My life in books: I couldn’t believe somebody built ‘Jurassic Park’ on blank paper

Bestselling crime writer Catherine Ryan Howard has just delivered the first draft of her new book which is due out next summer

Catherine Ryan Howard: 'I thought I’d never understand why people risk life and limb — and spend a small fortune — attempting to summit Everest until I read Into Thin Air by John Krakauer. ' Picture: Bríd O'Donovan.

Catherine Ryan Howard is a bestselling crime writer, originally from Cork, and now based in Dublin. 

Her latest book, Buyer Beware, published by Transworld, is out now.