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Helen Fitzgerald

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Shepparton, Australia

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Mystery & Thrillers, Young Adult

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Helen FitzGerald is the second youngest of thirteen children. She grew up in the small town of Kilmore, Victoria, Australia, and studied English and History at the University of Melbourne. Via India and London, Helen came to Glasgow University where she completed a Diploma and Masters in Social Work. She works part time as a criminal justice social worker in Glasgow. She's married to screenwriter Sergio Casci, and they have two children.

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Publication day is not like giving birth

People often say publication day is like giving birth. Here are five reasons why it’s not:

1. People are unlikely to tell you your baby isn’t as good as your last one.

2. No-one offers diamorphine to help you through it.

3. You don’t immediately lose weight when your book comes out.

4. The genre of your baby is obvious and does not spark heated debate.

5. No-one asks if you’ve already started making yo

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	The Cry 3.77 avg rating — 5,782 ratings — published 2013 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Viral 3.27 avg rating — 2,457 ratings — published 2016 — 16 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Worst Case Scenario 3.21 avg rating — 1,182 ratings — published 2019 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Donor 3.45 avg rating — 972 ratings — published 2011 — 19 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Devil's Staircase 3.51 avg rating — 856 ratings — published 2009 — 17 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Ash Mountain 3.59 avg rating — 809 ratings — published 2020 — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dead Lovely 3.52 avg rating — 782 ratings — published 2006 — 23 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Exit 3.48 avg rating — 759 ratings — published 2015 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Bloody Women 3.51 avg rating — 634 ratings — published 2009 — 13 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	My Last Confession 3.49 avg rating — 397 ratings — published 2007 — 13 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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“I WILL NOT TOLERATE INSOLENCE IN MY FUCKING COURT!’ Ruth”
― Helen Fitzgerald, Viral

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“No-one took sick leave anymore. Apart from anything, the workers were terrified that others would get a chance to look into their cases then out them as lazy and shit.”
― Helen Fitzgerald, Worst Case Scenario

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“One alcoholic parole officer. One month to go. One last client. What could possibly go wrong?”
― Helen Fitzgerald, Worst Case Scenario

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