Sadeqa Johnson is the New York Times bestselling author of six novels. Her novel, The House of Eve, was an instant New York Times bestseller, Reese’s Book Club selection, NAACP Image Award nominee, Goodreads Choice Award finalist and Target Book Club pick. Her previous novel, Yellow Wife, was the Library of Virginia’s Literary People’s Choice Award winner, Goodreads Choice Award finalist, Hurston/Wright Foundation Legacy finalist, BCALA Literary Award honoree and a Barnes & Noble Book Club selection. Her newest novel, Keeper of Lost Children, was published on February 10, 2026. Originally from Philadelphia, Sadeqa currently lives near Richmond, Virginia.