Christopher Fowler
Christopher Fowler
1953-03-26 – 3 March 2023 · From United Kingdom- Books
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Christopher Fowler (1953-2023) was an English novelist and short story writer born in Greenwich, London. Before turning to fiction he worked in film marketing, co-founding the promotion company The Creative Partnership. He is best known for the Bryant & May series, which follows two elderly detectives in London's Peculiar Crimes Unit and began with Full Dark House in 2003.
His other work spans horror, black comedy and crime, including Roofworld, Spanky, Calabash and Psychoville, along with more than a hundred short stories, screenplays, graphic novels, stage and audio plays and the memoir Paperboy. He won the CWA Dagger in the Library in 2015 and a British Fantasy Award, and was elected to the Detection Club in 2021.
He died in London in March 2023.
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Christopher Fowler is widely recognized for his Bryant & May series, which features two elderly detectives solving unusual cases in London. This series blends mystery with a distinctive sense of British humor and historical detail.
The Bryant & May series should be read in publication order to follow the character development and ongoing storylines. While each book presents a self-contained mystery, there are overarching narratives that benefit from sequential reading.
Fowler's work is characterized by its unique blend of genres, often combining elements of mystery, horror, and dark humor. He frequently explores the hidden, often macabre, aspects of London's history and urban landscape.