John Lawton
John Lawton is a British television producer/director and author known for his historical crime and espionage novels, primarily set in Britain during World War II and the Cold War. He worked in London publishing before becoming a television producer in the mid-1980s. Lawton moved to New York in 1993 and won a WH Smith Literary Award in 1995 for his novel 'Black Out.' His works have been recognized by The New York Times and The Daily Telegraph, and he has been praised for his ability to blend historical accuracy with gripping storytelling. Since 2000, he has lived in Derbyshire, England, with frequent visits to Arizona and Italy.
Awards
['WH Smith Literary Award (1995 for Black Out)', 'New York Times Notable Book (A Little White Death)', "Named one of '50 Crime Writers To Read Before You Die' by The Daily Telegraph", "Named in The New York Times Review's 'Pick of the Year' (2010 for A Lily of the Field)", "Nominated for Crime Writer's Association Award, Short Story Award (East of Suez, West of Charing Cross Road, 2011)", 'Nominated for Barry Award, Best Thriller (Moscow Exile, 2024)']
Notable Works
['Troy series', 'Joe Wilderness series', 'Black Out', 'A Lily of the Field', 'Sweet Sunday', '1963']
