Susan Barker

Susan Barker is a British author known for her ambitious, genre-blending novels that explore Chinese history and reincarnation. Her acclaimed novel "The Incarnations" follows a Beijing taxi driver who receives mysterious letters revealing his past lives across six centuries of Chinese history. The book was longlisted for the Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction and the Encore Award. Her earlier work "Old Soul" similarly examines themes of identity and memory through interconnected narratives. Barker's fiction is characterized by its bold imagination, intricate storytelling, and deep engagement with Chinese culture. She divides her time between London and Beijing.