Jane Harper is a highly acclaimed Australian author, best known for her debut novel, 'The Dry'. This book, which was later adapted into a major motion picture featuring Eric Bana, launched her career and established her reputation as a skilled writer. Harper has since written several other bestsellers, including 'Force of Nature', 'The Lost Man', 'The Survivors', and 'Exiles'.
Harper's work has been widely recognized and honored with numerous awards. These include the Gold Dagger Award for Best Crime Novel, Crime and Thriller Book of the Year by the British Book Awards, and the Australian Indie Awards Book of the Year. 'The Dry' alone has won the 2015 Victorian Premier's Literary Award for an Unpublished Manuscript, the 2017 Indie Award Book of the Year, the 2017 Australian Book Industry Awards Book of the Year Award, and the CWA Gold Dagger Award for the best crime novel of 2017.
Before becoming an author, Jane Harper worked as a print journalist for thirteen years, gaining valuable experience in both Australia and the UK. She now resides in Melbourne, where she continues to write and contribute to the literary world. Her books have been published in more than 36 territories worldwide, showcasing her international appeal and success.