Lisa Jewell is a British author of psychological suspense novels. She has written over twenty novels, including the New York Times bestsellers The Family Upstairs and Then She Was Gone. Jewell's books have been translated into over thirty languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. She is a two-time winner of the British Book Awards Popular Fiction Book of the Year. Jewell is also the author of the Ralph's Party series, which follows the lives of a group of friends in London. Jewell's writing is known for its vivid characters and gripping storylines. She is an inspiration to aspiring authors everywhere.