Agustina Bazterrica is an Argentine novelist, short story writer, and editor, known for her provocative and socially engaged fiction. Born in 1974 in Buenos Aires, she has gained international recognition for exploring themes of power, consumption, and human behavior, often with a dark, speculative edge. Her writing frequently challenges readers to confront uncomfortable ethical questions, blending literary depth with social critique.

Bazterrica achieved global attention with her novel Tender Is the Flesh (Cadáver exquisito in Spanish), a dystopian work that examines dehumanization and morality in a chillingly imaginative world. She has also published collections of short stories and contributed to literary magazines, establishing herself as a significant voice in contemporary Argentine literature. Her work has been translated into multiple languages, expanding her readership beyond Latin America.