Leslie Wolfe

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Leslie Wolfe
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Born1967 (age 57–58)
United States
OccupationNovelist
LanguageEnglish
Alma mater University of Maryland
Genre Thriller, crime thriller
Years active2011–present
Notable worksThe Surgeon (2023), [1]

A Beautiful Couple (2024), [2]

If I Go Missing (2024) [3]

The Girl You Killed (2021) [4]
Website
www.lesliewolfe.com
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Leslie Wolfe (born 1967) is an American author of psychological thrillers and crime fiction. She has been published by Bookouture (an imprint of Hachette UK), Grand Central Publishing, and Thomas & Mercer, with her books translated into more than twenty languages, including French, Spanish, Portuguese, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, and Norwegian. [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]

Contents

Her 2023 thriller The Surgeon reached no. 1 on the UK Kindle Store and remained in the U.S. Amazon Charts top 100 for more than three months. It was selected by Reviewed.com as one of the best mystery books of 2023. [10]

Career

Wolfe published her debut novel, Executive, in 2011. [11]

In 2020, Bookouture announced a three-book deal with Wolfe for the Detective Kay Sharp series, introducing criminal psychologist Kay Sharp as protagonist. [12] The first installment, The Girl from Silent Lake, was released in February 2021. Bookouture subsequently re-signed Wolfe for additional titles in the Kay Sharp series and standalone thrillers in 2022. [13] [14]

Her 2023 standalone novel, The Surgeon, was a commercial success, reaching the top of the Kindle chart in the UK and earning a print edition release in the U.S. by Grand Central Publishing. The book was highlighted in Reviewed.com’s year-end list of best mystery thrillers. [15]

In September 2023, Bookouture signed Wolfe for another psychological thriller, following the success of The Surgeon. [5]

In 2025, Thomas & Mercer acquired Wolfe’s novel Ransom and a second book in a two-book deal brokered by Robert Gottlieb of Trident Media. Publishers Weekly described Ransom as “a fast-paced, addictive thriller about a sophisticated socialite who manipulates the rich—only to be framed for murder.” Publication is scheduled for summer 2026. [16]

Hachette/Bookouture display for ''If I Go Missing'' at the London Book Fair (2024). Hachette (Bookouture) display - London Book Fair 2024 - If I Go Missing by Leslie Wolfe.png
Hachette/Bookouture display for ‘‘If I Go Missing’’ at the London Book Fair (2024).
Hachette display for ''The Hospital'' at the Frankfurt Book Fair (2024). Hachette display - Frankfurt Book Fair 2024 - The Hospital.png
Hachette display for ‘‘The Hospital’’ at the Frankfurt Book Fair (2024).

Her works have been promoted internationally by Hachette UK at major trade fairs, including the London Book Fair 2024 (If I Go Missing) [17] and the Frankfurt Book Fair 2024 (The Hospital). [18]

Writing style and themes

Publishers and reviewers have described Wolfe’s writing as high-concept, twist-driven, and cinematic in pacing. Her novels frequently feature strong female leads, psychological suspense, and technology-driven plots. Bookouture described her as delivering “jaw-dropping reveals and pulse-pounding action every time.” [5]

Reception

Wolfe’s novels have been reviewed by major trade outlets including Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, and Booklist.

International Editions

Bibliography

Standalone titles

Tess Winnett series

Detective Kay Sharp series

Baxter and Holt series

Alex Hoffmann series

Screenplays

References

  1. ↑ "The Surgeon (2023)". Amazon.
  2. ↑ "A Beautiful Couple (2024)". Amazon.
  3. ↑ "If I Go Missing(2024)". Amazon.
  4. ↑ "The Girl You Killed (2021)". Amazon.
  5. 1 2 3 4 Kalavrezou, Myrto (2023-09-04). "Bookouture signs a new thriller from bestseller Leslie Wolfe". Bookouture. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
  6. ↑ "A cœurs ouverts". Gallimard (in French). 2024-04-11. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
  7. ↑ Wolfe, Leslie. "La chirurgienne de Leslie Wolfe - Editions J'ai Lu". www.jailu.com (in French). Retrieved 2025-08-29.
  8. ↑ Amazon.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese). ASIN   6559574601 .
  9. ↑ "Leslie Wolfe". Jentas DK (in Danish). Retrieved 2025-08-29.
  10. ↑ Kennzie, Jada; Writer, Staff; Hunter, Bargain; shopaholic. "15 best mysteries to read in 2023". Reviewed. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
  11. 1 2 "Executive (2011)".
  12. ↑ sleepingkiwi (2020-04-23). "Bookouture sign bestselling crime-author Leslie Wolfe". Bookouture. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
  13. ↑ sleepingkiwi (2022-03-07). "Bookouture re-sign contracts with thriller authors Kovach, Herron and Wolfe". Bookouture. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
  14. ↑ sleepingkiwi (2022-07-28). "Bookouture re-signs contracts with Elliot, Seeber and Wolfe". Bookouture. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
  15. ↑ Kennzie, Jada; Writer, Staff; Hunter, Bargain; shopaholic. "15 best mysteries to read in 2023". Reviewed. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
  16. ↑ Maher |, John. "Book Deals: Week of May 5, 2025". PublishersWeekly.com. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
  17. ↑ Sroman12 (2025-04-30), English: Hachette (Bookouture) display - London Book Fair 2024 - If I Go Missing by Leslie Wolfe , retrieved 2025-08-29{{citation}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  18. ↑ Sroman12 (2024-10-31), English: Hachette display – Frankfurt Book Fair 2024 – The Hospital , retrieved 2025-08-29{{citation}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  19. ↑ La cirujana (in European Spanish). 2024-07-08.
  20. ↑ "Dawn Girl (2016)".
  21. ↑ "Devil's Move".
  22. ↑ "The Backup Asset (2015)".
  23. ↑ "The Ghost Pattern".
  24. ↑ "Operation Sunset".
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