Laura Wilson is a highly respected English novelist, known for her crime thriller novels, particularly the DI Ted Stratton series. She was born and raised in London, England and has English Literature degrees from Somerville College, Oxford and University College London. Wilson has had a varied career, including working as a teacher and editor of non-fiction.
Wilson is highly regarded for her crime fiction, which has captured the imaginations of both the public and critics alike. She has gained success worldwide for her work and has won numerous awards over the years. Her novels are known for their historical settings, which are praised for their sense of accuracy and knowledge of the era. Wilson's strong sense of the past is evident in her writing, making it both highly informed and accessible to readers.
Wilson's first novel, A Little Death, was shortlisted for a CWA Dagger award, and her fifth novel, The Lover, was shortlisted for both the CWA Gold Dagger and the Ellis Peters Historical Dagger. She is also the Guardian's crime fiction reviewer and a member of Killer Women. Wilson's writing is informed by her background in English literature and her experience as a teacher and editor. She often sets her novels in the past or connects them to historical events, and sometimes utilizes a split or dual narrative style.