Colin Dexter
English author of detective fiction
Born
September 29th, 1930
94 years ago
Died
March 21st, 2017
8 years ago — 86 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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An English author wrote a series of detective novels featuring the character Inspector Morse. The series was adapted into a successful television show that aired from 1987 to 2000. Dexter's literary career began in the 1970s, with the first Morse novel, 'Last Bus to Woodstock', published in 1975. The character was distinguished by his intellect and love for classical music, making the stories unique in the genre. Dexter received multiple awards for his writing, including the prestigious Cartier Diamond Dagger award for lifetime achievement in crime writing.
Created the Inspector Morse series
Authored 'Last Bus to Woodstock'
Received the Cartier Diamond Dagger
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