Mark Greenwood
Author of Historical Fiction
based in WA
Mark Greenwood is a history hunter. He enjoys delving into baffling mysteries, searching for lost treasures and investigating unsolved cold cases. His award-winning books include The History Mysteries series and the History Hunter series, The Legend of Lasseter’s Reef, The Happiness Box, The Book of Stone and Jandamarra, illustrated by Terry Denton.
Mark often teams with his wife, illustrator Frané Lessac, to produce well-known titles such as Ned Kelly and the Green Sash, The Legend of Moondyne Joe, Simpson and His Donkey, Midnight – the story of a light horse and the Our Country series – Ancient Wonders and Where History Happened, a 2024 CBCA Honor Book.
In 2025, Mark’ will celebrate the release of two new middle grade books in his ‘History Hunter’ series – The Deadly Diamond and The Wonder Horse, along with new picture books – Lucky’s Star (CSRIO) and The Legend of Jesse Hickman (NLA).
Find out more about Mark and his books at: www.markgreenwood.com.au
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This author holds a Working with Children Check (WWCC).
