Catherine Lea

Catherine Lea is the author of the Elizabeth McClaine series of thrillers and the DI Nyree Bradshaw crime series of gripping procedural thrillers set in New Zealand's Far North. Known for their twisting plots, psychological depth, and atmospheric settings, Catherine's books explore not just crime, but the emotional aftermath left in its wake. Fans of Ann Cleeves and Tana French will find a new favourite in DI Nyree Bradshaw—a complex, resilient detective navigating justice, family, and her own dark past.

Catherine was the driving force behind the Northland Writers, Readers and Poets Festival, an celebration of storytelling and creativity. Based in Kerikeri, she works to spotlight voices from Aotearoa and foster meaningful conversations across the arts.

When she isn't plotting her next murder (on the page), Catherine is rewriting her beloved YA comedy-mystery series The Mysteries of Mosey Blaine and dreaming of seeing DI Nyree Bradshaw on screen. With book #3 in the series, THE DEEPER THE DEAD, now released in August 25, and the fourth installment of the series under contract, Nyree is still going strong.