Stuart Pawson

Author:
Stuart Pawson

Date of birth: 01-Jan-1946
Place of birth: Leeds, Yorkshire, UK

About the author:
Stuart Pawson (1946–2016) was a British crime novelist renowned for his witty and engaging detective fiction. Born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, Pawson spent much of his early career working as a mining surveyor and later as an environmental scientist before turning his hand to writing. His professional background and life in Yorkshire provided rich inspiration for his novels, many of which are set against the backdrop of the northern English landscape.

Pawson is best known for his series of novels featuring Detective Inspector Charlie Priest, a likeable and sharp-witted investigator based in the fictional Yorkshire town of Heckley. The series, beginning with *The Picasso Scam* in 1995, blends clever plotting with dry humour and an authentic sense of place. Over the course of thirteen books, Pawson's storytelling earned him a devoted readership.

Praised for his ability to weave compelling mysteries with vivid characterisation, Pawson's work continues to be appreciated by fans of British crime fiction. His legacy endures through the enduring charm and appeal of DI Charlie Priest and the richly drawn world he inhabited.

Note - I have been unable to find Stuart's date of birth, just the year, the Jan 1st is simply because I have to store a date in this database.