About the Author

Catriona McPherson was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, and is the author of several standalone novels for Midnight Ink. She is a four-time winner of the Lefty Award, three-time winner of the Macavity Award, two-time winner of the Agatha Award, and two-time winner of the Anthony Award. Additionally, she has been a finalist or shortlist honoree for more than a dozen major awards. Catriona also writes the Dandy Gilver historical mystery series (Minotaur/Thomas Dunne Books). She is the past president of Sisters in Crime and a member of Mystery Writers of America. She lives in Davis, California.

Reviews

Praise: "A tale that shivers with suspense."--The New York Times "A terrific stand-alone that is complex, haunting, and magical."--Library Journal (Starred Review) "A stunning combination of creepy thriller and classic mystery."--Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review) "One surprising plot twist after another leads to a shocking ending."--Publishers Weekly "Catriona McPherson spins webs of intrigue so beautiful and intricate she puts spiders to shame. With The Child Garden, she once again proves why she has rapidly become a star in the thriller genre...This is a book you will absolutely devour."--William Kent Krueger, New York Timesbestselling and Edgar Award-Winning Author of Ordinary Grace "An enchanting brew of mystery, poetry, legends, and dreams, Catriona McPherson's The Child Garden is also an elaborate shell game that will keep readers guessing up until the very end."--Hallie Ephron, New York Times Bestselling Author of Night Night, Sleep Tight "Deeply resonant, utterly original, compelling, and satisfying, Catriona McPherson's The Child Garden is the work of a master--of character, tone, setting, and plot--writing at the thriller-most top of her form."--John Lescroat, New York Times Bestselling Author "I loved this book so much I can barely speak. From page one, it's seamlessly told, beautifully original, and the voice, well, the voice is proof that Catriona McPherson is a powerful force and major talent in crime fiction. And the last page? I cried."--Hank Phillippi Ryan, Agatha, Anthony, Macavity, and Mary Higgins Clark Award-Winning Author "Weaving strands of literary mystery, horror, and magical realism, The Child Garden is a twisting, now-you-see-it-now-you-don't tale about the ripple effect of tragedy."--Jenny Milchman, Author of Cover of Snow, Ruin Falls, and As Night Falls "McPherson takes the reader on a suspenseful journey with Gloria Harkness, a devoted mother torn by doubt, love, and loyalty. A riveting, page-turning read; I did not want it to come to an end."--G.M. Malliet, Agatha Award-Winning Author of the St. Just and Max Tudor Mysteries