Kia Abdullah is a highly accomplished author and travel writer, known for her gripping novels and insightful journalism. Born in Britain, Abdullah has made a significant impact in the literary world with her bestselling books and numerous accolades.
Abdullah's bibliography includes several highly regarded novels, such as "Take It Back," a Guardian and Telegraph thriller of the year, "Truth Be Told," which was shortlisted for a Diverse Book Award, and "Next Of Kin," which was longlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger Award and won the Adult Fiction Diverse Book Award 2022. Her latest novel, "Those People Next Door," has recently been released to critical acclaim.
In addition to her work as an author, Abdullah has written for several prestigious publications, including The New York Times, The Guardian, The Financial Times, The Times, The Telegraph, and the BBC. She has also been the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including the JB Priestley Award for Writers of Promise in 2020. Furthermore, Abdullah is the founder of Asian Booklist, a nonprofit organization that advocates for diversity in publishing.