Mason Cross is a Scottish author, best known for his Carter Blake series of books. Carter Blake is an enigmatic and original character who has been well-received in the thriller genre, often drawing comparisons to Lee Child's Jack Reacher. Cross's debut novel, "The Killing Season," which introduced the world to Carter Blake, was published in 2014. The series has since grown to include several books, with "The Samaritan," "The Time to Kill" (also known by the alternate title "Winterlong"), "Don't Look for Me," and "Presumed Dead."
Mason Cross was born in Glasgow in 1979 and studied English at the University of Stirling. He has held various positions throughout his career, including tax officer, events coordinator, project manager, and pizza delivery boy. Alongside his professional endeavors, Cross has been a prolific writer of short stories, with several of them being published in esteemed outlets such as Ellery Queen, Scribble, and First Edition. One of his short stories, "A Living," was even shortlisted for the Quick Reads 'Get Britain Reading' Award. Cross's writing career has seen significant recognition, with "The Killing Season" being longlisted for the 2015 Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year and "The Samaritan" being selected for the Richard and Judy Book Club in Spring 2016.
In addition to the Carter Blake series, Mason Cross has written two standalone thrillers under the name Alex Knight: "Hunted" and "Darkness Falls." Cross currently resides in Glasgow with his wife and three children. He is active on social media, frequently sharing updates and interacting with readers on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. He also maintains a blog and has a dedicated website for fans to learn more about his work. Readers interested in staying updated on Cross's latest news, exclusive giveaways, and a free short story can join the Mason Cross Readers Club through his website.