Alex North books

Alex North is a British thriller and horror author, also known as Steve Mosby, best known for The Whisper Man. Find all of his books in publication order.

Anthologies

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Afraid of the Light 2020 Buy

Standalone Novels

Title Published Buy on Amazon
The Whisper Man 2019 Buy
The Shadows / The Shadow Friend / The Shadow Killer 2020 Buy
The Angel Maker / The Half Burnt House 2023 Buy
The Man Made of Smoke 2025 Buy
Dark Room 2025 Buy

Alex North is the pen name of British author Steve Mosby. Before adopting his pseudonym, Mosby published over ten crime novels in the UK. He reinvented himself as Alex North with the 2019 release of The Whisper Man, a creepy thriller about a father and son who move to a town haunted by a child killer known as “The Whisper Man.” The book became an international bestseller and was translated into more than 30 languages.

North’s novels blend horror with psychological suspense, often exploring how the past refuses to stay buried. The Shadows (also published as The Shadow Friend) digs into childhood memories and online darkness, while The Angel Maker examines obsession and identity. Each book works as a standalone story, so readers can pick them up in any order, though publication order is listed above for those who want to follow North’s development as a writer.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Alex North written?

Alex North has written six books across two series.

What was Alex North's first book?

Alex North’s first book is The Whisper Man, published in 2019.

Is Alex North a pen name?

Yes, Alex North is a pen name for British crime writer Steve Mosby, who previously published over ten novels under his real name before switching to the Alex North pseudonym in 2019.

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