Caroline Graham – British novelist of the late 20th and early 21st century, author of the Inspector Barnaby series, including The Killings at Badger’s Drift. Known for her sharp wit and elegant plotting, she created one of the most iconic detectives in modern British crime fiction. With the TV adaptation Midsomer Murders, Barnaby became a cultural staple, and Graham was hailed as a true heir to Agatha Christie.
📚 Her debut Barnaby novel was immediately praised by critics. 🎬 Midsomer Murders aired in 1997 and became a worldwide hit. 💬 Critics describe her style as “black humour wrapped in classic intrigue.” 🖋 Before turning to crime fiction, she wrote plays and radio scripts. 🌍 The Barnaby series has been translated into dozens of languages. 📖 She often depicts idyllic villages as nests of hidden passions and violence. 🖼 The tension between pastoral calm and dark undercurrents defines her prose. 🏆 The Killings at Badger’s Drift was listed among the best debuts by the Crime Writers’ Association. 👥 On TV, Barnaby became a national character for British audiences. 🙂 Funny note: Graham once admitted she personally distrusts sleepy English villages – “too peaceful to be true.”