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Charlie Gallagher

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Charlie Gallagher was a serving UK police officer for thirteen years where he performed many roles. Starting out as a front-line response officer, he was also a member of a specialist tactical team and worked as a detective in various areas, including elements of Counter Terrorism.

Charlie now writes full time. He lives on the south coast of England with his wife and two kids and, somehow, a spaniel, a tortoise and a two cats, one of which has far more twitter followers.

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Who are your favourite authors?

Charlie Gallagher Hey Ana - thanks for the question.

I read a lot of different people and in a lot of different genres. I really like Ian Rankin, he's very moody and in…moreHey Ana - thanks for the question.

I read a lot of different people and in a lot of different genres. I really like Ian Rankin, he's very moody and intelligent as it Tess Gerritsen - I think I like people that are able to create a mood or a tone with their stuff. You pick up a Rankin or a Gerritsen book with a blank cover and you would immediately know who you were reading!

The author that made me love written stories was Road Dahl. I think he remains the greatest story teller of all time.

The one author that I always look out for in regards new releases is Simon Kernick. I like a story that grabs you by the scruff of the neck and only lets you go when it's done. Kernick does that. I have that in mind when I write too.(less)

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I am in awe of authors like yourself. What really intrigues me is how on earth do you devise your storylines? Do your ideas arise from variations of your police experience or is your imagination similar to the universe?

Charlie Gallagher Dave - thanks for the contact and the interest.

My wife always answers this one best: 'he's full of sh*t' she will say. I can't really better that to …moreDave - thanks for the contact and the interest.

My wife always answers this one best: 'he's full of sh*t' she will say. I can't really better that to be honest and believe me, I have tried!

I'm what is known as a pantser - I wish it had a better name - which is where I make up stories as I go. I'll have a central concept, a single scene that I am working towards or a place I want characters to get to and I'll just bundle towards it. It's not a very efficient way to work (a lot of revisions!) but it works for me and I love it. It means I will start a book and have no idea of the twists and turns until they happen - and more often than not, I will have no idea how it ends. I do mix in some of my policing experience or life experience (or, more than once, the loud fella who's sat next to me in the coffee shop at the time I needed a new victim) as all writer's must.

So that's the long answer and I think is what my wife means!

And no need to be in awe or anything, it's a clumsy style of hits and misses, blind alleys, nonsense and constant revisions. But, like I said, I love it and I know how lucky I am that it is now my full-time occupation so I get to make a massive mess and then I can take my time fixing it.

Thanks again and I hope that answered your question.
CG.(less)

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Average rating: 4.31 · 48,081 ratings · 2,865 reviews · 26 distinct works • Similar authors

	He Is Watching You (Maddie Ives #1) 4.21 avg rating — 5,630 ratings — published 2018 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Her Last Breath (Langthorne #7) 4.29 avg rating — 4,458 ratings — published 2018 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	He Will Kill You (Maddie Ives, #2) 4.25 avg rating — 4,123 ratings — published 2019 — 11 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Then She Ran (Langthorne #6) 4.09 avg rating — 3,323 ratings — published 2018 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Detective Maddie Ives Books 1–4 (Maddie Ives #1-4) 4.59 avg rating — 2,648 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	He Knows Your Secrets (Maddie Ives, #4) 4.46 avg rating — 2,366 ratings — published 2019 — 11 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Bodily Harm (Langthorne #1) 4.06 avg rating — 2,587 ratings — published 2011 — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Deadly Houses (Maddie Ives #6) 4.57 avg rating — 2,288 ratings — published 2020 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	He Will Find You (Maddie Ives, #3) 4.25 avg rating — 2,457 ratings — published 2019	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	He Will Get You (Maddie Ives #5) 4.50 avg rating — 2,306 ratings — published 2020 — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Charlie Gallagher answered Jennifer (Jaye)'s question: Thank you so much for your update Charlie, I love to read and listen to books at the same time. I do intend to reread The ‘Maddie Ives’ series again just as a refresher for the additional books and I absolutely loved the two books featuring Di Joel Norris. I wonder did you base a part of him on yourself? I certainly used my experiences with Joel. I worked as part of a tactical team for a long time and then moved to a detective role, which is the exact same route that Joel took. It's fair to say it was a very comfortable environment for me to describe See Full Answer
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Charlie Gallagher and 1 other person liked Sandra Vdplaats's review of Six Hours to Live (Abigail Morton Thrillers #1): "Dum spiro spero (Cicero) I have read previous books by Charlie Gallagher. Set in Margate in the summer, the lives of five women are about to change forever. The story centres on the lives of Julia, Debbie, Lisa, Abigail and, at a later point, Emma. I wa" Read more of this review »
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Charlie Gallagher liked Diane Elizabeth Taylor's review of Six Hours to Live (Abigail Morton Thrillers #1): "Abigail Morton's stunning debut! I was delighted to see a new series from Charlie Gallagher, and it certainly didn't disappoint. On the verge of resigning, Detective Constable Abigail Morton is reluctantly drawn back into the fold after a chilling d" Read more of this review »
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Charlie Gallagher liked Victoria's review of Six Hours to Live (Abigail Morton Thrillers #1): "Title: Six Hours to Live Author: Charlie Gallagher Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Publication Date: February 26, 2026 This is my first Gallagher book, and it definitely won't be my last! In the world of psychological thrillers, I can imagine that coming up with a unique " Read more of this review »
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Charlie Gallagher answered Jennifer (Jaye)'s question: Hi Charlie, I was wondering if ‘Six hours to live’ is going to be on audio too? I cannot wait for the other books to be released. Hey Jennifer - thanks so much for getting in touch. There are plans for an audio release of this one but it will not be at the same time as the ebook. We are working hard behind the scenes to get this format available and I will update when I can. I See Full Answer
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Charlie Gallagher made a comment on Julie Powell’s review of Detective Maddie Ives Books 1–6 (Maddie Ives #1-6) " Julie - thanks so much for taking the time to write reviews for each individual book. I saw them all and I appreciate them massively - makes such a di ...more "
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Charlie Gallagher made a comment on Lesley Mason’s review of Detective Maddie Ives Books 1–6 (Maddie Ives #1-6) " I do hope it wasn’t too traumatic! Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. "
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Charlie Gallagher made a comment on Katrina Lush’s review of Detective Maddie Ives Books 1–6 (Maddie Ives #1-6) " I think this is a compliment?! Thanks for taking the time to review. "
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Charlie Gallagher made a comment on Kamla ’s review of The Girls Upstairs (Maddie Ives #9) " Horrible to read this. I hope your recovery is well under way by now - on the road to coming back stronger! "
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“If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps he hears a different drummer,”
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