Christopher Fowler

Christopher Fowler

Christopher Fowler also wrote as: L.K. Fox.

Christopher Fowler was born in Greenwich, England on March 26th, 1953 and passed away at the age of 69 on March 2nd, 2023.

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Christopher Fowler Stats: The highest rated book by Christopher Fowler on Book Notification is The Invisible Code, the 11th novel in the Bryant & May: Peculiar Crimes Unit series. The second-highest rated book is Bryant & May on the Loose (Bryant & May: Peculiar Crimes Unit #7).

The most read book by Christopher Fowler on Book Notification is Full Dark House, the first novel in the Bryant & May: Peculiar Crimes Unit series. The second most read book is Seventy-Seven Clocks (Bryant & May: Peculiar Crimes Unit #3).

Below is a complete list of Christopher Fowler books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series. The most popular series by Christopher Fowler is the Bryant & May: Peculiar Crimes Unit Series.

List of Bryant & May: Peculiar Crimes Unit Books in Publication Order

List of Bryant & May Collections in Publication Order

Bryant and May solve London's most bizarre mysteries for the Peculiar Crimes Unit.

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List of Bryant & May Graphic Novels in Publication Order

List of Bryant & May Companion Books in Publication Order

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List of Hellion Books in Publication Order

A boy helps a new friend investigate a locked park with a history of disappearances.

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List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order (with James Oswald, with Jane Casey)

List of Short Story Collections in Publication Order

List of Graphic Novels in Publication Order

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List of Non-Fiction in Publication Order

List of Bibliomysteries Books in Publication Order

Mystery and suspense stories, each centered on books, libraries, or the literary world.

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List of Bibliomysteries Books in Chronological Order

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List of Best Horror of the Year Books in Publication Order

Sci-fi and horror anthologies featuring short-story collections.

List of Christopher Fowler Anthologies in Publication Order

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Christopher Fowler

Christopher Fowler was born on March 26th, 1953. Christopher passed away March 2nd, 2023 at 69 years old. Christopher Fowler was born in Greenwich, England.

Christopher Fowler was the author of the Bryant & May: Peculiar Crimes Unit series which consists of 21 novels. The Bryant & May: Peculiar Crimes Unit series started in 2003 with the novel Full Dark House. The most recently released novel in the Bryant & May: Peculiar Crimes Unit series was London Bridge Is Falling Down which was released in 2021. There are no upcoming novels for the Bryant & May: Peculiar Crimes Unit series.

Christopher Fowler was shortlisted for the 2018 Dead Good Reader Award in The Holmes and Watson Award for Best Detective Duo category for his characters Arthur Bryant and John May.

Christopher Fowler: Awards & Accolades

Christopher Fowler won the Crime Writer's Association Award, Dagger in the Library Award, in 2015. Christopher Fowler was also nominated for the Crime Writer's Association Award, Dagger in the Library Award, in 2013.

Many of Christopher Fowler's books have won awards, including:

  • Wage Slaves won the British Fantasy Award, Best Novel, in 1998.
  • The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror 10 won the British Fantasy Award, Best Anthology, in 2000.
  • Full Dark House won the British Fantasy Award, Best Horror Novel (the August Derleth Award), in 2004.
  • American Waitress won the British Fantasy Award, Best Short Story, in 2004.
  • Breathe won the British Fantasy Award, Best Novella, in 2005.
  • Old Devil Moon won the British Fantasy Award, Best Collection, in 2008.
  • The Victoria Vanishes won the CrimeFest, Last Laugh Award, in 2009.
  • Best New Horror 20 won the British Fantasy Award, Best Anthology, in 2010.
  • The Invisible Code won the CrimeFest, eDunnit Award, in 2013.
  • Magic: An Anthology of the Esoteric and Arcane won the British Fantasy Award, Best Anthology, in 2013.
  • The Burning Man won the CrimeFest, Last Laugh Award, in 2016.
  • Peculiar London won the CrimeFest, Last Laugh Award, in 2023.

