Adam Maxwell


Adam Maxwell is an English author. He is best known for his crime novels for adults and chapter books for kids aged 6–12.

Early life

Maxwell grew up in Hetton-le-Hole. He studied English Studies at the University of Sunderland, graduating in 1998 and achieved a master's degree in Creative Writing from Northumbria University in 2005.

Personal life

He currently lives in Northumberland with his wife and daughter.

Fiction