Discover the World of David J. Gatward
Award-winning author of the DCI Harry Grimm series.
Join David on his thrilling journey through crime and adventure.
Welcome
AWARD-WINNING
Author of
DCI Harry Grimm
CRIME THRILLER Series
David J. Gatward is a celebrated author known for the DCI Harry Grimm crime series, which has captivated readers worldwide with over 2 million copies sold. His other works include a new DI Haig crime thriller series, as well as numerous books for children, teenagers, and young adults. He has also ghost-written for many well known and popular crime titles.
David lives with his two sons in rural Somerset.
David’s publishing journey dates back to 1992 when he released his first novel at just eighteen years old. Though it took time, perseverance led him to realise his ambition of becoming a full-time author, drawing on a wealth of life experiences to enrich his writing. His career evolved through various publishers, eventually culminating in the successful launch of the DCI Harry Grimm series. In 2020, he published Grimm Up North – the first in the acclaimed
‘DCI Harry Grimm’ crime series – and David never looked back.
Over 2 million copies sold worldwide
DI Haig Crime Thrillers- Book 3
DEATH SPRINGS
A DI Gordy Haig crime thriller.
When the body of Simon Miller, a keen member of an outdoor swimming group, is discovered in a remote woodland pool, Detective Inspector Gordy Haig’s new life in Somerset takes a sinister turn.
Disappointed to be called away from her first date since the death of her partner, and frustrated by a lack of evidence, Gordy finds the waters muddied further by a local builder claiming he’s received supernatural visions about Miller’s death.
When another member of the swimming group is attacked, Gordy begins to wonder if the builder knows more than he should. Could he be involved in the murder, or is he really receiving messages from beyond the grave?
With springs of spiritual healing fast becoming pools of death, can Gordy act quickly enough to prevent further bloodshed?
DCI HARRY GRIMM – BOOK 20
STONE COLD
A DCI Harry Grimm Crime Thriller Novel.
Buried in a nightmare come true. Can Harry escape his fate in a deadly race against time?
When he wakes up imprisoned in a cave, disorientated and alone, DCI Harry Grimm knows he’s been abducted, but by who? And why? Fearing his kidnapping has been perpetrated by any one of the numerous criminals he’s put behind bars, and with escape unlikely, he knows his disappearance could have devastating consequences for the community he’s come to love..

AWARD-WINNING CRIME SERIES
DCI Harry Grimm
The best selling crime thriller DCI Harry Grimm series set in the Yorkshire Dales.
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