C.J. Tudor

Caroline "C. J." Tudor is a British author whose books include The Chalk Man and The Hiding Place (titled The Taking of Annie Thorne in the U.S.).

Early life and career Tudor was born in Salisbury, England but grew up in Nottingham. She left school at 16 against her teachers' advice, and in spite of her good grades.

Her first novel, The Chalk Man, was published in January 2018 by Crown Publishing. Reviews were mixed. The Sun said "[Tudor] weaves a complex and captivating story in her first novel.". The Irish Independent said the book "has an intriguing and creepy premise — but ultimately falls apart after a series of improbable, shading to outlandish, plot twists."

This was followed by The Hiding Place in 2019, The Other People in 2020, The Burning Girls in 2021, The Drift in 2023, and The Gathering in 2024.

In 2023, The Burning Girls was adapted for as a TV series by Hans Rosenfeldt and Camilla Ahlgren. It was developed by Buccaneer Media for Paramount+, starring Samantha Morton and Ruby Stokes.

CJ Tudor lives in Sussex with her partner and daughter.