Giles Blunt
Giles Blunt was born in 1952 and is currently 74 years old. Giles Blunt was born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
Giles Blunt is the author of the John Cardinal series which currently consists of 6 novels. The John Cardinal series started in 2000 with the novel Forty Words for Sorrow. The most recently released novel in the John Cardinal series was Until the Night which was released in 2012. There are no upcoming novels for the John Cardinal series.
Giles Blunt: Awards & Accolades
Blunt's books have won multiple awards, Forty Words for Sorrow won the Crime Writer's Association Award, Silver Dagger Award, in 2001. The Delicate Storm won the Crime Writers of Canada Awards of Excellence, Best Crime Novel, in 2004. Until the Night won the Crime Writers of Canada Awards of Excellence, Best Crime Novel, in 2013.
Giles Blunt books have also been nominated for multiple awards, Forty Words for Sorrow was nominated for the Crime Writers of Canada Awards of Excellence, Best Crime Novel, in 2001. The Delicate Storm was nominated for the Hammett Prize, Best Crime Novel, in 2003 as well as the Anthony Award - Best Mystery Novel in 2004, Macavity Award - Best Mystery Novel in 2004. Black Fly Season was nominated for the Crime Writers of Canada Awards of Excellence, Best Crime Novel, in 2006. By the Time You Read This / The Fields of Grief was nominated for the Crime Writer's Association Award, Gold Dagger Award, in 2007.
Giles Blunt: Lists & Other Mentions
- Forty Words for Sorrow was a CBC: 100 Novels that make you proud to be Canadian Selection in 2017.
Related Authors
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- Louise Penny, author of the Inspector Gamache Series.
- Harlan Coben, author of the Myron Bolitar Series.
- David Baldacci, author of the Amos Decker Series.
- Tana French, author of the Dublin Murder Squad Series.
- Michael Connelly, author of the Harry Bosch Series.
Giles Blunt: F.A.Q
When was Giles Blunt Born? How old is Giles Blunt?
Giles Blunt was born in 1952. Giles Blunt is currently 74 years old.
Where was Giles Blunt Born?
Giles Blunt was born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada and is Canadian.
What book awards has Giles Blunt won?
What was the first book Giles Blunt wrote?
The first book written by Giles Blunt was Cold Eye, published in 1989.
What was the most recent book Giles Blunt wrote?
His most recently released work was Bad Juliet on September 2nd, 2025.
What is the most popular book by Giles Blunt?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Giles Blunt book is
Forty Words for Sorrow. Here are his most popular books:
- Forty Words for Sorrow (7.4)
- By the Time You Read This / The Fields of Grief (7.43)
- Black Fly Season (7.25)
- The Delicate Storm (7)
- Crime Machine (7.67)
Are there upcoming new books by Giles Blunt?
Giles Blunt 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 Giles Blunt written?
Giles Blunt has written 11 books. 6 books in the John Cardinal Series, 5 Standalone Novels.