Tess Mackey

Tess Mackey is an author based in Shrewsbury who loves writing characters into terrifying situations inspired by her lived experiences. When she’s not allowing her mind to wander to dark and twisty places, she pursues more wholesoe activities, like growing mediocre vegetables in her garden, camping with her daughter, and the odd bit of horse riding when she’s feeling brave enough.

Her Young Adult debut Someone is Watching You published in 2023, followed by You Wouldn’t Catch Me Dead in 2024 – both published by Hachette. A further two YA thrillers with horror elements will be published by Rock The Boat (Oneworld) in 2026 (Better Off Dead) and 2027 (Dying To Be Here). Tess’s YA novels have been shortlisted and highly commended for numerous awards.