Helen Fitzgerald

Helen Fitzgerald

Helen FitzGerald is the second youngest of thirteen children. She grew up in the small town of Kilmore, Victoria, Australia, and studied English and History at the University of Melbourne. Via India and London, Helen came to Glasgow University where she completed a Diploma and Masters in Social Work. She has worked as a probation and parole officer for ten years, most of it in Barlinnie, where she helps to prepare serious offenders for release. She's married to screenwriter Sergio Casci, and they have two children.

Titles by Helen Fitzgerald



Bloody Women

Bloody Women
Returning to Scotland to organise her wedding, Catriona is overcome with the jitters. She decides to tie up loose ends before settling permanently in Tuscany, and seeks out her ex-boyfriends. Only problem is, they all end up dead and Catriona is the prime suspect.


Bloody Women

Bloody Women
A thrilling tale for lovers of action from the author of The Devil's Staircase.


Devil's Staircase, The

Devil's Staircase, The
Bronny, a young Australian, finds herself down and out in London. She’s a sheltered girl - gentle and kind - who has spent her teenage years in a fearful bubble. She’s never taken drugs, had sex or killed anyone. Within six weeks she’s done all three.


The Devil's Staircase

The Devil's Staircase
Bronny, a young Australian, finds herself down and out in London. She's a sweet girl who has spent her teenage years in a fearful, cautious bubble. She's never taken drugs, had sex or killed anyone. Within six weeks she's done all three.