Catherine Jinks’ books for adults, young adults and children have been published in a dozen countries and have won numerous awards, including a Victorian Premier’s Literary Award and the CBCA Book of the Year Award (four times). She lives in the Blue Mountains.
‘The fear is palpable and crawls off the page, so the reader can feel it too...This is a book that needs to be read with the lights on, and one that you will be unwilling to put down.’ * ArtsHub on Traced * ‘If you enjoy a psychological thriller—a kind of cat and mouse book—I would certainly recommend this…It’s a really good read to curl up with on a wintry night.’ * RNZ Nine to Noon on Traced * ‘[Jinks] crafts a taut, tense thriller of a narrative, expertly cranking up the suspense notch by notch.’ * Saturday Paper on Traced * ‘Jinks expertly crafts a claustrophobic atmosphere [as] the tension builds to an unsettling climax…Critics have praised Jinks for her ability to create palpable fear and suspense, making Panic a page-turner that keeps readers on edge. Overall, this novel is a thought-provoking examination of trust and safety in a world rife with misinformation and fear. If you’re a fan of thrillers that delve into contemporary societal issues, Panic is a must-read.’ * NetGalley reviewer *