Welcome.

I’m Chris Nickson, author of over 30 historical crime novels, and killing people in Leeds since the 1730s (with a side trip to medieval Chesterfield.

I have seven books in the Richard Nottigham series – Richard was a very real Constable of Leeds in the 18th century. Eight more featuring Simon Westow, a thief-taker during the 1820s. 11 with Tom Harper and his wife Annabelle, charting life in Leeds between 1890 and 1920 and his rise from Detective Inspector to Chief Constable. Two (so far) with Cathy Marsden during World War II. Then there are a couple with Lottie Armstrong and a pair featuring Dan Markham, and 50s enquiey agent, even inc;uding a very real basement jazz club.

Coming February 2027, Virginia Cooper, a highly unofficial policewoman in the 1860s. You’re going to love her; trust me on that.

Anyway, jump in and enjoy yourselves.