About Brian

Brian Falkner is a bestselling author of books for children and young adults. From wild adventures to gripping sci-fi, his work has inspired young readers worldwide. When not writing, he’s visiting schools, running writing camps, or exploring new story ideas.

He is also the creator of Write Like an Author, the popular writing camp program for young writers, and Litbridge Education, a classroom-based, curriculum-aligned creative writing program for schools.

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Spider Games

New Release: Spider Games is here! Nick is a little different – nervous, timid and socially awkward, absolutely the wrong person to be caught in a deadly spy game of cat and mouse.

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Books by Brian Falkner

Katipo Joe: Wolf's Lair
Katipo Joe: Wolf's Lair
"The third beheading I witnessed during the war was the only one that really mattered, the only person who was close to me" —From the memoirs of Joseph St George. The harrowing and...
The Science Creature
The Science Creature
It was just an ordinary day at Acne Intermediate School (Until it wasn’t)

WARNING: STINKTONIUM
Do not add to science experiments.
Do not expose to air, water, or...
Spider Games
Spider Games
Right now, the end of civilisation is the least of my problems. Nick is a little different – nervous, timid and socially awkward, absolutely the wrong person to be caught in a deadly spy game of...