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Simon Kernick

(b.1966)

Simon Kernick is one of Britain's most exciting new thriller writers. He arrived on the scene with his highly acclaimed debut novel The Business of Dying, and his big breakthrough came with his novel Relentless which became the bestselling thriller of 2007. Simon's research is what makes his thrillers so authentic. He talks both on and off the record to members of Special Branch, the Anti-Terrorist Branch and the Serious and Organised Crime Agency, so he gets to hear first hand what actually happens in the dark and murky underbelly of UK crime.

Genres: Mystery, Thriller

New and upcoming books

November 2024

You All Die Tonight

Series

Dennis Milne
   1. The Business of Dying (2002)
   2. A Good Day to Die (2005)
   3. The Payback (2011)

John Gallan
1. The Murder Exchange (2003)
2. The Crime Trade (2004)

Tina Boyd
   1. The Crime Trade (2004)
   2. Relentless (2006)
   3. Deadline (2008)
   4. Target (2009)
   5. The Last 10 Seconds (2010)
   6. Ultimatum (2013)
   7. The Final Minute (2015)

Scope
1. Siege (2012)
2. Stay Alive (2014)

DI Ray Mason
   1. The Witness (2016)
   2. The Bone Field (2017)
   3. The Hanged Man (2017)
   4. Die Alone (2019)

Novels

   Severed (2007)
   We Can See You (2018)
   Kill A Stranger (2020)
   Good Cop Bad Cop (2021)
   The First 48 Hours (2023)
   You All Die Tonight (2024)

Collections

Dead Man's Gift (2014)

Series contributed to

Quick Reads 2013
Wrong Time Wrong Place (2013)

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Books containing stories by Simon Kernick

Mammoth Book of Best British Crime 11 (2014)
(The Mammoth Book of ...)
edited by
Maxim Jakubowski

The Mammoth Book of Best British Mysteries 8 (2011)
(The Mammoth Book of ...)
edited by
Maxim Jakubowski

The Mammoth Book of Best British Crime 8 (2011)
(The Mammoth Book of ...)
edited by
Maxim Jakubowski

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Award nominations

	2018 CWA Dagger in the Library (shortlist)
	2013 Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year (shortlist) : Siege
	2012 CrimeFest: Sounds of Crime Award (nominee) : The Payback
	2010 Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year (shortlist) : Target
	2008 Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year (shortlist) : Relentless
	2007 Barry Award for Best Thriller (nominee) : Relentless
	2006 Barry Award for Best British Crime Novel (nominee) : A Good Day to Die
	2005 Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year (shortlist) : The Murder Exchange
	2005 CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger (shortlist) : A Good Day to Die
	2005 Barry Award for Best British Crime Novel (nominee) : The Crime Trade
	2004 Barry Award for Best British Crime Novel (nominee) : The Murder Exchange
	2003 Barry Award for Best British Crime Novel (nominee) : The Business of Dying

Simon Kernick recommends

The Minders (2020)
John Marrs
"One of the most exciting, original thriller writers out there. I never miss one of his books."

A Knock at the Door (2020)
T W Ellis
"A Knock at the Door is a fantastic, action-packed thriller that gets better and better as it races to a rip roaring climax!"

We Begin at the End (2020)
Chris Whitaker
"An intense, evocative, and quite brilliant crime novel that stays with you long after you've finished the last page."

Power Play (2020)
(Dempsey/Devlin, book 3)
Tony Kent
"The kind of fast-paced, action thriller that keeps you hooked until the very end. I loved it."

Trance (2019)
(Alex Madison, book 1)
Adam Southward
"Fast, furious, and very scary, Trance is a hugely enjoyable and original thriller. Adam’s going to be a one to watch."

The Hunting Party (2018)
Lucy Foley
"Hugely entertaining. Full of surprises. This is a clever, twisting page-turner of the highest order. I loved it."

An Unwanted Guest (2018)
Shari Lapena
"Tense. Unpredictable. Unputdownable. Shari Lapena's novels are domestic noir at its finest."

Animal Instinct (2018)
(Joe Cassidy, book 1)
Simon Booker
"Booker's fast paced, twisting thrillers are a must-read."

Spare Me the Truth (2016)
(Dan Forrester, book 1)
C J Carver
"CJ Carver is a top notch thriller writer and Spare Me The Truth is right up there with the best."

Shredder (2014)
(Crusher, book 3)
Niall Leonard
"A fast-paced thriller with real heart."

The Judas Scar (2014)
Amanda Jennings
"A gripping and powerful read which will keep you turning the pages."

Dead Money (2011)
Ray Banks
"Fast, hard and tight, with a story that doesn't let go until the very last page."

Collecting Cooper (2011)
(Theodore Tate, book 2)
Paul Cleave
"Paul Cleave writes the kind of dark, intense thrillers that I never want to end. Do yourself a favor and check him out."

The Couple in Room 13 (2010)
John Rector
"A well-crafted, tightly plotted thriller which steadily cranks up the sense of menace page by page. You know something bad's going to happen and just have to keep reading…"

The Hunter (2010)
(Victor, book 1)
Tom Wood
"Jack Reacher meets Thomas Crown in this electrifying thriller."

Dark Blood (2010)
(Logan McRae, book 6)
Stuart MacBride
"A real treat for fans of hard-hitting crime fiction."

Lockdown (2009)
(Ryan Lock & Ty Johnson, book 1)
Sean Black
"A thrilling debut that locks you in and loads up the tension."

Viper (2009)
Michael Morley
"Will keep you hooked."

Dead Men's Dust (2009)
(Joe Hunter Thriller, book 1)
Matt Hilton
"Hard-hitting and fast-paced, I was hooked from start to finish."

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