Keith Nixon is a bestselling author known for his high-tech industry background and his prolific writing, having published over nineteen novels and over one million words in print. Originally from the gritty seaside town of Margate, where many of his novels are based, Nixon now resides in the Peak District with his family. He has previously held a senior sales role in the high-tech industry, which required him to travel globally. However, he now writes full-time, with his novels published by Gladius Press and Bastei Lubbe in German.
Nixon's work is highly praised in the crime fiction community, with authors such as M.W. Craven, Ed James, Ken Bruen, and Howard Linskey lauding his novels. His writing is known for its hard-hitting and gritty style, with a dash of humor and intriguing characters. One of his most popular series is the Solomon Gray series, which has sold over 350,000 copies and reached number one on Amazon in the UK, US, Canada, and Australia. The series follows Detective Sergeant Solomon Gray, a damaged detective haunted by a tragic past and on a quest for redemption.
In addition to the Solomon Gray series, Nixon is also the author of the Margate-based series and the Jonah Pennance series. His novels are published in the UK and Germany, and he can be found on various social media platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, and his website. Nixon's writing style is often compared to that of Carl Hiassen and described as "criminally underrated."