C.T. Mitchell is a bestselling author of mystery short reads and novels with a thriller edge. He was born in Australia and was primarily raised in Brisbane, although he does have roots in Cairns. Mitchell is a high school graduate who has gained his knowledge and experience through his travels and business dealings as a real estate negotiator. He has encountered various characters throughout his travels, some of whom have been outright crooks, and he incorporates these experiences into his writing.
Mitchell's writing is known for its fast-paced and thrilling detective stories, featuring the hard-boiled Detective Jack Creed. The Detective Jack Creed Mysteries weave together traditional police procedural practice, global locations, and a hint of thrillers. Creed is a 'hard copper' that readers want on their case, and his character has been described as "Rebus in a Valentino suit." Mitchell's cozy mysteries are equally engaging, featuring Lady Margaret Turnbull, a 50-something widow who often solves Detective Tom Sullivan's cases. Sullivan is secretly appreciative of Turnbull's involvement, despite her being a thorn in his side.
Mitchell's books have been successful, with his debut murder mystery, Rejection, becoming an international bestseller and reaching the number one position in the Amazon charts in both the UK and US. His other books, such as Shattered, The Secret of Barnesdale Manor, and Murder on the Beach, have also been Amazon #1 mystery novels bestsellers (in category) in the UK and US. The Detective Jack Creed Box Set, a collection of short story novellas, was a crime fiction success, smashing the Amazon UK & US markets. Mitchell's other cozy mystery series, such as the Sugar N Spice Cupcake Company and Selena Sharma Mysteries, are also popular on Amazon. Mitchell is a multiple 5-star recipient in the 2017 Readers Choice Awards for his novel Murder Secret (formerly published as Breaking Point). He currently splits his time between Brisbane and Cabarita Beach, a sleepy seaside village in northern NSW, Australia, where he writes his award-winning books.