C.L. Taylor
C.L. Taylor is known for writing in the Thriller and Crime Fiction genres.
C.L. Taylor has written 13 standalone novels, starting with The Accident / Before I Wake in 2014. The most recently released novel was It’s Always the Husband, which was released in 2025. There are no upcoming standalone novels by C.L. at this time.
C.L. Taylor was shortlisted for the 2015 Dead Good Reader in The Patricia Highsmith Award for Most Exotic Location for the location, Nepal, in her novel
The Lie.
C.L. Taylor: Awards & Accolades
C.L. Taylor was nominated for the Crime Writer's Association Award, Dagger in the Library Award, in 2021. Taylor's books have won multiple awards, The Accident / Before I Wake won the Nielsen Awards, Silver Bestseller, in 2018. The Lie won the Nielsen Awards, Silver Bestseller, in 2018.
C.L. Taylor books have also been nominated for multiple awards, The Lie was nominated for The Dead Good Reader Award, The Dead Good Recommends Award for Most Recommended Book, in 2015. The Fear was nominated for The Dead Good Reader Award, The Dead Good Recommends Award for Most Recommended Book, in 2018. Sleep was nominated for The Dead Good Reader Award, The Cancel All Plans Award for the Book You Can’t Put Down, in 2019 as well as The Dead Good Reader Award - The Dead Good Recommends Award for Most Recommended Book in 2019. The Island was nominated for the CrimeFest, Best Crime Novel for Young Adults Award, in 2022.
C.L. Taylor: Lists & Other Mentions
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- B.A. Paris, author of: Behind Closed Doors.
- A.J. Finn, author of: The Woman in the Window.
- J.T. Ellison, author of: Lie to Me.
- Amy Tintera, author of: Listen for the Lie.
- Megan Goldin, author of the Rachel Krall Series.
- Alison Gaylin, author of the Sunny Randall Series.
- Sharon Bolton, author of the Lacey Flint Series.
- Will Dean, author of: The Last Passenger / The Last One.
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C.L. Taylor: F.A.Q
What book awards has C.L. Taylor won?
The Accident / Before I Wake: Nielsen Awards: Silver Bestseller (2018).
The Lie: Nielsen Awards: Silver Bestseller (2018).
What was the first book C.L. Taylor wrote?
The first book written by C.L. Taylor was The Accident / Before I Wake, published in 2014.
What was the most recent book C.L. Taylor wrote?
Her most recently released work was It’s Always the Husband on June 5th, 2025.
What is the most popular book by C.L. Taylor?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular C.L. Taylor book is
The Accident / Before I Wake. Here are her most popular books and their average ratings:
- The Accident / Before I Wake (7.00)
- The Lie (8.00)
- Sleep (8.00)
- Her Last Holiday (6.50)
- The Fear (7.33)
What genres does C.L. Taylor Write?
C.L. Taylor primarily writes in the Crime Fiction and Thriller genres. Her work includes sub-genres such as Psychological Thriller, Suspense Thriller, and Domestic Thriller.
Are there upcoming new books by C.L. Taylor?
C.L. Taylor does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
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How many books has C.L. Taylor written?
C.L. Taylor has written 13 books excluding contributions to anthologies. All of her books are Standalone Novels.