The official website of Crime Writer and BBC Crime Correspondent Simon Hall

Simon Hall is the BBC's Crime Correspondent for the South West of England and the author of The TV Detective novels, in which a TV reporter and a detective work together to solve a series of extraordinary crimes.

Simon's first book, A Popular Murder, was warmly received by the critics as a fresh, distinctive and highly entertaining approach to crime writing. One independent review -

The key to cracking the killing is the teasing central riddle. Why was the plot postponed when the weather was sunny, but rearranged for a day when it was raining ? Adam and Dan struggle with the case, until they realise they can use the extraordinary power of television to help them trap the murderer.

Simon's next book - The Death Pictures - is already creating great interest. He's been booked for an extensive and prestigious tour, including the Agatha Christie and Daphne du Maurier festivals, and the British Crime Writers Association Annual conference. His next book has already been bought by a publisher - before they've even read it.

His work combines modern, complex and cunning murder mysteries with a behind the scenes taste of the life of a TV News reporter. There are jealous newsroom rows and precious egos to navigate, chaotic live outside broadcasts to present, and angry and emotional interviewees to placate.

Simon's books are read and reviewed by senior CID officers, to ensure the policing procedures he describes are correct and up to date with the latest technology and methods of criminal investigation.

Simon is very proud that one Detective Inspector said of The Death Pictures -

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