Comedy Crime
Play Me!
A washed-up British rocker accepts a Caribbean charity gig and becomes entangled in assassination, corruption and a deadly fight to clear his name.
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Charles Harris: bestselling thrillers, satirical fiction and screenwriting books
Discover the novels, screenwriting guides, articles and resources of Charles Harris: bestselling and award-nominated novelist, award-winning filmmaker, journalist and internationally experienced storytelling teacher.
Charles Harris writes dark, funny and politically edged fiction, including the comedy crime novel Play Me!, the psychological crime thriller Room Fifteen, and the satirical crime novel The Breaking of Liam Glass. He is also the author of practical screenwriting books including Teach Yourself: Complete Screenwriting Course and Jaws in Space.
Psychological Crime
Room Fifteen
Detective Inspector Ross Blackleigh is on trial for murder, but the only defence he has is the truth hidden inside his damaged memory.
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The Breaking of Liam Glass
A journalist chasing the scoop of his life enters a ruthless world of tabloids, knife-crime headlines, football celebrity and moral corruption.
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Crime fiction with political bite, dark humour and real-world detail
Charles Harris combines thriller storytelling with satire, psychological tension, industry experience and detailed research. His novels move through tabloid newsrooms, police pressure, political corruption, celebrity culture and the hidden machinery of power.
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Who is Charles Harris?
Charles Harris is a bestselling and award-nominated author, award-winning filmmaker, journalist, screenwriting teacher and Aikido black belt.
What kind of novels does Charles Harris write?
Charles Harris writes crime fiction, psychological thrillers, political satire and comedy crime, often combining dark humour, moral pressure and topical social detail.
Which Charles Harris book should I read first?
Choose Play Me! for comedy crime, Room Fifteen for psychological mystery, or The Breaking of Liam Glass for a satirical thriller about tabloid journalism.
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