Shirley Jackson

Renowned for her horror and mystery writing, Shirley Jackson crafted an innovative style over her two-decade career that earned her a prominent place within modern literature and hundreds of critical accolades. In 1948, The Road Through the Wall — a semi-autobiographical narrative of her childhood in California — marked her debut novel. It was followed by her acclaimed short story ‘The Lottery’ the following year, which explored the dark secrets of a seemingly golden small town.