M.A. Knight is a British author of psychological thrillers. Her debut novel, Dangerous Game (2025), is the first in the Mallory Burke Mysteries series. A former mental health professional, Knight draws on years of clinical experience to shape her characters and plot.
M.A. Knight studied psychology and worked in psychiatric care, treating patients with a variety of diagnoses. This background informs her fiction, providing material and perspective. In interviews, Knight has linked her writing to her time in clinical settings, citing the exposure to human complexity as central.
Knight began writing after leaving clinical work. Dangerous Game follows psychologist Dr Mallory Burke during a hurricane in New Orleans. As the city floods, Burke searches for a missing patient accused of murder. The story unfolds inside Bellmont Psychiatric Hospital, revealing hidden histories and professional conflicts.
The novel explores trauma, memory, ethics and institutional systems. The setting heightens the tension between Burke's clinical instincts and official procedures. Knight's style reflects her knowledge of psychiatry and behavioural nuances.
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M.A. Knight studied psychology and worked in psychiatric care, treating patients with a variety of diagnoses. This background informs her fiction, providing material and perspective. In interviews, Knight has linked her writing to her time in clinical settings, citing the exposure to human complexity as central.
Knight began writing after leaving clinical work. Dangerous Game follows psychologist Dr Mallory Burke during a hurricane in New Orleans. As the city floods, Burke searches for a missing patient accused of murder. The story unfolds inside Bellmont Psychiatric Hospital, revealing hidden histories and professional conflicts.
The novel explores trauma, memory, ethics and institutional systems. The setting heightens the tension between Burke's clinical instincts and official procedures. Knight's style reflects her knowledge of psychiatry and behavioural nuances.
Photo credit: nextchapter.pub
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