Tim Baker is an Australian author who has made a significant impact in the literary world with his debut novel, Fever City. Born in Sydney, Baker has lived in various parts of the world, including Rome, Madrid, Paris, and the South of France, which has greatly influenced his writing. He has worked on numerous film projects in different countries such as India, China, Mexico, Brazil, and Australia. Apart from writing, Baker has also written columns for publications like Time Out and Facts on File.
Baker's writing style is highly unique, with a visual style and pacing that sets him apart from other writers. His work is known for its immediacy, which he achieves by drawing from his personal experiences. Fever City, his debut novel, is a neo-noir thriller that explores the JFK assassination. The novel, which was published in 2016, was shortlisted for the CWA’s John Creasey New Blood Dagger award and was nominated for the Private Eye Writers of America’s Shamus Award for best first novel.
Fever City tells the story in three related plots set in 1960, 1963, and 2014, constantly moving back and forth among them. The inspired writing, memorable characters, and exhilarating story make keeping up with the narrative threads worthwhile. The novel delights in sex, hypocrisy, and political conspiracy, but at its core, it is about a tragedy that reverberates down through the years. The novel's success has led to the publication of Baker's new novel, City Without Stars, an epic narco-thriller set in Mexico.