and buyer for nearly a decade. Her passion for learning led her to study Archaeology at Cambridge University as a mature student after completing A-levels at night school. This varied background informs her writing, which often explores themes of deception, psychological tension, and human vulnerability.