Lucy V. Hay is a influential storyteller working at the sharp edge of crime, thriller and speculative fiction. Writing gritty psychological crime as L.V. Hay and high-concept, fantasy-infused suspense as Lizzie Fry, she is the author of acclaimed novels including The Coven, Little Boy Missing, and Do No Harm.

With over two decades as a professional script editor and story consultant, Lucy has helped shape countless screenplays and novels, serving as Head Reader for the London Screenwriters’ Festival and mentoring writers around the world through her influential Bang2write platform. Based in Devon and inspired by its dark history and folklore, her fiction blends tension, emotional depth and razor-sharp plotting, earning her a reputation as a leading voice in modern thriller writing across both publishing and screen.