Mark Edwards writes psychological thrillers about scary things happening to ordinary people. He has sold more than five million copies of his books and topped the bestseller lists numerous times since his first solo novel was published in 2013.
His novels include The Wasp Trap, The Magpies, Follow You Home, The Retreat, Here To Stay and The Psychopath Next Door. He has also published six books co-authored with Louise Voss.
Many of his books have been translated into foreign languages including French, German, Italian, Spanish, Estonian, Thai, Lithuanian, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish and Russian. In 2019 Mark won The Cat and Mouse Award for Most Elusive Villain at the Dead Good Reader Awards for Last of the Magpies.
New to Mark Edwards?
Mark has set out a guide to help new readers find their next favourite page turner.
Mark loves hearing from his readers and encourages them to contact him. He regularly interacts with readers on his Facebook page, where he hosts book release launch parties and lots of giveaways. You can also follow Mark on Twitter or take a peek at his pics on Instagram. Mark lives in the West Midlands, England, with his wife, their three children, two cats and a golden retriever.
Connect with Mark
FREE box set of short stories
Join the Readers Club to download the Mark’s FREE box set of four thrilling stories, plus all the latest news, book releases, special offers and giveaways.
“The snow in the mountains was melting and Bunny had been dead for several weeks before we came to understand the gravity of our situation.”
Feels like a Donna Tartt kind of day.
I just finished my second listen to Once Upon a Time at Bennington College, the fascinating podcast about Bennington’s Class of 86: Donna, Bret Easton Ellis and Jonathan Lethem. Tempted to read The Secret History for the 8th or 9th time but am going to re-read The Little Friend instead, while continuing to hope that 2026 brings news of a new novel from DT… ... See MoreSee Less
8 CommentsComment on Facebook
I’m almost ready to start the next book… but here are all the important things I need to do first. It’s not procrastination - it’s an important ritual! ... See MoreSee Less
30 CommentsComment on Facebook
Dottie contemplating world domination in 2026 ... See MoreSee Less
39 CommentsComment on Facebook
Chilly walk with Sherlock on the final weekend before I go back to work and start plotting book 26 or 27… I’ve completely lost track but I know the theme and the hook. The first draft will be done in approximately 180 dog walks from now ... See MoreSee Less
31 CommentsComment on Facebook
Here’s a great way to start 2026. The Wasp Trap paperback is out in the UK this month - January 29th - and will be available wherever you buy your books, including Waterstones. It features the first chapter of One of the Family in the back. If you’ve been waiting for the paperback to drop, now is the perfect time to pre-order this edition. The link is in the comments.
(The US paperback is out in July.) ... See MoreSee Less
27 CommentsComment on Facebook
What a year that was! Thank you to everyone who read one of my books in 2025, came to an event or simply interacted on here. The Psychopath Next Door. The Wasp Trap. The Christmas Magpie. I’ve never been so busy or had so much fun. Let’s do it all again in 26, shall we? ... See MoreSee Less
52 CommentsComment on Facebook
It seems quite ironic that The Housemaid, which I posted about the other day after loving the film, is the only book preventing my Psychopath from hitting the top spot on Amazon! If you haven’t bought it yet, now would be a very good time to do so - or recommend it to a psychological thriller-loving friend. ... See MoreSee Less
72 CommentsComment on Facebook
A very happy Christmas to all my readers from me and my lesser-spotted cat, Willow! If you’ve read any of my novels this year, thank you - and I hope Santa brings you lots of books and that you get no gifts from the Christmas Magpie. I am going to spend the next few days eating cheese and watching TV - and trying to stay off social media! 🎄 ... See MoreSee Less
130 CommentsComment on Facebook
Just got home from watching The Housemaid in a packed cinema. Hugely entertaining, really funny and the three leads were all great. Added bonus: a Lana needle drop in the middle! I haven’t read the book so would love to know how faithful it is. It’s the very definition of a fab popcorn thriller. ... See MoreSee Less
28 CommentsComment on Facebook