Chris Nickson is the author of eleven Tom Harper mysteries, eight highly acclaimed novels in the Richard Nottingham series, and six Simon Westow mysteries. He is also a well-known music journalist. He lives in his beloved Leeds.
Nickson's newest Simon Westow mystery is The Scream of Sins.
Recently I asked the author about what he was reading. Nickson's reply:
At the moment, a variety of things seems to be the answer, and it's all re-reading. A few favourite Georgette Heyer titles: The Grand Sophy (even with its moment of outmoded anti-Semitism) and Veneita. I love that she has strong heroines, and the dialogue between her female and male lead characters is like watching masters fencing,Visit Chris Nickson's website.a masterclass in how to do it. I came later to her, but for the most part I'm very much a convert.
Right now, however, I'm on The Investigator by John Sandford, the first in a series featuring Letty Davenport, the daughter of Lucas, the lead in many of Sandford's books. It's an undemanding read, with plenty of action and violence (typical Sandford), good, breezy dialogue and strong characters. I've long been a fan of his work; everything flows, and he's enough of a pro that you accept the big plot leaps. But this brings in some fresh blood - she's featured to a small degree as a minor character in some of the Davenport novels - and gives the writer a chance to do something different. One thing about Sandford, at least for me: he never disappoints.
My Book, The Movie: The Constant Lovers.
The Page 69 Test: The Constant Lovers.
The Page 69 Test: The Iron Water.
The Page 69 Test: The Hanging Psalm.
Q&A with Chris Nickson.
The Page 69 Test: The Molten City.
My Book, The Movie: Molten City.
The Page 69 Test: Brass Lives.
The Page 69 Test: The Blood Covenant.
The Page 69 Test: The Dead Will Rise.
The Page 69 Test: Rusted Souls.
The Page 69 Test: The Scream of Sins.
--Marshal Zeringue
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