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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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	He Is Watching You (Maddie Ives #1) 4.21 avg rating — 5,700 ratings — published 2018 — 12 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 — 4,481 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 — 4,166 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 — 3,335 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 — 2,658 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
	Bodily Harm (Langthorne #1) 4.06 avg rating — 2,691 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
	He Knows Your Secrets (Maddie Ives, #4) 4.46 avg rating — 2,402 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
	He Will Find You (Maddie Ives, #3) 4.25 avg rating — 2,496 ratings — published 2019 — 9 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 Get You (Maddie Ives #5) 4.50 avg rating — 2,349 ratings — published 2020 — 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
	The Deadly Houses (Maddie Ives #6) 4.57 avg rating — 2,310 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

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Charlie Gallagher liked Claire Bailey's review of I Had to Do It: an absolutely gripping psychological thriller full of twists: "This was absolutely incredible! From the very first page I was all in. Life on pause, I needed to keep reading. Charlie Gallagher's writing is always on point and the way he delivers a story is masterful. Told across different timelines, from years bef" Read more of this review »
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Charlie Gallagher liked Booklover BEV's review of I Had to Do It: an absolutely gripping psychological thriller full of twists: "My sister is missing My father is guilty. I had to do it is one gripping psychological thriller to give you pimples and goosebumps with full on twisty turns. Jessica Walsh finds her sister Vicky missing, Leaving her father so desperate, it's all part of " Read more of this review »
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Charlie Gallagher made a comment on Jeff’s review of I Had to Do It: an absolutely gripping psychological thriller full of twists " Charlie's fine with me! Thanks for taking the time to read and review - much appreciated. ...more "
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Charlie Gallagher liked Jeff's review of I Had to Do It: an absolutely gripping psychological thriller full of twists: "My familiarity with Charlie Gallagher’s novels has been the two Abigail Morton thrillers that were released earlier in 2026. Both books were excellent and held my attention throughout. I’m hoping for another one before the end of the year or early 20" Read more of this review »
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Charlie Gallagher answered Jason Lavoie's question: Good morning Charlie. I'm currently reading an ARC for His Own Brother but I cannot link a review to NetGalley from GoodReads. Are you able to have your team add this book to GoodReads? I'm only 10% through but am enjoying it. Thank you. Jason - thanks for getting in touch and for making me aware. I've nudged the right people and it should appear on here imminently. Hopefully before you are able to finish! Thanks for taking the time to read and I hope you love the rest. CG. See Full Answer
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“If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps he hears a different drummer,”
― Charlie Gallagher, Ruthless

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