Katherine Hayton is a 41-year-old author from Christchurch, New Zealand. She has a day job as an insurance agent but has still found the time to write over thirty novels. Hayton has lived in Christchurch her entire life and currently resides in the same area where she was born and raised. This prolific author has a deep love for fantasy worlds, which is evident in her debut fiction novel, "Found, Near Water," the first book in the "Christchurch Crime Thriller" series.
Hayton's novels are primarily set in her hometown of Christchurch, but she also uses other locations as the backdrop for her stories. For instance, some of her mysteries are set in the picturesque township of Hanmer Springs, which is approximately an hour and a half away from Christchurch. Other novels take place in the quasi-fictional town of Pinetar. Hayton's writing covers a range of genres, including police procedurals, psychological thrillers, cozy mysteries, and adventure stories. Despite the differences in tone and style, each of her novels showcases her exceptional storytelling abilities and her unique perspective on the world.