Tom Rob Smith
Tom Rob Smith was born in 1979 and is currently 47 years old. Tom Rob Smith was born in Norbury, South London, England. Rob Smith attended St John's College, Cambridge.
Tom Rob Smith is known for writing in the Historical Fiction and Thriller genres.
Tom Rob Smith is the author of the Leo Demidov series which currently consists of 3 novels. The Leo Demidov series started in 2008 with the novel Child 44. The most recently released novel in the Leo Demidov series was Agent 6 which was released in 2011. There are no upcoming novels for the Leo Demidov series.
Tom Rob Smith has been included in Japan's
Kono Mystery ga Sugoi! list three times. The first time, he was ranked 1st on the list in 2009 for
Child 44. The next year, his novel
The Secret Speech was ranked #6. In 2012, his book
Agent 6 was #3 on the list.
Tom Rob Smith: Awards & Accolades
Rob Smith's books have won multiple awards, Child 44 won the Crime Writer's Association Award, Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award, in 2008 as well as the Barry Award - Best First Novel in 2009, International Thriller Writers Award - Best First Novel in 2009, British Book Awards - Debut Book of the Year in 2009.
Tom Rob Smith books have also been nominated for multiple awards, Child 44 was nominated for the Crime Writer's Association Award, New Blood Dagger Award, in 2008 as well as the Desmond Elliott Charitable Trust Awards - Desmond Elliott Prize in 2008, Los Angeles Times Book Prize - Best Mystery/Thriller in 2008, Anthony Award - Best First Mystery in 2009, Dilys Award - Best Mystery Novel in 2009, Theakston's Old Peculier - Crime Novel of the Year in 2010.
Tom Rob Smith: Lists & Other Mentions
- Child 44 was a Waterstones: The Books You've Always Meant to Read Selection in 2020 and an NPR: Top 100 Killer Thrillers Selection in 2010.
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Tom Rob Smith: F.A.Q
When was Tom Rob Smith Born? How old is Tom Rob Smith?
Tom Rob Smith was born in 1979. Tom Rob Smith is currently 47 years old.
Where was Tom Rob Smith Born?
Tom Rob Smith was born in Norbury, South London, England and is English.
What book awards has Tom Rob Smith won?
Child 44: Crime Writer's Association Award Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award (2008), Barry Award Best First Novel (2009), International Thriller Writers Award Best First Novel (2009), British Book Awards Debut Book of the Year (2009).
What was the first book Tom Rob Smith wrote?
The first book written by Tom Rob Smith was Child 44, published in 2008.
What was the most recent book Tom Rob Smith wrote?
His most recently released work was Cold People on February 7th, 2023.
What is the most popular book by Tom Rob Smith?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Tom Rob Smith book is
Child 44. Here are his most popular books:
- Child 44 (9.04)
- The Secret Speech (7.58)
- Agent 6 (8)
- The Farm (6.67)
- Cold People (6)
What genres does Tom Rob Smith Write?
Tom Rob Smith primarily writes in the Historical Fiction and Thriller genres. His work includes sub-genres such as Psychological Thriller, Crime Thriller, and Spy / Espionage Thriller.
Are there upcoming new books by Tom Rob Smith?
Tom Rob Smith 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 Tom Rob Smith written?
Tom Rob Smith has written 6 books. 3 Standalone Novels, 3 books in the Leo Demidov Series.