Simon Beckett

Growing up, the author read horror and science fiction rigorously. Later, he would move to crime novels after first being introduced to books by novelist and screenwriter Raymond Chandler. In adulthood, Beckett’s interest in crime-writing was further developed by a combination of his inclination towards darker ideas, and experiences from his early career in writing. After obtaining a Masters of Art degree in English (during which Beckett pursued creative writing, among others), the author did property repairs for several years before teaching English in Spain. During this time, the author started writing again, as his working hours were limited to only the evenings.