Natasha Deen

Natasha Deen is a writer who has created works for children, teenagers, and adults. She believes in the power of stories to shape the world, and this belief is informed by her personal experiences. Deen moved with her family from Guyana, South America to Canada in order to escape the country's political and racial violence. Growing up in a new country, she often felt out of place, but books helped her to see that being different could be a strength.

Deen is a Guyanese-Canadian and the child of immigrants. She currently resides in Edmonton, Alberta with her family. Her home life is shared with a number of pets, including cats and dogs, with whom she frequently finds herself in good-natured disputes about who is truly the boss of the house. In addition to her writing, Deen enjoys visiting schools, libraries, and other organizations. She uses these opportunities to help others discover and share their own stories.

Deen is the author of several series and standalone books. Her Lark Ba series and Guardian series are popular with readers, as is her novel In the Key of Nira Ghani. Through her writing, Deen continues to explore the power of stories and the many ways they can impact the world.
Guardian Books
# Title Year
1 Guardian 2014
2 Gatekeeper 2016
3 Game's End 2017
Lark Ba Detective Books
# Title Year
1 Lark Holds the Key 2016
2 Lark and the Diamond Caper 2017
3 Lark Takes a Bow 2018
4 Lark and the Dessert Disaster 2019
5 Lark Has the Shivers 2022
6 Lark Steals the Show 2022
Retribution Books (with Sigmund Brouwer)
# Title Year
1 Burned 2015
2 Unleashed 2015
3 Terminate 2017
4 Escalate 2018
Spooky Sleuths Books
# Title Year
1 The Ghost Tree 2022
2 Beware the Moonlight! 2022
3 Don't Go Near the Water! 2023
True Grime Books
# Title Year
1 True Grime 2011
2 Angel Maker 2012
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 The Promise of Home 2014
2 The Cowgirl & the Stallion 2014
3 At Dock's End 2014
4 The Not So Secret Case Files of Billy Vale, P.I. 2015
5 Sleight of Hand 2015
6 Across the Floor 2016
7 Thicker Than Water 2019
8 In the Key of Nira Ghani 2019
9 Depth of Field 2022
10 The Signs and Wonders of Tuna Rashad 2022
11 Millie and the Great Drought 2022
Collections
# Title Year
1 Sneakers, Sandals & Stilettoes 2011
Girls Survive Books
# Title Year
1 Emmi in the City 2019
2 Noelle at Sea 2019
3 Alice on the Island 2019
4 Ann Fights for Freedom 2019
5 Charlotte Spies for Justice 2019
6 Carrie and the Great Storm 2019
7 Ruth and the Night of Broken Glass 2019
8 Mary and the Trail of Tears 2020
9 Sarah Journeys West 2020
10 Lily and the Great Quake 2020
11 Maribel Versus the Volcano 2020
12 Rebecca Rides for Freedom 2020
13 Tara and the Towering Wave 2020
14 Tara and the Towering Wave: An Indian Ocean Tsunami Survival Story 2020
15 Hettie and the London Blitz 2021
16 Molly and the Twin Towers 2021
17 Maria and the Plague 2021
18 Constance and the Dangerous Crossing 2021
19 Lena and the Burning of Greenwood 2022
Orca Echoes Books
# Title Year
1 The True Story of George 2004
2 Sea Dog 2006
3 George, the Best of All! 2006
4 Kelly's Cabin 2006
5 Theodora Bear 2007
6 Ben's Robot 2010
7 Something's Fishy 2011
8 Ben the Inventor 2011
9 Prince for a Princess 2012
10 Seeing Orange 2012
11 Messy Miranda 2013
12 Saving Sammy 2014
13 Skye Above 2014
14 X Marks the Spot 2015
15 Not for Sale 2015
16 Blackberry Juice 2016
17 Batcat and the Seven Squirrels 2016
18 Lark Holds the Key 2016
19 Wild Cards 2017
20 Lark and the Diamond Caper 2017
21 The Great Googlini 2018
22 Lark Takes a Bow 2018
23 Lark and the Dessert Disaster 2019
24 Lark Has the Shivers 2022
25 Hush, Puppy 2022
Natasha Deen Anthologies
# Title Year
1 You Too?: 25 Voices Share Their #MeToo Stories 2020