Leigh Russell is the author of the internationally bestselling Geraldine Steel and Ian Peterson crime series. She studied at the University of Kent, gaining a master’s degree in English. She has a Diploma in Specific Learning Difficulties from the British Dyslexia Association, and a Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language. For many years she taught English at secondary school, specialising in supporting pupils with specific learning difficulties. She is married, has two daughters, and lives in north-west London. In addition to writing, she guest-lectures for the Society of Authors, universities and colleges, and runs regular creative writing courses for the prestigious Writers Lab in the UK and Greece. She also runs the manuscript assessment service for the CWA.

The Times/Sunday Times Crime Club pick“Russell evokes the exotic locale beautifully, but readers will be in the grip of the suspenseful story, too, even as they feel the island heat and smell the flowers.” —Booklist“As usual, Russell delivers imaginative plots, perfectly paced.” —The Times“[Leigh Russell] will have you coming back for more with her adrenaline pumping novels, full of adventure, anticipation, and excitement. Be sure to add Leigh to your mystery TBR list.” —A Comfy Chair“I found myself engrossed in this tense thriller from Leigh Russell.” —Shots“Lucy is an attractive and likeable protagonist…Journey to Death makes the subtle point that those who appear fragile and vulnerable often have unexpected resources of strength and resilience. It is a thoroughly enjoyable read.” —Mystery People“Russell has delivered another cracking read…Lucy is a brilliant new character and I doubt very much you’ll put this one down until you’re done. I certainly couldn’t.” —Crimesquad