Louise Burfitt-Dons

Louise Burfitt-Dons is a British author of intelligent thrillers exploring power, deception, and the psychological cost of truth. Her novels include the Karen Andersen Intelligence Thrillers—The Missing Activist, The Killing of the Cherrywood MP, and The Secret War—and the Cold War espionage novel Our Man in Kuwait.

Born in Kuwait, Louise draws on her international upbringing and global experience to craft tightly plotted stories with geopolitical bite and emotional depth. Her thrillers often spin out from real-world events, weaving together political intrigue, psychological tension, and conspiratorial twists with a literary edge.

A former screenwriter and established anti-bullying campaigner, Louise founded the UK charity Act Against Bullying and co-created Kindness Day UK. She is also a sought-after speaker and commentator on social issues.

Louise has lived in France and Australia, travelled extensively, and now lives in Chiswick, West London with her husband. She has two daughters and a granddaughter.