Robert Goddard
Robert Goddard was born on November 13th, 1954 and is currently 71 years old. Robert Goddard was born in Fareham, Hampshire, England. Goddard attended The University of Cambridge where he Studied History.
Robert Goddard is known for writing in the Mystery, Thriller, and Crime Fiction genres.
Robert Goddard has written 22 standalone novels, starting with Past Caring in 1986. The most recently released novel was One False Move, which was released in 2019. There are no upcoming standalone novels by Robert at this time.
Robert Goddard has also written the Harry Barnett series which has 3 books including Into the Blue and Out of the Sun.
Robert Goddard has been listed on the
Kono Mystery ga Sugoi! international list in Japan a couple of times. In 1998,
Into the Blue tied for 6th. He had another tie in 1999 -
Painting the Darkness tied for #8 that year.
Robert Goddard: Awards & Accolades
Robert Goddard won the Crime Writer's Association Award, Diamond Dagger Award, in 2019.
Goddard's book, Long Time Coming won the Edgar Award, Best Paperback Original, in 2011.
Robert Goddard books have also been nominated for multiple awards, Beyond Recall was nominated for the Edgar Award, Best Mystery Novel, in 1999. Long Time Coming was nominated for the Anthony Award, Best Paperback Original, in 2011.
Robert Goddard: Lists & Other Mentions
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Robert Goddard: F.A.Q
When was Robert Goddard Born? How old is Robert Goddard?
Robert Goddard was born on November 13th, 1954. Robert Goddard is currently 71 years old.
Where was Robert Goddard Born?
Robert Goddard was born in Fareham, Hampshire, England and is English.
What awards has Robert Goddard won?
Robert Goddard has won the following awards: Diamond Dagger Award at the Crime Writer's Association Award (2019).
What book awards has Robert Goddard won?
Long Time Coming:
Edgar Award: Best Paperback Original (2011).
What was the first book Robert Goddard wrote?
The first book written by Robert Goddard was Past Caring, published in 1986.
What was the most recent book Robert Goddard wrote?
His most recently released work was This is the Day They Dream Of on June 5th, 2025.
What is the most popular book by Robert Goddard?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Robert Goddard book is
Long Time Coming. Here are his most popular books and their average ratings:
- Long Time Coming (2.00)
- The Ends of the Earth (9.00)
- The Fine Art of Invisible Detection (9.00)
- In Pale Battalions (7.00)
- Past Caring (8.00)
What genres does Robert Goddard Write?
Robert Goddard primarily writes in the Crime Fiction, Mystery, and Thriller genres. His work includes sub-genres such as Psychological Thriller, British Crime Fiction, and Conspiracy Thriller.
Are there upcoming new books by Robert Goddard?
Robert Goddard 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 Robert Goddard written?
Robert Goddard has written 32 books excluding contributions to anthologies. 3 books in the Harry Barnett Series, 2 books in the Inspector Taleb Series, 3 books in the James "Max" Maxted Series, 2 books in the Umiko Wada Series, 22 Standalone Novels.