Lisa Ballantyne

Lisa Ballantyne is a Scottish novelist and former journalist known for her emotionally resonant psychological suspense and character-driven drama. Educated at the University of St Andrews, she spent years working in journalism before turning to fiction.

She achieved international acclaim with her debut novel The Guilty, which was translated into dozens of languages and shortlisted for multiple literary awards. Her subsequent novels, including The Innocent One and Little White Lies, explore complex questions of morality, childhood trauma, and justice.

Ballantyne’s empathetic storytelling and intricate plotting have earned her a dedicated global readership. Her books offer deep psychological insights into human relationships and ethical gray areas.