Author
Jennifer Hillier
Associated Country
Canada
Jennifer Hillier is a Canadian author known for psychological thrillers and crime fiction that combine intricate plotting with emotionally complex characters. Her novels explore themes of obsession, revenge, trauma, deception, and the hidden lives of seemingly ordinary people, creating suspenseful stories that balance shocking twists with psychological depth. Through her compelling narratives and sharp character work, Hillier has established herself as a leading voice in contemporary thriller fiction.
Born in Canada and of Filipino heritage, Hillier draws on a wide range of influences to create stories that examine the consequences of secrets, difficult choices, and the lasting impact of the past. Her fiction is characterized by tightly constructed plots, mounting tension, and morally complex characters whose motivations unfold gradually over the course of the narrative.
Over the course of her career, Hillier has earned widespread critical acclaim for her novels, receiving major awards and building an international readership. Through her blend of psychological insight, suspense, and emotionally resonant storytelling, she has become one of the most respected authors working in modern crime and thriller fiction.
Born in Canada and of Filipino heritage, Hillier draws on a wide range of influences to create stories that examine the consequences of secrets, difficult choices, and the lasting impact of the past. Her fiction is characterized by tightly constructed plots, mounting tension, and morally complex characters whose motivations unfold gradually over the course of the narrative.
Over the course of her career, Hillier has earned widespread critical acclaim for her novels, receiving major awards and building an international readership. Through her blend of psychological insight, suspense, and emotionally resonant storytelling, she has become one of the most respected authors working in modern crime and thriller fiction.
Books
Heart of Glass 2026
Seaside is a small coastal town, known originally for the local amusement park. But twenty-five years ago, a serial killer dubbed The Carnival Killer confessed to the murder of a local high school...
Freak 2025
The bodies of naked young women, each carved with letters and numbers, are turning up dead all around Seattle. The letters match the initials of Abby Maddox, in prison for the attempted murder of a...
When Paris Peralta is arrested in her own bathroom—covered in blood, holding a straight razor, her celebrity husband dead in the bathtub behind her—she knows she'll be charged with murder. But as bad...
Little Secrets 2021
All it takes to unravel a life is one little secret...
Marin had the perfect life. Married to her college sweetheart, she owns a chain of upscale hair salons, and Derek runs his own company. They're...
Creep 2021
A popular psychology professor in Seattle, Sheila works hard to keep her secrets hidden. On the surface, she’s an expert in human behavior and a well-liked educator, but nobody knows she’s a...
Jar of Hearts 2019
When she was sixteen years old, Angela Wong—one of the most popular girls in school—disappeared without a trace. Nobody ever suspected that her best friend, Georgina Shaw, now an executive and rising...
Wonderland 2015
Welcome to Wonderland. By day, it’s a magical place boasting a certain retro charm. Excited children, hands sticky with cotton candy, run frenetically from the Giant Octopus ride to the Spinning...
The Butcher 2014
In 1985, Edward Shank famously gunned down the Beacon Hill Butcher, ending the serial killer’s reign of terror over the city of Seattle. But now in his eighties, Edward’s action-packed glory days are...