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. Explore the popular DCI Harry Grimm series and discover his new DI Haig novel, The Somerset Slayings

Welcome

Author of AWARD WINING DCI Harry Grimm 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 thriller novel, The Somerset Slayings, 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.

NEW RELEASE

Somerset slayings

A DI Haig Crime Thriller Novel.

A fresh start filled with ghosts and heartache. Can she face her own demons and stop a malevolent murderer?

The Somerset Slayings is the gripping first book in the DI Haig Crime Thrillers series. If you like wounded but dogged heroines, twisted tales of retribution, and the past returning with a vengeance, then you’ll love David J. Gatward’s heart-stopping procedural.

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AWARD-WINNING CRIME SERIES

DCI Harry Grimm

The best selling crime thriller DCI Harry Grimm series.

Reviews

What The Critics Are Saying

“A wonderful mix of old and new”

Feats Reviews

“An extraordinary detective series in every sense of the word”

The Untidy Bookshelf

“A wonderful set of characters… a magnificent story!”

Long and Short Reviews

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