Carter Blake

Mason Cross is a British author born in 1983. Cross's father was a police officer, and his mother worked for the Crown Prosecution Service, which inspired his interest in crime fiction. He worked as an English teacher before pursuing writing full-time. Cross has received numerous accolades for his work. His debut novel, "The Killing Season", was shortlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger Award and the Theakston's Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award. His third book, "The Nightingale", was the recipient of the 2020 CWA Gold Dagger Award. Cross's writing has been praised for its psychological depth, authentic portrayal of police procedurals, and atmospheric settings. He has been described as "one of the most exciting new writers in crime fiction. His "Carter Blake" series has garnered critical acclaim and a loyal following, cementing his position as a rising star in the genre.