The following novels by Christopher Fowler were also nominated for these awards:

  • Eleventh Annual Collection: Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in an Anthology (1998).
  • Personal Demons: British Fantasy Award, Best Collection (1999).
  • The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror 10: Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in an Anthology (1999).
  • The Green Man: Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in Short Fiction (2002).
  • Fifteenth Annual Collection: Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in an Anthology (2002). British Fantasy Award, Best Anthology (2003). World Fantasy Award, Anthology (2003).
  • Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Sixteenth Annual Collection: Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in an Anthology (2003).
  • Full Dark House: Barry Award, Best British Crime Novel (2004).
  • Demonized: Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in a Fiction Collection (2004). British Fantasy Award, Best Collection (2004).
  • The Water Room: British Fantasy Award, Best Horror Novel (the August Derleth Award) (2005).
  • Shrouded by Darkness: Tales of Terror: British Fantasy Award, Best Anthology (2007).
  • Old Devil Moon: Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in a Fiction Collection (2007). Shirley Jackson Award, Best Collection (2007).
  • The Spider Kiss: British Fantasy Award, Best Short Story (2008).
  • The Victoria Vanishes: British Fantasy Award, Best Horror Novel (the August Derleth Award) (2009). Dilys Award, Best Mystery Novel (2009).
  • The End of the Line: British Fantasy Award, Best Anthology (2011).
  • Beautiful Men: World Fantasy Award, Short Fiction (2011).
  • Red Gloves: Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in a Fiction Collection (2011).
  • House of Fear: British Fantasy Award, Best Anthology (2012).
  • The Memory of Blood / Bryant & May and the Memory of Blood: CrimeFest, Last Laugh Award (2012).
  • The Invisible Code: Crime Thriller Awards, ITV3 Crime Thriller Book Club Best Read Award (2013). CrimeFest, Last Laugh Award (2013).
  • Invisible Ink: CrimeFest, H.R.F. Keating Award (2013).
  • Magic: An Anthology of the Esoteric and Arcane: World Fantasy Award, Anthology (2013).
  • Fearie Tales: British Fantasy Award, Best Anthology (2014).
  • The Bleeding Heart: CrimeFest, Last Laugh Award (2015).
  • Bryant & May and the Nameless Woman: Crime Writer's Association Award, Short Story Award (2016).
  • Wild Chamber: CrimeFest, Last Laugh Award (2018).
  • Hall of Mirrors: CrimeFest, Last Laugh Award (2019).
  • The Lonely Hour: CrimeFest, Last Laugh Award (2020).
  • The Washing: Crime Writer's Association Award, Short Story Award (2020).
  • Oranges and Lemons: CrimeFest, Last Laugh Award (2021).
  • London Bridge Is Falling Down: CrimeFest, Last Laugh Award (2022).

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Christopher Fowler: F.A.Q

When was Christopher Fowler Born?

Christopher Fowler was born on March 26th, 1953.

When did Christopher Fowler die?

Christopher Fowler died on March 2nd, 2023 at 69 years old.

Where was Christopher Fowler Born?

Christopher Fowler was born in Greenwich, England.

What awards has Christopher Fowler won?

Christopher Fowler has won the following awards: Dagger in the Library Award at the Crime Writer's Association Award (2015).

What book awards has Christopher Fowler won?

Wage Slaves: British Fantasy Award Best Novel (1998).
The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror 10: British Fantasy Award Best Anthology (2000).
Full Dark House: British Fantasy Award Best Horror Novel (the August Derleth Award) (2004).
American Waitress: British Fantasy Award Best Short Story (2004).
Breathe: British Fantasy Award Best Novella (2005).
Old Devil Moon: British Fantasy Award Best Collection (2008).
The Victoria Vanishes: CrimeFest Last Laugh Award (2009).
Best New Horror 20: British Fantasy Award Best Anthology (2010).
The Invisible Code: CrimeFest eDunnit Award (2013).
Magic: An Anthology of the Esoteric and Arcane: British Fantasy Award Best Anthology (2013).
The Burning Man: CrimeFest Last Laugh Award (2016).
Peculiar London: CrimeFest Last Laugh Award (2023).

What was the first book Christopher Fowler wrote?

The first book written by Christopher Fowler was The Bureau of Lost Souls, published in 1984.

What was the most recent book Christopher Fowler wrote?

His most recently released work was Peculiar London on December 6th, 2022.

What is the most popular book by Christopher Fowler?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Christopher Fowler book is Full Dark House. Here are his most popular books:
  1. Full Dark House (7.06)
  2. Seventy-Seven Clocks (7.71)
  3. The Water Room (8.57)
  4. Ten Second Staircase (7.4)
  5. White Corridor (7.8)

How many books has Christopher Fowler written?

Christopher Fowler has written 69 books across 17 series, excluding contributions to anthologies.
  • 21 books in the Bryant & May: Peculiar Crimes Unit Series
  • 2 Bryant & May Collections
  • 1 Bryant & May Graphic Novels
  • 1 Bryant & May Companion Books
  • 1 book in the Hellion Series
  • 16 Standalone Novels
  • 9 Short Stories/Novellas
  • 12 Short Story Collections
  • 1 Graphic Novels
  • 6 Non-Fiction
  • 1 book in the Bibliomysteries Series
  • 1 L.K. Fox Standalone Novels

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