Neil Lancaster

NEIL LANCASTER is the No. 1 digital bestselling author of both the Tom Novak and Max Craigie series. His first Craigie novel, Dead Man’s Grave, was longlisted for the 2021 McIlvanney Prize for Best Scottish Crime Book of the Year. The second Craigie novel, The Blood Tide, topped several ebook and audio charts. It was also longlisted for the 2022 McIlvanney Prize and shortlisted for Best New Series at the Dead Good Reader Awards.

Neil’s authentic crime writing style stems from his police background. He served as a military policeman and worked for the Metropolitan Police as a detective, investigating serious crimes in the capital and beyond. As a covert policing specialist, he used all manner of techniques to investigate and disrupt major crime and criminals. He splits his time between Devon, and the Scottish Highlands, writes crime and thriller novels and occasionally works as a broadcaster and commentator on true crime documentaries and podcasts.

Neil is also writing a new series under the pseudonym Max Connor that catalogue the adventures of covert operative Josie Chapman.

A new series is being planned, and written based in the South West of England.