Darcy Coates is a USA Today bestselling author renowned for her atmospheric horror, gothic suspense, and supernatural thrillers. Hailing from the Central Coast of Australia, she resides with her family, cats, and a garden full of herbs and vegetables.
Coates embarked on her writing journey in 2013, self-publishing her first novella, Once Returned. Her breakthrough came in 2015 with The Haunting of Gillespie House, which significantly boosted her readership. By 2019, her success led to a partnership with Sourcebooks' Poisoned Pen Press, bringing her works to a broader audience.
Her notable works include The Haunting of Ashburn House, Craven Manor, Hunted, and Gallows Hill. In 2025, she released The Vengeful Dead, the latest installment in her Gravekeeper series.
Coates' writing is characterized by a focus on mood and psychological tension, often set in isolated, decaying houses that evoke a sense of dread. She aims to capture the eerie atmosphere reminiscent of classic ghost stories and campfire tales.
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