Syd Knight

Goodreads Author


Born
New Zealand
Website

Genre

Member Since
December 2024

URL


Syd Knight is a New Zealand crime fiction author whose background in cinematography brings a distinctive visual flair to his storytelling. After spending years traveling the globe creating documentaries and feature films, Syd has channeled his keen eye for detail and narrative into his debut thriller, Lie Down with Dogs - a gripping tale about an undercover cop investigating a cold case murder in New Zealand.
Based in the beautiful city of Wellington, Syd combines his writing with a passion for New Zealand's outdoor lifestyle, exploring the country's landscapes through mountain biking, tramping and travel. His years of filmmaking have influenced his approach to crafting authentic, gritty, compelling and emotional narratives. A dedicated cat
...more

Average rating: 4.33 · 21 ratings · 5 reviews · 2 distinct worksSimilar authors
Lie Down with Dogs

4.33 avg rating — 21 ratings2 editions
Rate this book
Clear rating
LIE DOWN WITH DOGS: An unde...

by
0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings
Rate this book
Clear rating

* Note: these are all the books on Goodreads for this author. To add more, click here.

Syd’s Recent Updates

Syd Knight has read
The Call by Gavin Strawhan
Rate this book
Clear rating
Syd Knight is now following
Syd Knight is accepting questions on their profile page.
Syd Knight is now following Victoria Randall and Chris
17240831
Syd Knight shared a quote
Lie Down with Dogs by Syd Knight
“When Kyle was a boy he imagined growing up to be a hero like his father. Someone who protected the weak and brought evil men to justice. Looking back on all that had happened, he wondered if his father would be proud, or turn his back in shame at the things his son had done.”
Syd Knight
Syd Knight has read
Lie Down with Dogs by Syd Knight
Lie Down with Dogs
by Syd Knight (Goodreads Author)
Rate this book
Clear rating
Syd Knight finished reading
City in Ruins by Don Winslow
Rate this book
Clear rating
Syd Knight finished reading
Juice by Tim Winton
Rate this book
Clear rating
Syd Knight is currently reading
Juice by Tim Winton
Rate this book
Clear rating
More of Syd's books…
Quotes by Syd Knight  (?)
Quotes are added by the Goodreads community and are not verified by Goodreads. (Learn more)

“When Kyle was a boy he imagined growing up to be a hero like his father. Someone who protected the weak and brought evil men to justice. Looking back on all that had happened, he wondered if his father would be proud, or turn his back in shame at the things his son had done.”
Syd Knight, Lie Down with Dogs

“When Kyle was a boy he imagined growing up to be a hero like his father. Someone who protected the weak and brought evil men to justice. Looking back on all that had happened, he wondered if his father would be proud, or turn his back in shame at the things his son had done.”
Syd Knight, Lie Down with Dogs

83510 Crime Detective Mystery Thriller Group — 2851 members — last activity Dec 02, 2025 11:44AM
This is a book club/group for ALL books about crime, mysteries, and thrillers. From romantic suspense, to pulp fiction, to cozy mysteries, british det ...more
No comments have been added yet.