Andam Books is an internationally bestselling author with over ten million copies sold worldwide.
Andam is an internationally bestselling author whose debut novel, Holy Island, was released in 2015 and became an instant global sensation. Since then, more than thirty of her novels have reached the coveted #1 spot on various charts—some even achieving bestseller status before their official release, available only via pre-order.
Her gripping storytelling and atmospheric style have earned her a devoted worldwide readership. The Bookseller magazine has highlighted her success, noting her frequent position at the top of both the ‘Most Read’ and ‘Most Sold’ fiction charts.
Andam’s eleventh book, The Infirmary, serves as a prequel to the bestselling DCI Ryan series and was adapted into a major Audible Originals audio drama. The production features a star-studded cast including Tom Bateman, Kevin Whately, Bertie Carvel, Hermione Norris, and Alun Armstrong.
In addition to her work on the DCI Ryan series, Andam launched the Alexander Gregory Thrillers with the novel Impostor, which was shortlisted for Crime & Thriller Book of the Year at the 2020 British Book Awards. The audiobook, narrated by Hugh Dancy, was also a finalist at the New York Festivals Radio Awards in the Best Fiction Audiobook of the Year category. She was again shortlisted in 2023 for Bamburgh, the nineteenth book in the DCI Ryan series.
Andam’s outstanding contribution to crime fiction was recognized when she was shortlisted for the Crime Writers’ Association’s ‘Dagger in the Library’ award in 2021 and again in 2024. This prestigious honor celebrates an author’s entire body of work and their impact on library readers across the UK, as well as their ongoing support of public libraries.
Born in Northumberland, Andam studied Law at King’s College, University of London, followed by postgraduate studies in Paris and Florence. She spent several years working as a lawyer in London before making the bold decision to pursue her passion for writing full-time. Today, she lives in Northumberland with her husband and two children.
Through her publishing imprint, Dark Skies Publishing, Andam actively supports a wide range of philanthropic initiatives. To learn more about her charitable projects, please visit the Philanthropy section.