Charles Todd is the New York Times bestselling author of the Inspector Ian Rutledge mysteries, the Bess Crawford mysteries, and two stand-alone novels. Originally a mother-and-son writing team, Caroline passed away in August 2021. Charles lives in Florida.
""You’re going to love Todd."" -- Stephen King ""If there’s ever been a more complex and compelling hero in crime fiction than Inspector Rutledge, I can’t think of one."" -- Jeffery Deaver ""Todd’s latest whodunit featuring Scotland Yarder Ian Rutledge finds the long-running series in top form. . . . Todd keeps readers off-balance throughout and poignantly explores his lead’s emotional struggles."" -- Publishers Weekly ""A lovingly evoked postwar idyll."" -- Kirkus ""Warm and comfortable, like a pair of familiar shoes. The story is well-organized, and Rutledge’s internal struggles are compelling as always. A worthwhile and rewarding read."" -- Library Journal ""A solid police procedural and an emotional homage to Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Todd’s skill at returning to his perennial character without missing a beat adds to the strong plot of A Christmas Witness. It’s good to have this established character back."" -- South Florida Sun Sentinel