Christopher Fowler is the multi award-winning author of over thirty novels and twelve short story collections, including Roofworld, Spanky, Calabash, Hell Train and ten Bryant & May mystery novels. He currently writes a weekly column in the Independent on Sunday and reviews for the Financial Times. He lives in King’s Cross in London.

A real discovery for the judges this year, Fowler’s Bryant and May series has become a firm favourite with the judges who enjoyed reading about the irascible duo and the fascinating details Fowler uses about his locations.