Darden North’s mystery and thriller novels have been awarded nationally, most notably an IPPY in Southern Fiction for Points of Origin and Party Favors. His other novels include Rooftop, The 5 Manners of Death, Wiggle Room, Fresh Frozen, and House Call. 

North has moderated or served on writing panels and spoken at writing conferences including ThrillerFest, the 2024 Mississippi Book Festival, Killer Nashville, the 29th Natchez Literary and Cinema Celebration, Murder on the Menu, SIBA Thriller Panel, and Murder in the Magic City. He has been Chairman of the Board of the Mississippi Public Broadcasting Foundation and a member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of the Mississippi State Medical Association. 

A native of the Mississippi Delta and a magma cum laude, Hall of Fame graduate of Ole Miss, North is a gynecologist and lives in Jackson with his wife Sally. He is the 2025-26 President of the South Central Obstetrical and Gynecological Society (SCOGS). Sally and Darden enjoy their family, traveling, and other outdoor activities.