This is, quite literally, bloody brilliant' MetroMeet DCI John Luther in the prequel to the BBC's epic series Luther, starring Golden Globe winner Idris Elba. However, Luther, the BBC series, is not based on them. 'Neil Cross, the creator of the series, is a seasoned novelist and it shows the writing is economical, taut and evocative. Catherine Halliday (played by Wunmi Moskau) however they “are confounded by a tangle of leads and misdirection that seems designed to protect an unspeakable horror.” The creator of the series, Neil Cross, has been praised for his complex characters and chilling story lines, and it turns out he has released the first in a series of books for fans to delve into.

Luther will be facing the ghosts of his past as he tries to solves a series of murders across London with his new recruit D.S. Series five of Luther has been hotly anticipated and according to the BBC, fans are in for an explosive new series. So this got me wondering, is Luther based on a book? The BBC One crime drama is better written than many that have gone before it, so you have to wonder whether it is getting its genius from the pages of a book. The acclaimed BBC America TV series Luther, starring Idris Elba, has gotten a prequel novel, Luther: The Calling, penned by show creator Neil Cross. Review: Detective Chief Inspector John Luther is assigned to a most gruesome murder. Luther: The Calling By: Neil Cross Narrated by: David Bauckham Length: 11 hrs and 2 mins Unabridged. Discover more authors you’ll love listening to on Audible. The writing is so clever, there is no way you could second guess what is to come. Browse Neil Cross’s best-selling audiobooks and newest titles. Whilst at times it has been terrifying, the story lines have had me gripped since series one first aired in 2010. Neil Cross is the author of several novels including Always the Sun and Burial, as well as the best-selling memoir Heartland. He's dangerous.DCI John Luther has an extraordinary clearance rate. He's brilliant he's intense he's instinctive. I can’t express how truly excited I am to see the return of Luther for series five. Read where it all began before watching Luther: The Fallen Sun, coming soon to NetflixMeet DCI John Luther in the prequel to the epic series Luther, starring Golden Globe winner Idris Elba. It’s dark, seriously thrilling, and back on our screens on New Year's Day.

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