David Jackson is a well-known author of crime thriller novels, hailing from the United Kingdom. He is the author of the Callum Doyle series and the D.S. Nathan Cody series. Originally from Liverpool, David began his writing career later in life. After achieving limited success in short story competitions, he submitted a few chapters of a novel to the CWA Debut Dagger Awards. To his surprise, he was not only shortlisted but was Highly Commended. David continues to work as a university academic and resides on the Wirral in Northwest England with his wife, daughters, and British shorthair cat.
David Jackson is known for his unique writing style and excellent character and plot descriptions. His debut novel, Pariah, was published to critical acclaim and was felicitated as the Highly Commended Debut book at the Dagger Awards organized by the CWA. The publishing rights of the novel in the UK are with the Pan Macmillan publication, and it is also available in audio and paperback formats. Jackson has since written three more novels in the series, garnering praise from critics and readers alike. The Guardian has compared his writing style to that of Harlan Coben, stating that Jackson is the better writer.
In addition to his successful writing career, David Jackson has also had a successful career in the tech industry. In 2000, he founded Clicktools, one of the UK's first SaaS companies, which he led through continuous organically funded growth and two liquidity transactions. He is now the CEO of TheCustomer.Co, which helps B2B SaaS companies profitably win, satisfy, retain and grow their chosen customers better than the competition. David is a recognized expert in customer-focused organizations and was named as a Global Top 25 Customer Success Influencer in 2020. He works with B2B SaaS CEOs, executive teams, and investors to deliver profitable growth through customer focus.
Despite his busy schedule, David finds time for his family and his interests in food, wine, and watercolour painting. He currently resides in Northwest England with his wife, daughters, and British shorthair cat.