Suja Sukumar writes diverse YA suspense novels with main characters from the South Asian diaspora. She is a member of SCBWI, Crime Writers of Color, Sisters in Crime, and International Thriller Writers. She is also a physician in suburban Detroit, where she lives with her family. When Mimi Went Missing, her debut novel, is nominated for the Anthony Award for Best YA/Children's Novel.
Praise for When Mimi Went Missing She Reads Most Anticipated YA Thrillers of Fall “[A] heartstopping debut.” —Teen Vogue “When Mimi Went Missing is a chilling psychological thriller that delves deep into the bonds of sisterhood, grief, trauma, and loss. Suja Sukumar displays a real gift at portraying the complex dynamics between teen girls. A promising debut!” —Tanaz Bhathena, award-winning author of A Girl Like That “When Mimi Went Missing had me up all night missing sleep, but I had to find out what happened to Tanvi and her cousin. It’s a fast-paced, heart pounding, character driven story that’s perfect for thriller lovers. It’s hard to believe this is Suja Sukumar’s debut novel. A much needed addition to the YA crime fiction genre, she’s already been added to my must-read author list!” —Kellye Garrett, award-winning author of Missing White Woman “Full of unpredictable twists and turns, When Mimi Went Missing gripped me from start to finish with nail-biting tight pacing and unreliable narration. Readers won’t be able to put it down!” —Katie Zhao, author of How We Fall Apart “This book had me guessing to the very (shocking) end. I was hooked. Readers who appreciate stories with twisty narratives, mental health struggles, and immigrant family dynamics will definitely want to check this out.” —Francesca Padilla, author of What’s Coming to Me “When Mimi Went Missing is a sharp, twisty psychological thriller that delicately explores themes of grief and loss. Suja Sukumar has written an affecting debut that will stay with you long after reading. A gritty, heartrending story with an unpredictable ending!” —Dana Mele, author of Summer's Edge “A heart-pounding debut that will have you frantically turning pages until the very end as it keeps you guessing about what really happened that night.” —Kelly deVos, author of Go Hunt Me