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Craig Russell


Scotland (b.1956)

aka Christopher Galt

Craig Russell is a British-born novelist and short story writer. His Hamburg-set thriller series featuring detective Jan Fabel has been translated into 23 languages. Russell speaks fluent German and has a special interest in post-war German history. His books, particularly the Fabel series, tend to include historical or mythological themes.
 

Awards: Bloody Scotland (2021), CWA (2008)  see all

Genres: Mystery, Historical Mystery
 
Series
Jan Fabel
   1. Blood Eagle (2005)
   2. Brother Grimm (2006)
   3. Eternal (2007)
   4. The Carnival Master (2008)
   5. The Valkyrie Song (2009)
   6. A Fear of Dark Water (2011)
   7. The Ghosts of Altona (2015)
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Lennox
   1. Lennox (2009)
   2. The Long Glasgow Kiss (2010)
   3. The Deep Dark Sleep (2011)
   4. Dead Men and Broken Hearts (2012)
   5. The Quiet Death of Thomas Quaid (2016)
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Novels
   The Third Testament (2014) (as by Christopher Galt)
     aka Biblical
   The Devil Aspect (2019)
   Hyde (2020)
   The Devil's Playground (2023)
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Awards
2021 McIlvanney Prize : Hyde
2015 McIlvanney Prize : The Ghosts of Altona
2008 CWA Dagger in the Library

Award nominations
2024 CrimeFest: eDunnit Award (nominee) : The Devil's Playground
2023 McIlvanney Prize (nominee) : The Devil's Playground
2017 McIlvanney Prize (nominee) : The Quiet Death of Thomas Quaid
2013 CWA Historical Dagger (shortlist) : Dead Men and Broken Hearts
2012 McIlvanney Prize (nominee) : Dead Men and Broken Hearts
2007 John Creasey (New Blood) Dagger (shortlist) : Brother Grimm
2007 CWA Gold Dagger (shortlist) : Brother Grimm


Craig Russell recommends
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Murder Mindfully (2024)
Karsten Dusse
"What a breath of fresh air! Dark, very funny, totally engaging."
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Violent Ends (2022)
(Connor Fraser, book 5)
Neil Broadfoot
"Energetic, breathlessly paceyand keeping you guessing till the end"
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The Medici Murders (2022)
(Venetian Mystery, book 1)
David Hewson
"Hewson writes with both power and grace, and is a master of her craft."

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