Kim Fleet is an award-nominated author known for her crime fiction, which blends anthropological insights with gripping mystery plots. She gained recognition for her Australian outback murder mysteries, "Featherfoot" and "Sacred Site," both inspired by her years living and working with Aboriginal communities. Since returning to the UK, she has shifted focus to a crime series set in Cheltenham, featuring private investigator Eden Grey. The debut novel in this series, "Paternoster," earned a Golden Dagger Award nomination, while its sequel, "Holy Blood," explores themes of religious relics—a subject of personal fascination for Fleet.
With a background in anthropology and English literature, Fleet brings a distinctive depth to her storytelling, often weaving cultural and historical elements into her narratives. Her extensive fieldwork in remote Australian communities informs her authentic portrayal of Aboriginal characters and settings in her earlier works. Beyond novels, she has published over 50 short stories internationally and has been recognized in more than 30 competitions. Fleet has also engaged with literary audiences as a speaker at events like the Cheltenham Literature Festival, where she discussed "Paternoster," and the Bristol Crime Fest, further establishing her presence in the crime fiction community.