Kathryn Fox

Kathryn Fox is an accomplished Australian author, renowned for her medical thrillers. She is a medical practitioner with a particular interest in forensic medicine, which is reflected in her work. All of her novels feature her main character, Dr. Anya Crichton. Fox's background in medicine has given her a unique perspective and expertise in the genre, and her work has been translated into more than a dozen languages. It is worth noting that there is another Kathryn Fox who writes romance novels, so it is important to differentiate between the two.

Fox is not only a successful author but also a passionate proponent of literacy and health. She is a bestselling author and has won multiple awards and nominations for her work in the medical thriller genre. In addition to her writing, Fox is a public speaker and founded the Read for Life charity, which provides education for underprivileged native children in Australia. Fox's work as a medical practitioner, combined with her advocacy for literacy and health, has earned her a reputation as one of the few famously known Australian authors.

Fox's debut novel, Malicious Intent, received international acclaim and won the 2005 Davitt award for adult fiction. It was also shortlisted for the Ned Kelly best debut novel award and became the number one crime book on Amazon in the UK and Germany, surpassing The Da Vinci Code. Fox is also the author of several other internationally acclaimed and bestselling novels, including Without Consent, Skin and Bone, Blood Born, Death Mask, Cold Grave, and Fatal Impact. In her spare time, Fox enjoys reading and playing the harp, although she admits she is not very skilled at it. Fox currently resides in Sydney, Australia, where she continues to work as a general practitioner, medical journalist, and novelist.