Jassy Mackenzie was born in Rhodesia and moved to South Africa when she was eight years old. She lives in Kyalami near Johannesburg and edits and writes for the annual publication Best of South Africa. She is the author of three novels in the Jade de Jong series.
"“Searing… Mackenzie’s blend of contemporary South African issues with Jade’s inner turmoil is pitch perfect, and the true cliffhanger will leave fans eager for more.” —Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW “A white-knuckle thriller with an utterly chilling finale.”—Tess Gerritsen ""[H]igh suspense, complex story, and almost non-stop action."" —Gumshoe Review Praise for the Jade de Jong series: “Remarkable.”—The New York Times Book Review"