Josh Silver grew up on a farm in the Lake District, before moving to Manchester with his family, where he spent his teenage years loving the city. He moved to London to train at RADA as an actor, and after graduating performed in the West End and on Broadway. After deciding to change careers, Josh began training as a mental health nurse and at the same time started writing his first book. Josh lives in Manchester with his boyfriend and their dog, Dodger.
Praise for HappyHead: ‘Like Hunger Games but better.’ Sue Wallman, author of Lying About Last Summer ‘A truly thought-provoking thriller, channelling the menace of dystopian favourites.’ Observer ‘Dark and thrilling.’ Taron Egerton