Shane Peacock (born 1957 in Port Arthur, Ontario) is a Canadian novelist, playwright, journalist, and television screenwriter. He's best known for his Boy Sherlock Holmes series for young adults, which has been published in ten countries in twelve languages and has received and been nominated for numerous award. His plays have been produced by the 4th Line Theatre; his documentaries have included Team Spirit, aired on the CTV national network, and among his novels are Last Message, part of the Seven Series for young readers; Double You, its sequel; and Separated, its prequel. His crime novel series for adult readers, the Northern Gothic Mysteries, debuted in 2024 with As We Forgive Others, and the sequel A Place of Secrets appeared in 2025. Source: Wikipedia (en)