Louise Candlish is a bestselling author, hailing from the Midlands, who has written numerous novels and gained significant recognition for works such as "Our House," "The Other Passenger," and "Those People." She is a British author, currently residing in south London with her family, which includes her husband and daughter.
According to her website, Candlish has written sixteen novels, which have been published worldwide. Her latest psychological thriller, "The Only Suspect," has been released in the UK, with Candlish expressing that it is her favorite among her works. This novel, set in London in 1995 and the present day, revolves around a heinous crime that resurfaces at an inconvenient time, blending nostalgia and menace seamlessly.
Candlish's "Our House" has been adapted into a four-part ITV drama, featuring notable actors such as Martin Compston, Tuppence Middleton, and Rupert Penry-Jones. This particular novel marked a turning point in her career and earned several accolades, including the 2019 British Book Awards Book of the Year - Crime & Thriller. Furthermore, "The Only Suspect," "The Heights," "The Other Passenger," "The Swimming Pool," and "The Day You Saved My Life" have been optioned for screen adaptations.
Candlish resides in a South London neighborhood that bears resemblance to the settings in her books, sharing her life with her husband, daughter (when she is not away at university), and a fox-red Labrador named Bertie. Her interests consist of books, TV, long walks, and socializing with family and friends over wine. Among her favorite authors are Tom Wolfe, Patricia Highsmith, Barbara Vine, and Agatha Christie. Audiences can engage with Candlish through her social media platforms, including Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, where she shares book news and endearing pictures of her dog, Bertie.