Christopher Brookmyre

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Christopher Brookmyre

27 books3 series

Christopher Brookmyre (born 1968) is a Scottish novelist whose novels mix comedy, politics, social comment and action with a strong narrative. He has been referred to as a Tartan Noir author. His debut novel was Quite Ugly One Morning and subsequent works have included One Fine Day in the Middle of…

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Christopher Brookmyre (born 1968) is a Scottish novelist whose novels mix comedy, politics, social comment and action with a strong narrative. He has been referred to as a Tartan Noir author. His debut novel was Quite Ugly One Morning and subsequent works have included One Fine Day in the Middle of the Night, which he said "was just the sort of book he needed to write before he turned 30", and All Fun and Games until Somebody Loses an Eye (2005). Since April 2008, he has been President of the Humanist Society of Scotland.

AUTHOR CAREER

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1996–202627 cataloged publications

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THE AUTHOR’S WRITING

Writing profile

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Main classification

Science Fiction3 (11%)
Other24 (89%)

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Genres and themes

Crime Fiction24 / 27 books
Mystery24 / 27 books
Thriller24 / 27 books
Science Fiction3 / 27 books
Adventure2 / 27 books
Fantasy1 / 27 books
Psychological Thriller1 / 27 books
Young Adult1 / 27 books

THE AUTHOR’S WORLDS

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