Barbara Nadel
BIOGRAPHY
Barbara is a Londoner, now based in the North West. She writes two crime fiction series, one set in Istanbul, Turkey featuring her series detective, Inspector Ikmen and another, historical series, set in London in World War 2. Before becoming a full time writer, Barbara worked with people with mental health problems, she also taught her degree subject, psychology, to students studying at A level. In 2005 Barbara won the Crime Writers Association Silver Dagger for her 7th Inspector Ikmen book 'Deadly Web'.
GENRE
Crime Fiction
PUBLICATIONS | PERFORMANCE HISTORY
Author of 12 books featuring Inspector Ikmen, published by Headline. Author of 4 World War 2 mysteries featuring Francis Hancock also published by Headline. Barbara has also written articles about Turkey and Turkish culture for 'The Times', 'The Guardian', 'The Independent', 'Time Out' as well as short stories for Ellery Queen Magazine. Radio work includes Radio 4's 'Excess Baggage', Essex Radio, BBC London, radio broadcasts via stations in Cape Town and Johannesburg.
WORKSHOP | READINGS EXPERIENCE","REFERENCE/S
Barbara has given readings and talks at events as diverse as Harrogate Crime Fiction Festival, Left Coast Crime (USA), Bouchercon (Canada), the Essex Book Festival, Guildford Festival, Redbrige Festival plus libraries in London, Essex, Manchester and Lancashire. She has undertaken book tours of Germany, Switzerland and South Africa. She originally trained as an actress and has a PGCE so she is a practiced and accomplished speaker.
REFERENCE/S
PRAISE FOR CETIN IKMEN SERIES
'Inspector Cetin Ikmen is a detective up there with Morse, Rebus and Wexford. Gripping and highly recommended.' TIME OUT
'Impeccable mystery plotting, exotic and atmospheric.' GUARDIAN
'A gripping and unusual detective story, vivid and poignant.' LITERARY REVIEW
'Intelligent and captivating.' SUNDAY TIMES
PRAISE FOR HANCOCK SERIES
'Undeniably gripping. Her description of life under the Blitz is extraordinarily vivid and intense.' MORNING STAR
'Nadel has created an atmospheric setting and a fascinating insight into the lives of Londoners struggling against the Luftwaffe's nightly onslaught. The book's intelligent original theme and empathic characterisation make for a compelling read. GOOD BOOK GUIDE
'A rattling good thriller set in the uncertain early years of the Second World War.' BOLTON EVENING NEWS
There is an ethereal quality about the writing.' MARCEL BERLINS, THE TIMES
GROUP SIZE PREFERENCE
Any
GROUP AGE PREFERENCE
Any
WORKING LANGUAGE/S
English
AREA/S PREPARED TO TRAVEL
Anywhere
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