Marnie Riches is a critically acclaimed and award-winning author, best known for her crime thriller novels. She has written several series, including the DS Jackie Cooke series, Bev Saunders series, and the Georgina McKenzie series. Riches grew up in a rough area of Manchester and was able to attend Cambridge University, where she earned a Master’s degree in German and Dutch.
Riches began her writing career by publishing historical adventures targeted at children before moving on to crime thrillers for an older audience. Her experience of growing up in a tough neighborhood and her education have greatly influenced her writing. She uses her knowledge of different cultures and languages to create complex and gritty stories. When she isn’t writing, Riches is a Royal Literary Fund Fellow, teaching at Cambridge University’s postgraduate researcher unit and also tutors the Faber Novel Writing Course.
Additionally, Riches writes historical saga novels under the pseudonym of Maggie Campbell. She is a prolific writer who has a strong following in the UK and has also gained popularity in the US with special editions of her George McKenzie series published by The Word Factor-e. Her writing is known for its fast-paced and gripping storylines, as well as its exploration of complex social issues.
In her spare time, Riches enjoys spinning, traveling, drinking and eating, painting portraits, sniffing expensive leather shoes, and renovating old houses. She also has a love for flowers. Riches is an accomplished author who has made a significant contribution to the crime thriller genre, and her work continues to captivate and engage readers around the world.