​Photo credit: Photography by Gem (2020)

Helen Cooper is a writer of psychological thrillers from Derby, currently living in Leicester, UK.

Her novels include The Downstairs Neighbour (2021), The Other Guest (2022), The Couple In The Photo (2023), and My Darling Boy (2024). She's been described as a master of the twisty plot!

Before becoming a full-time writer, Helen was Head of Learning Enhancement at the University of Birmingham. She has an MA in Creative Writing from Nottingham Trent University.

Helen has also co-authored two books on academic writing for university students - Where's Your Argument? and Using Feedback to Boost Your Grades - published by Bloomsbury Academic.

She lives in Leicester with her husband and cat, and loves reading, walking, pasta, and wine.

Her agent is Hellie Ogden at WME books.