Nadine Matheson is a talented author who was born and resides in London. She began her professional journey at the BBC and currently works as a criminal defense lawyer. In 2016, Matheson won the City University Crime Writing Competition and holds a Master of Arts degree in Creative Writing. Her crime fiction novel, The Jigsaw Man, was published by HQ in 2021. The book has been sold in 15 territories and will be translated into 15 languages, a testament to its widespread appeal.
Matheson's writing has received high praise from critics and readers alike. The New York Times has commended her "keen instinct for keeping the pages turning," while Oprah Daily has described The Jigsaw Man as a "modern and multilayered take on the high-octane thriller" that "keeps the pages turning." The book has been shortlisted for several awards, including the 2022 Diverse Book Award, the Dead Good Reads Award for "Cold as Ice Award for most Chilling Read," and was named a Crime Reads Most Anticipated Book of 2021 and one of the Best Crime Novels To Read in 2022 by The Evening Standard.
In addition to her work as an author, Matheson hosts "The Conversation Podcast with Nadine Matheson." She is also working on her third novel in the Detective Inspector Henley series, The Kill List, which is set to be released in May 2024. Matheson is represented by Oli Munson of A.M. Heath Literary Agents. Her successful career as a criminal defense lawyer and her recognition in the City University Crime Writing Competition have provided her with a unique perspective and expertise that she brings to her writing, making her a prominent and respected figure in the crime fiction genre.