Jane Harper

"Death rarely changes how we feel about someone. Heightens it, more often than not."

Jane Harper is the internationally bestselling author of the The Dry, Force of Nature, The Lost Man and The Survivors. Her books are published in forty territories worldwide, and The Dry has been adapted into a major motion picture starring Eric Bana.

Jane has won numerous top awards including the Australian Book Industry Awards Book of the Year, the Australian Indie Awards Book of the Year, the CWA Gold Dagger Award for Best Crime Novel, and the British Book Awards Crime and Thriller Book of the Year.

Jane worked as a print journalist for thirteen years both in Australia and the UK, and now lives in Melbourne with her husband and two children.

What genre does Jane Harper write?

Jane Harper writes crime and mystery fiction with strong thriller elements, often exploring secrets, death and survival within small communities.

Which book is a good place to start with Jane Harper?

A good starting point is The Dry, her internationally bestselling debut, which was also adapted into a major motion picture starring Eric Bana.

Are Jane Harper's novels standalone or part of a series?

Her output includes both standalone novels and books that are linked by recurring characters. If you prefer a guided approach, begin with The Dry and then follow publication order or check individual book descriptions for series connections.

What themes recur in Jane Harper's work?

Recurring themes include secrets and consequences, grief and loss, survival, and how close communities respond to crime and tragedy.

What notable awards has Jane Harper won?

Jane Harper has won multiple major awards, including the Australian Book Industry Awards Book of the Year, the Australian Indie Awards Book of the Year, the CWA Gold Dagger for Best Crime Novel, and the British Book Awards Crime and Thriller Book of the Year.