Nicholas Woode-Smith

Nicholas Woode-Smith writes fast-paced, character-driven urban fantasy set in a magic-scarred Cape Town. He is the author of the long-running Kat Drummond series and the darker, vampire-focused Blood Veil series, both known for intense world building, sharp humour, and high-stakes supernatural action.

His books follow monster hunters, detectives, and supernatural misfits as they battle necromancers, demons, and the secrets lurking beneath South Africa’s Mother City. Readers who enjoy immersive worlds, relentless pacing, and a blend of grit and wit often find themselves binging through his interconnected universes.

When not writing, Nicholas explores Cape Town, plays far too many video games, and trains his dogs while pretending they aren't secretly bossing him around. Follow him on Amazon to be notified about new adventures in the Katverse.