Tim Baker

Born in Sydney, Australia, Tim Baker has lived in Italy, Spain and France. His first novel, the thriller "Fever City", published by Faber & Faber in the UK and Europa Editions in the USA in 2016 was a Finalist for the 2017 Shamus Award and for the CWA's John Creasey New Blood Dagger award. His second novel, the epic crime thriller , "City Without Stars," was published by Faber & Faber in 2018. Tim Baker's first produced feature film screenplay was _Samsara, The (2001)_, a tale of spirituality and sensuality set in the Himalayas. Through his constant travels around the world and in his fiction writing, Tim Baker has always demonstrated a deep affinity and attraction to the interaction of cultures and peoples. This international outlook and openness have enabled him to collaborate with artists from widely divergent backgrounds and cultures, including writers, musicians, film-makers, and actors. He is working on several novels and motion picture co-productions set in Australia, France, Mexico, China, Brazil, Spain, Italy and India.