Dan Smith

Dan Smith is a renowned English author, celebrated for his thrilling novels and children's adventure stories. He was born in 1970 and spent his formative years in Newcastle, England. Smith's life has been marked by a continuous pursuit of adventure and knowledge, which has significantly influenced his writing.

While growing up, Smith lived a life of duality - one life was spent surviving the monotony of boarding school, while the other was filled with thrilling travels to exotic locations around the world. From the forests of Brazil to the fields of Asia, Smith's experiences have contributed to his unique storytelling abilities. His travels have taken him to Sumatra, Sierra Leone, Central and Northern Brazil, the Soviet Union, and Spain, each location leaving an indelible mark on his writing.

In addition to his travels, Smith has held various jobs, including dishwasher, social security fraud detection, creating large Christmas decorations, and various office jobs. These diverse experiences have provided him with a wealth of material to draw from in his writing. Despite his many adventures, Smith now resides in Newcastle with his wife and two children. His life's work is a testament to his passion for storytelling and his commitment to creating thrilling and engaging narratives.
Crooked Oak Mysteries Books
# Title Year
1 The Invasion of Crooked Oak 2021
2 The Beast of Harwood Forest 2021
3 The Horror of Dunwick Farm 2022
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Dry Season 2010
2 Dark Horizons 2011
3 The Child Thief 2012
4 My Friend the Enemy 2013
5 Red Winter 2013
6 My Brother's Secret 2014
7 The Darkest Heart 2014
8 Big Game 2015
9 Boy X 2016
10 Below Zero 2018
11 She Wolf 2019