Douglas Watkinson is a highly accomplished English novelist, playwright, and screenwriter, with a particular focus on crime and mystery genres. His works have earned him significant recognition, and he is best known for his Nathan Hawk series of books.
Watkinson's career in writing spans several decades, and he has written numerous television scripts for various popular shows, including Z Cars, Juliet Bravo, Boon, Lovejoy, The Bill, Poirot, and Midsomer Murders. His work on Midsomer Murders has reached an impressive audience, with over one billion people in 250 countries having seen the show. Watkinson's contributions to television and stage work are documented on his website.
In addition to his work in television, Watkinson is also a successful novelist. His crime novels feature Nathan Hawk, a high-ranking police officer who was "required to retire" and now works as a private detective. Hawk is known for his fiery temper, biting wit, and four grown-up children who he worries about, much like Watkinson himself. The Nathan Hawk series includes five books, namely Haggard Hawk, Easy Prey, Scattered Remains, Evil Turn, and the latest addition, Falling Hawk.