Stuart Turton is a British author, best known for his novel "The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle," which was published as "The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle" in the United States. Turton has a unique sense of humor, as evidenced by his joke about the conversion rate of deaths in the American publication.
In addition to being an author, Turton is also a travel journalist, having worked in exotic locations such as Dubai and Shanghai, China. He currently resides in London with his wife. Turton's experiences as a travel journalist have likely provided him with a wealth of material to draw upon for his writing, giving his work a rich and diverse background.
Turton is a graduate of English and Philosophy, which has given him a strong foundation in argumentation and communication. He has worked in a variety of fields, including stocking shelves in a bookshop, teaching English in Shanghai, working for a technology magazine in London, writing travel articles in Dubai, and freelance journalism. This diverse background has given Turton a unique perspective on the world, which is reflected in his writing.
Turton is known for his 'not a trilogy' trilogy, which includes "The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle," "The Devil and the Dark Water," and "The Last Murder at the End of the World." His books have been translated into forty languages and have sold over a million copies, demonstrating his widespread popularity and appeal. Turton's writing combines elements of locked-room mysteries, literary fiction, sci-fi, fantasy, and horror, making his work engaging and accessible to a wide audience. He is a friendly and approachable author, who enjoys meeting and interacting with his readers.