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Amy Doak
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Amy Doak writes mysteries filled with action, adventure, fun and heart. Her debut Young Adult novel Eleanor Jones is not a Murderer won the 2024 Davitt Award for Best Crime Novel; was a CBCA 2024 notable; and was shortlisted for both the 2024 ABIA Awards Books of the Year for Older Readers, and for the 2024 Davitt Awards Best Debut Crime Novel. She has two more mysteries for teens coming out in 2025.
Amy lives in regional Victoria with her husband, two teenage children, dog, and a very grumpy cat.

Books by Amy Doak

Eleanor Jones is Not a Murderer

Karen McManus and Holly Jackson meets Fleur Ferris in this fast-paced YA murder mystery.

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Eleanor Jones Can’t Keep a Secret

Eleanor Jones stirs up more mystery and danger in this fast-paced YA mystery.

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Eleanor Jones is Playing with Fire

Eleanor Jones stirs up more mystery and danger in this fast-paced YA mystery.

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