Philip Kerr
Philip Kerr (Philip Ballantyne Kerr) was born on February 22nd, 1956. Philip passed away March 23rd, 2018 at 62 years old. Philip Kerr was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. Kerr attended The University of Birmingham where he received an M.A. Law and Philosophy.
Philip Kerr is known for writing in the Thriller and Crime Fiction genres.
Philip Kerr was the author of the Bernie Gunther series which consists of 14 novels. The Bernie Gunther series started in 1989 with the novel March Violets. The most recently released novel in the Bernie Gunther series was Metropolis which was released in 2019. There are no upcoming novels for the Bernie Gunther series.
Philip Kerr has made a lone appearance on the
Kono Mystery ga Sugoi! list in Japan. It was for the novel
March Violets, which was ranked #6 in 1993.
Greeks Bearing Gifts was named as one of the
Best Historical Fiction novels in 2018 by
The Real Book Spy website. Kerr's final Bernie Gunther book,
Metropolis was named one of the
Top 5 Historical Fiction Thrillers in 2019.
Philip Kerr: Awards & Accolades
Philip Kerr was nominated for the Crime Writer's Association Award, Dagger in the Library Award, in 2011. Kerr's books have won multiple awards, If The Dead Rise Not won the Crime Writer's Association Award, Historical Dagger Award, in 2009 as well as the Barry Award - Best British Crime Novel in 2010. Field Gray won the CrimeFest, eDunnit Award, in 2011.
The following novels by Philip Kerr were nominated for these awards:
- March Violets: Crime Writer's Association Award, New Blood Dagger Award (1989).
- Dead Meat: Crime Writer's Association Award, Gold Dagger Award (1993).
- The One from the Other: Crime Writer's Association Award, Historical Dagger Award (2007).
- A Quiet Flame: Crime Writer's Association Award, Historical Dagger Award (2008).
- If The Dead Rise Not: Shamus Award, Best P.I. Novel (2011).
- Field Gray: Edgar Award, Best Mystery Novel (2012).
- Prague Fatale: Crime Writer's Association Award, Historical Dagger Award (2012).
- The Lady from Zagreb: Edgar Award, Best Mystery Novel (2016). Macavity Award, Sue Feder Historical Mystery Award (2016).
- The Other Side of Silence: Crime Writer's Association Award, Historical Dagger Award (2016).
- Prussian Blue: Barry Award, Best Novel (2018). Edgar Award, Best Mystery Novel (2018).
- Metropolis: Crime Writer's Association Award, Historical Dagger Award (2020). Barry Award, Best Novel (2020).
Philip Kerr: Lists & Other Mentions
- March Violets was a The Sunday Times: The 100 Best Crime Novels and Thrillers since 1945 Selection in 2019 and a Telerama: The 100 Best Thrillers Selection in 2024.
Related Authors
Fans of Philip Kerr also enjoy these authors:
- Ian Rankin, author of the Inspector Rebus Series.
- Adrian McKinty, author of the Detective Sean Duffy Series.
- Barry Eisler, author of the John Rain Series.
- JD Kirk, author of the DCI Logan Crime Thrillers Series.
- Dan Simmons, author of the Hyperion Cantos Series.
- Andrew Gross, author of the Ty Hauck Series.
- Rob Hart, author of the Assassins Anonymous Series.
- Reed Farrel Coleman, author of the Jesse Stone Series.
- W.E.B. Griffin, author of the Presidential Agent Series.
- Attica Locke, author of the Highway 59 Series.
Philip Kerr: F.A.Q
When was Philip Kerr Born?
Philip Kerr was born on February 22nd, 1956.
When did Philip Kerr die?
Philip Kerr died on March 23rd, 2018 at 62 years old.
Where was Philip Kerr Born?
Philip Kerr was born in Edinburgh, Scotland.
What book awards has Philip Kerr won?
If The Dead Rise Not: Crime Writer's Association Award Historical Dagger Award (2009), Barry Award Best British Crime Novel (2010).
Field Gray: CrimeFest eDunnit Award (2011).
What was the first book Philip Kerr wrote?
The first book written by Philip Kerr was March Violets, published in 1989.
What was the most recent book Philip Kerr wrote?
His most recently released work was Metropolis on April 4th, 2019.
What is the most popular book by Philip Kerr?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Philip Kerr book is
March Violets. Here are his most popular books:
- March Violets (7.25)
- The Pale Criminal (7.82)
- A German Requiem (7.43)
- The One from the Other (8.14)
- A Quiet Flame (7.6)
What genres does Philip Kerr Write?
Philip Kerr primarily writes in the Crime Fiction and Thriller genres. His work includes sub-genres such as Noir, Spy / Espionage Thriller, and Technothriller.
How many books has Philip Kerr written?
Philip Kerr has written 39 books excluding contributions to anthologies. 14 books in the Bernie Gunther Series, 7 books in the Children Of The Lamp Series, 3 books in the Scott Manson Series, 13 Standalone Novels, 2 Short Stories/Novellas, 1 Short Story/Novella.