Christopher Fowler was the multiple award-winning author of almost fifty novels and short story collections, including the celebrated Bryant & May mysteries. His other novels include Roofworld, Spanky, The Sand Men and Hot Water. He has also written two acclaimed memoirs, Paperboy (winner of the Green Carnation Prize) and Film Freak, plus The Book of Forgotten Authors and Peculiar London, Bryant and May's singular and eccentric guide to the city. In 2015 Chris was awarded the Crime Writers Association's coveted 'Dagger in the Library' for his body of work. He lived in London and Barcelona. Diagnosed with cancer just as the UK went into lockdown in 2020, Chris died on 2nd March 2023.
One of the glories of the modern crime fiction field? The
deliriously eccentric books by Christopher Fowler . . . this
exuberantly written entry is as entertaining as any of its
predecessors
*FINANCIAL TIMES*
Clever, funny
*THE SUN*
As always, Fowler does a masterly job of balancing humour with an
ingeniously crafted plot. Devoted fans will be more than
satisfied.
*PUBLISHERS WEEKLY starred review*
Christopher Fowler's writing is exquisite. His deep reverence for -
and knowledge of - the dark and lonely pathways trodden by
centuries of Londoners is compelling . . . the dialogue sparkles
and the jokes are laugh-out-loud.'
*FULLY BOOKED 2017*
There is always room for comic crime capers on the bookshelves of
discerning readers, with Christopher Fowler's books having long
been on the forefront of the subgenre. Here's to many more tales of
our intrepid heroes as they solve seemingly impossible crimes in
the most entertaining fashion.
*CRIMINAL ELEMENT*
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