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Amy Doak writes mysteries filled with action, adventure, fun and heart.

Her popular Eleanor Jones series consists of Eleanor Jones Is Not A Murderer, Eleanor Jones Can't Keep A Secret and Eleanor Jones Is Playing With Fire. A fourth title in the series: Eleanor Jones Is Not Drowing, will be released in mid 2026.

A stand along YA mystery thriller: What Have They Done To Liza McLean? was released in late 2025. Amy lives in regional Victoria with her husband, two teenage children, and a very grumpy cat.

Amy’s Books

  • Red school locker with black handwritten text and a white note that says 'NOT' taped on it. The locker has a small book tucked to the covered right side.
  • A sign on a window reads 'Eleanor Jones can't keep a secret' in yellow lettering. There are additional smaller signs and stickers, including a red sticker stating 'Eleanor Jones is not a murderer,' on the wooden siding of a building with peeling paint.
  • Book cover of 'Eleanor Jones is Playing with Fire' by Amy Doak, featuring a matchstick igniting with blue and orange flames, torn paper edges around the title.
  • Close-up of a book cover featuring a woman with long hair underwater, with a quote by Eleanor Jones that questions her guilt in a murder case, and includes the Penguin Publishing logo.

Amy’s Services

  • Enhance your career with one-on-one mentoring with Amy Doak. These in-depth session/s will be tailored to you and your career goals whether you’re an aspiring writer, an emerging writer or even an established author looking for advice or a fresh pair of eyes. Choose one-off sessions or monthly for three to six months.

  • In this informal virtual catch-up session, you’ll have one hour to ask a Amy anything you want to know.

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