Nicci French – pen name of British husband-and-wife writing duo Nicci Gerrard and Sean French, authors of psychological thrillers such as The Safe House and the Frieda Klein series. Their novels blend taut plotting with psychological insight, exploring themes of fear, trust, and trauma. Writing together for decades, they’ve built a distinctive voice both dark and compassionate.
📚 The Frieda Klein series runs across 8 novels, each linked to a day of the week. 💬 They write alternating sections, then edit until their voices are seamless. 🖋 Both worked as journalists, sharpening their eye for social detail. 🌍 Their books are translated into more than 20 languages and sell worldwide. 📖 Stories often balance trauma and violence with hope and resilience. 🎬 Several works have been adapted for television. 🏆 Recognised with awards for contributions to British crime fiction. 👥 Their partnership in life mirrors their partnership on the page. 📦 Their style is described as “dark realism with warmth.” 🙂 Funny note: they joke that co-writing a novel is a better marriage test than therapy.