Jenni Howell is an American author specializing in dark academia and thriller novels, known for crafting eerie mysteries and complex romances that linger in readers' minds. Her debut novel, "Boys With Sharp Teeth," is a gothic boarding school thriller blending lush character development with pulse-racing tension, set for release in April 2025 by Macmillan's Roaring Brook Press. A second untitled novel will follow in 2026. Her work appeals to fans of atmospheric storytelling found in series like "The Raven Cycle" and "The Atlas Six," often leaving audiences questioning whether her characters will achieve happy endings.
Before becoming an author, Howell explored diverse careers, including archaeology, finance, linguistics, and middle school teaching, though none held her interest as persistently as writing. Her narratives thrive on dark, academic settings and morally ambiguous relationships, delivered with sharp prose designed to provoke emotional reactions - whether clutching a book to one's chest or hurling it across the room. Howell embraces the unpredictable nature of storytelling, ensuring each project offers fresh intensity. When not writing, she indulges in eclectic nonfiction reads and embraces her self-described role as a "joyful menace to society."