Colin Bateman is a highly acclaimed author from Northern Ireland, best known for his crime fiction, thriller, and dark comedy novels. His writing caters to a wide audience, with successful series such as Dan Starkey, Martin Murphy, and Mystery Man for adults, and Eddie and The Gang with No Name, Titanic 2020, and SOS Adventures for children. Before finding success as a novelist and screenwriter, Bateman began his career in journalism at the young age of 16, eventually becoming a deputy editor.
Bateman's debut novel, Divorcing Jack, published in 1995, earned him the Betty Trask Prize and marked the beginning of his successful writing career. The novel's success led to the adaptation of his work into screenplays for feature films, including Divorcing Jack, Crossmaheart, and Wild About Harry. Critics have praised all of Bateman's novels, further solidifying his reputation as a talented author.
In addition to his work as a novelist, Bateman has also made a name for himself as a screenwriter. His ability to adapt his own novels into screenplays has allowed him to have a hand in the visual representation of his work. Despite his success in the entertainment industry, Bateman remains rooted in his native Northern Ireland, where he continues to write and live with his family.