Vikki Patis is a bestselling author of suspense novels with a gothic twist. Return to Blackwater House was published in March 2022 by Hodder & Stoughton, and her debut horror novel will be published in 2026.
She also writes historical fiction as Victoria Hawthorne. Her debut, The House at Helygen, was published in April 2022 by Quercus and later became a bestseller. The Darkest Night was released in April 2024 and was the runner-up for the ADCI Literary Prize.
Vikki has written articles for numerous publications about her experiences of living with a disability. Alongside writing, she provides a range of services within the publishing sphere, including editing, website design, mentoring, and regulatory compliance consulting.
Originally from North London, she lives in NE Scotland with her wife, two wild golden retrievers, and an even wilder cat.
“Patis is proving herself to be the queen of page-turning reads.”
— Tiffany McDaniel, bestselling author of Betty
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