T. J. English
T. J. English is an American author and journalist known for his non-fiction books about organized crime, criminal justice, jazz, and the American underworld. He often uses his past experience as a New York City taxi driver as a metaphor for his writing process, involving exploring the unknown and reporting on what he observes. English has written for numerous publications, including Esquire, Playboy, and New York magazine, and has also worked as a screenwriter for television crime dramas.
Awards
['Humanitas Prize (shared for Homicide: Life on the Street episode)', 'Global Impact Award from Lehman College (2019)', 'Honorary Doctorate Degree of Letters from Lehman College (2021)']
Notable Works
['The Westies', 'Born to Kill', 'Paddy Whacked', 'Havana Nocturne', 'The Savage City', 'Where the Bodies Were Buried', 'The Corporation', 'Dangerous Rhythms', 'The Last Kilo']
