Nicki Thornton is a published author who has made a name for herself in the world of crime fiction for young people. She was born in the United Kingdom and currently resides in Oxfordshire, where she ran a bookshop for over a decade. Thornton is passionate about books, bookshops, and reading for pleasure, and her love for these things is evident in her writing.
Thornton's debut novel, "The Last Chance Hotel," was a massive success. The book was selected as Waterstones Book of the Month for October 2018 and went on to become an international bestseller, translated into fifteen languages. "The Last Chance Hotel" won the 2019 Ealing Junior Book Award, was nominated for the Carnegie Medal 2019, and was shortlisted for the 2019 CrimeFest Best Crime Novel for Children, the 2019 Oxfordshire Book Award Best Junior Novel, and the Warwickshire 2019 Junior Book Award. Additionally, it was longlisted for the Specsavers National Book Awards 2018.
Thornton's writing style is wickedly funny and wildly original, and her books are filled with adventure, friendship, unexpected twists, and a sprinkling of magic. Her gothic crime mysteries have been nominated for several awards, including the Carnegie Medal, the CrimeFest Best Crime Novel for Children, and the Specsavers National Book Awards. Thornton's unique voice and storytelling abilities have earned her a reputation as one of the most original children's writers around.
Fans of Thornton's work can stay up-to-date on her writing life and learn more about her books through her entertaining newsletter on Substack, called "Making Crime Pay by Nicki Thornton." She also has a YouTube channel, @nickithornton4674, where she reads the opening chapters of each of her books and shares writing tips. Thornton's dedication to her craft and her passion for reading and writing make her a beloved figure in the literary world.