Pete Sherlock

Pete Sherlock is an investigative journalist at the BBC, based in Birmingham. He started his journalism career working for several local newspapers across London, and has won a Wincott Award for data journalism and an award for editorial innovation at the Drum Online Media Awards. He is also a volunteer mentor for students wanting to break into journalism. Pete inherited his love of literature from his mum, and he studied English Literature at the University of Birmingham. He has been writing short stories and poems ever since.

The Mask of Merryvale Manor is his debut novel publishing in June 2024.