Hannah Ellis Illustrator & Author

Hannah Ellis is the bestselling author of warm, twisty cosy mysteries and uplifting romance set in seaside towns where secrets simmer beneath the surface. Known for her sharp plotting, gentle humour and strong sense of found family, she has built a loyal international readership across multiple series. She is the creator of the popular Lily Larkin Mysteries, as well as several much loved romance series set in coastal communities. Under the pen name Hannah Sparks, she also writes children’s books full of adventure and imagination. Death by the Sea marks the beginning of The Misfit Detectives, a new Scottish coastal crime series where unlikely heroes discover that even the most picturesque towns have something to hide.