Arts·Q with Tom Power

Thriller writer Ruth Ware has never done a sequel — until now

The British novelist sits down with Q guest host Ali Hassan to discuss her second Lo Blacklock book, The Woman in Suite 11.

In a Q interview, the British novelist discusses her second Lo Blacklock book, The Woman in Suite 11

A smiling woman wearing glasses sits in front of a studio microphone.
Ruth Ware in the Q studio in Toronto. (Vivian Rashotte/CBC)

Bestselling author Ruth Ware doesn't do sequels, or so she's said. After nine standalone psychological thrillers, the British novelist has released The Woman in Suite 11, which is a follow-up to her hit 2016 book, The Woman in Cabin 10. Ware sits down with guest host Ali Hassan to tell us how her readers persuaded her to take another look at her character Lo Blacklock — a travel journalist who seems to find herself on the deadly end of luxury excursions. Plus, Ware explains how maternity leave put her on the path to becoming a professional writer.

The full interview with Ruth Ware is available on our podcast, Q with Tom Power. Listen and follow wherever you get your podcasts.


Interview with Ruth Ware produced by Ben Edwards.