Amy Doak
Author • Grades 6 – 12
SUSPENSE AND MYSTERY
Award-winning author Amy Doak is quickly making her mark in YA crime fiction with her gripping Eleanor Jones series. Amy’s 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. The sequel, Eleanor Jones Can’t Keep A Secret, has been shortlisted for the 2025 Indie Book Awards and is a CBCA 2025 notable. Excitingly, Amy will launch her brand-new title in this series, Eleanor Jones Is Playing With Fire, right here at Whitsunday Voices 2025.Amy will unravel the secrets of crafting thrilling stories, from building suspense to solving mysteries. Perfect for young detectives and aspiring crime writers!
Pre-order your Festival books to avoid the bookshop queues!
Sessions
107 Thursday 9.15am Grades 7–9
118 Thursday 10.45am Grades 9–12
139 Thursday 1.30pm Grades 9–12
217 Friday 10.45am Grades 6–8
228 Friday 12.15pm Grades 7–9
239 Friday 1.30pm Grades 9–12
