Sarah Pearse is a bestselling author, known for her works in the mystery, crime, thriller, suspense, horror, and adult fiction genres. She hails from Devon, England and is most notably recognized for her debut novel, "The Sanatorium," which became a global success in 2021. Pearse's ability to create a gripping and suspenseful atmosphere in her writing has left readers eagerly awaiting her next release.
Pearse currently resides in South Devon with her husband and two daughters. She studied English and Creative Writing at the University of Warwick and has worked in Brand PR for various household brands. It was during her time in Switzerland in her twenties that she discovered her love for exploring remote and abandoned places, which would later inspire her writing. The Swiss Alpine town of Crans Montana, in particular, served as the dramatic backdrop for her debut novel.
Pearse's short fiction has been published in a variety of magazines and has been shortlisted for several prizes. Her debut novel, "The Sanatorium," was a Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick and an instant New York Times Bestseller, as well as a No.1 Sunday Times Bestseller. It also won Crime Book of the Year at the 2022 Fingerprint Awards and was the Cold as Ice Award Winner at the 2022 Dead Good Readers Awards. Pearse's second novel, "The Retreat," was also a New York Times Bestseller and a Top Ten Sunday Times Bestseller. With over one million copies of her books sold in over 30 countries, Pearse is now working on her third novel, "The Wilds," set to be released in 2024.