Mary Kubica

Mary Kubica is a highly acclaimed American author, best known for her thriller novels. She has earned the title of a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, with a knack for creating suspenseful and gripping stories. Kubica earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, where she studied History and American Literature.

Before turning to a full-time writing career, Kubica worked as a history teacher in a high school. Her passion for literature and storytelling, however, eventually led her to try her hand at writing. Kubica's debut novel, The Good Girl, was published in 2014 and quickly gained critical acclaim, earning a spot on the Indie Next list and receiving nominations for the Strand Critics Award and Goodreads Choice Award. This marked the beginning of her successful writing career, with many more suspenseful and captivating novels to follow.

Kubica is particularly known for her standalone books, including Pretty Baby, Every Last Lie, Don't You Cry, and The Other Mrs. Her writing has been praised by literary magazines such as the Los Angeles Times and People's Magazine, with critics commending her excellent writing style, intriguing plots, and interesting character depictions. Kubica has developed a strong fanbase and is known for her "vice-like control" in storytelling and her ability to create "hypnotic" and "thrilling" novels.

In addition to her writing, Kubica enjoys photography, gardening, and helping out at the local animal shelter. She is married and has two children, with whom she resides near Chicago. With her successful career and avid readership, Kubica continues to develop new and exciting plots, with a potential series and unique lead characters in the works.
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 The Good Girl 2014
2 Pretty Baby 2015
3 Don't You Cry 2016
4 Every Last Lie 2017
5 When the Lights Go Out 2018
6 The Other Mrs. 2020
7 Local Woman Missing 2021
8 Just the Nicest Couple 2023
9 She's Not Sorry 2024