Liann Zhang is a second-generation Chinese Canadian who splits her time between Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario. After a short stint as a skincare content creator, she graduated from the University of Toronto with a degree in psychology and criminology.
Julie Chan Is Dead is her first novel.
Awards: Libbys (2026) see all
Genres: Mystery
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