Judith Cutler

Judith Cutler is a celebrated English author, born and raised in the Midlands, who has made a significant contribution to the world of fiction. She is renowned for her series, including the Kate Power series, Sophie Rivers series, and Fran Harman series. In addition to these, Cutler has also penned the Lina Townend Mystery series and the Jane Cowan series, among many other books and standalone works.

Cutler's birthplace and upbringing in the Midlands have had a profound impact on her writing, providing a rich cultural backdrop for her novels. The region's unique character and vibrant cultural scene have served as the inspiration for many of her storylines and settings. Before becoming a full-time author, Cutler worked for many years as an English lecturer at a local college, where she honed her craft and developed a deep understanding of language and literature.

After leaving her teaching position, Cutler turned to creative writing full-time and quickly established herself as a master of the genre. Her writing has been recognized with numerous awards and accolades, including several prestigious prizes for her short stories. In addition to her work as an author, Cutler has also taught creative writing at the University of Birmingham and has led workshops and courses in a variety of settings, from maximum security prisons to idyllic Greek islands. She has also served as the Secretary of the Crime Writers' Association, where she has worked to support and promote other writers in the field.
Caffy Tyler Books
# Title Year
1 Scar Tissue 2004
Fran Harman Books
# Title Year
1 Life Sentence 2006
2 Cold Pursuit 2007
3 Still Waters 2008
4 Burying the Past 2012
5 Double Fault 2014
6 Green and Pleasant Land 2015
Harriet & Matthew Rowsley Books
# Title Year
1 The Wages of Sin 2020
2 Legacy of Death 2021
3 Death's Long Shadow 2021
4 A House Divided 2022
5 The Dead Hand 2023
Jane Cowan Books
# Title Year
1 Head Start 2016
2 Head Count 2017
3 Head Wound 2018
Jodie Welsh Books
# Title Year
1 Death in Elysium 2014
Josie Welford Books
# Title Year
1 Food Detective 2005
2 The Chinese Takeout 2006
Kate Power Books
# Title Year
1 Power On Her Own / Murder the Boys 1998
2 Staying Power / Murder by the Canal 1999
3 Power Games / Murder by Arson 2000
4 Will Power / Murder by Fraud 2001
5 Hidden Power / Murder in Devon 2002
6 Power Shift / Murder on the Job 2003
Lina Townend Books
# Title Year
1 Drawing the Line 2005
2 Silver Guilt 2010
3 Ring of Guilt 2011
4 Guilty Pleasures 2011
5 Guilt Trip 2012
6 Guilt Edged 2013
7 Guilty as Sin 2015
Sophie Rivers Books
# Title Year
1 Dying Fall 1995
2 Dying to Write 1996
3 Dying on Principle 1996
4 Dying for Millions 1997
5 Dying for Power 1998
6 Dying to Score 1999
7 Dying by Degrees 2000
8 Dying by the Book 2001
9 Dying in Discord 2002
10 Dying to Deceive 2003
Tobias Campion Books
# Title Year
1 The Keeper of Secrets 2007
2 Shadow of the Past 2008
3 Cheating the Hangman 2015
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Coming Alive 2000
2 Head Over Heels 2001
3 Staging Death 2010
Judith Cutler Anthologies
# Title Year
1 The World's Finest Mystery and Crime Stories 5 2004
2 CWA Anthology of Short Stories: Mystery Tour 2017