Simone van der Vlugt

Simone van der Vlugt (born 15 December 1966) is a Dutch writer, known there for her historical and young adult novels.

Van der Vlugt (née Watertor) was born in Hoorn and started writing at an early age, submitting her first manuscript to a publisher at 13 years of age.

In 2004 Van der Vlugt wrote her first novel for adults, The Reunion, a psychological suspense thriller.

In 2012 she started a series of detective stories featuring Lois Elzinga, based in Alkmaar.

Van der Vlugt lives with her husband and two children in Alkmaar.