Sophie McKenzie

Sophie McKenzie is a renowned British author, celebrated for her young adult, crime, and romantic fiction novels. Born and raised in London, McKenzie developed a love for English at a young age, which would later bloom into a successful writing career. After graduating from university, she worked a variety of jobs while also pursuing her passion for English as a journalist. However, she was laid off in 2003, which led her to take a Writing for Children course at the City Literary Institute in London. It was there that McKenzie discovered her true calling in writing.

Following her enrollment at the City Literary Institute, McKenzie fell in love with writing and decided to pursue it professionally. She quickly gained recognition for her work, becoming a best-selling author known for her thrilling novels. Her first novel, "Girl, Missing," was a dramatic account of a girl searching for her biological family and was written in just six weeks. This novel was followed by two sequels and other thriller series, including the "Split Second" and "Blood Ties" books, as well as the "Medusa Project" series. McKenzie's thrillers have won numerous awards, all of them voted for by readers, including the national Red House Children's Book Award.

McKenzie has also expanded her writing to include teen romance series and books for younger children. Her recent work includes "Becoming Jo," a re-imagining of the classic "Little Women." She has also written several crime fiction novels for adults, including the "Close My Eyes," a best-selling psychological thriller. Despite her success, McKenzie remains humble and true to her roots, residing in London and enjoying her favorite hobbies, such as watching Spanish telenovelas and football with her son. She continues to connect with her readers through social media and her website, where she provides updates on her latest works.
All About Eve Books
# Title Year
1 Six Steps to a Girl 2007
2 Three's a Crowd 2008
3 The One and Only 2009
Blood Ties Books
# Title Year
1 Blood Ties 2008
2 Blood Ransom 2010
Flynn Books
# Title Year
1 Falling Fast 2012
2 Burning Bright 2013
3 Casting Shadows 2013
4 Defy the Stars 2014
Girl, Missing Books
# Title Year
1 Girl, Missing 2006
2 Sister, Missing 2011
3 Missing Me 2013
4 Boy, Missing: World Book Day 2022 2022
Medusa Project Books
# Title Year
1 The Set Up 2009
2 The Thief / Walking the Walls 2010
3 The Hostage 2010
4 The Rescue 2010
5 Hunted 2011
6 Double-Cross 2011
7 Hit Squad 2012
Split Second Books
# Title Year
1 Split Second 2013
2 Every Second Counts 2014
White Wolves: Myths and Legends Books
# Title Year
1 Arthur's Sword 2008
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 The Fix 2009
2 Train Time to the Blitz 2010
3 Trust in Me 2013
4 Close My Eyes 2013
5 All My Secrets 2015
6 Here We Lie 2015
7 The Black Sheep 2017
8 SweetFreak 2018
9 Becoming Jo 2019
10 Hide and Secrets 2021
11 Truth or Dare 2022
12 Secret Sister 2023
Short Stories/Novellas
# Title Year
1 Trapped 2023
Sophie McKenzie Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Red House Young Writers' Yearbook 2012 2012