Colin Bateman

Colin Bateman

10 Series

Colin Bateman is an Irish author known for his crime fiction, thrillers, and dark comedy novels, writing for both adults and children. He began his career as a journalist at 16, eventually becoming a deputy editor. Since the publication of his first novel, "Divorcing Jack," in 1995, Bateman has focused on writing novels and screenplays, including "Crossmaheart," "Wild About Harry," and "Watermelon."

Colin Bateman, often publishing under the mononym "Bateman," delivers gripping narratives in his novels. "Reservoir Pups," released as "Running with the Reservoir Pups" in the UK and Ireland, captivates readers with its intense storyline. Another of his works, "Cycle of Violence," also known as "Crossmaheart," explores themes of retribution and moral complexity. Bateman's ability to weave compelling plots with unique titles ensures his novels stand out in the literary world.

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Divorcing Jack

(1995)

Of Wee Sweetie Mice & Men

(1996)

The Turbulent Priests

(1999)

Shooting Sean

(2001)

The Horse with My Name

(2002)

Driving Big Davie

(2004)

Belfast Confidential

(2005)

Nine Inches

(2013)

Fire and Brimstone

(2013)

The Dead Pass

(2014)

Martin Murphy

Murphy's Law

(2002)

Murphy's Revenge

(2005)

Eddie and the Gang With No Name

Reservoir Pups

(2003)

Bring Me the Head of Oliver Plunkett

(2004)

The Seagulls Have Landed

(2013)

Titanic 2020

Titanic 2020

(2007)

Cannibal City

(2012)

Mystery Man

Mystery Man

(2009)

The Day of the Jack Russell

(2009)

Dr. Yes

(2010)

The Prisoner of Brenda

(2012)

SOS Adventures

Ice Quake

(2010)

Fire Storm

(2010)

Tusk

(2011)

Papercuts

The Dead and the Quick

(2015)

The Return of the Native

(2016)

Mr Turner's Prize

(2016)

Hong Kong Phooey

(2016)

The Good, The Bad and the Quite Ugly

(2016)

The Eagle Has Crash Landed

(2016)

The Next to Last of the Mohicans

(2016)

Dog Day Mid-Afternoon

(2016)

Standalone Novels

Cycle of Violence

(1995)

Best In The Business

(1997)

Empire State

(1997)

Maid of the Mist

(1999)

Wild About Harry

(2000)

Mohammed Maguire

(2001)

Chapter and Verse

(2003)

I Predict a Riot

(2007)

Orpheus Rising

(2008)

Short Story Collections

Papercuts

(2016)

Anthologies

The Mammoth Book of Best British Crime 8

(2011)

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