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When she isn’t recovering from a self induced book hangover,Amanda Jayatissa runs corporate trainings on Communication Skills Development, and works tirelessly as the Chief Taste Tester at the cookie shop she co-owns. She grew up in Sri Lanka and has lived in the California bay area and British countryside, before relocating back to her sunny island, where she lives with her husband and two Tasmanian-devil-reincarnate huskies.
Awards: ITW (2022)
Genres: Mystery, Fantasy
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Amanda Jayatissa recommends
The Midnight Taxi (2026)
Yosha Gunasekera
"Yosha Gunasekera's debut reads like a hug from your tenacious, messy Sri Lankan aunty. A gripping mystery wrapped in a love letter to the immigrants of New York, it has all the elements of your next favorite read - an unstoppable force of a main character, a dead body found in a moving taxi, and a mouthwatering portrait of New York's food culture. Equal parts clever, funny and insightful, I didn't want this wild (taxi) ride to end!"
The Night Guests (2025)
Marina Scott
"Ominous, mournful, and deliciously creepy, Scott masterfully unpacks themes of grief and loneliness in this slow-burn historical gothic novel, perfect for fans of Mexican gothic. You will find yourself looking over your shoulder long after you finish this book!"
A New Lease on Death (2024)
(Ruby and Cordelia Mysteries, book 1)
Olivia Blacke
"Witty, fun, and propulsive, A New Lease on Death was an absolute delight. Blacke's keen eye for detail really shines through!"
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