Even more happily, Luther: The Calling promises more novels to come.He listens. Luther is slated for a third TV season in 2013.

“ Luther: The Calling is a crisply told thriller…Cross has created a character of mythic proportions and happily he will be back. Roslyn’s Reviews ( see full review on Amazon)– This book deserves 5 stars for its brilliant storytelling style, in depth character study and Cross’s ability to have Luther’s world come vividly to life on the page as well as the screen.” This series launch is a must-read for fans of the show and will inspire those readers who haven’t seen the BBC episodes to place holds on the series in your DVD collection.” Cross’s skills as a novelist are every bit as good as his screenwriting skills, and DCI John Luther is as compelling on the page as on the screen. “an excellent stand-alone police procedural.

Troubled, self-tormenting Luther, who debuted in the BBC America TV miniseries Luther, is a compelling and memorable figure in print as well.” “This goes beyond the vicarious pleasure of standard crime, and into the territory inhabited by horror writers we read because we wish to see the killer brought to justice, but more so because we cannot look away.” “Cross is an amazing writer, capable of lyricism and pathos as well as some of the most traumatising scenes you’re ever likely to experience in a mainstream crime novel.” “Cross has always dealt in darkness and been so adept at conjuring bogeymen from the catacombs of mythology that you start to see them everywhere” It is some of best crime fiction to hit bookstores this year.” It also reveals that for all his skill as scriptwriter, Cross is above all else a gifted novelist. The novel is a reminder that the show’s Emmy nomination for best mini-series and Cross’ nomination for best writing were well deserved. “Cross’ storytelling skill and deft characterization emphasizes how much credit he deserves for creating Luther–one of the best crime series to show up on TV in a long time. “Neil Cross has created such a compelling character” Gripping, taut fiction by a new master in the genre' Fallen from grace but struggling for salvation, Luther’s most formidable foe is himself.

The mystery he is trying to solve is the murder of his soul in an imperfect world. 'Luther is to crime fiction what his historical counterpart was to religion. Longlisted, Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2012 Winner, Ngaio Marsh Best Crime Novel Award (NZ) 2012

The Calling by Neil Cross