Craig Davidson is a renowned Canadian author who has made a significant impact in the literary world. He was born in Toronto, but grew up in Calgary and St. Catharines before heading off to college. Davidson attended both Trent University and the University of New Brunswick during his collegiate career.
Under his own name, Davidson has published short story collections and novels, including "Rust and Bone," which was published in September 2005 by Penguin Books Canada. This collection was a finalist for the 2006 Danuta Gleed Literary Award, and stories from it have been adapted into a play by Australian playwright Caleb Lewis and a film by French director Jacques Audiard. Davidson has also released novels such as "The Fighter" and "Cataract City," the latter of which was named as a longlisted nominee for the 2013 Scotiabank Giller Prize.
In addition to writing under his own name, Davidson has also published work under the pen names Patrick Lestewka and Nick Cutter. As Nick Cutter, he has written several standalone books, collections, novellas, non-fiction work, and short stories, including "The Saturday Night Ghost Club," "The Troop," and "Little Heaven." Cutter is known for his unique storytelling style and his ability to create suspenseful and thrilling narratives. His work has been praised by critics and readers alike for its originality and creativity.
Standalone Novels
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Title
Year
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1
The Fighter
2006
2
Cataract City
2013
3
The Troop
2014
4
The Deep
2015
5
The Acolyte
2015
6
Little Heaven
2017
7
The Saturday Night Ghost Club
2018
8
The Handyman Method
2023
Short Stories/Novellas
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Title
Year
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1
A Mean Utility
2006
2
Monsters
2019
Short Story Collections
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Title
Year
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1
Rust and Bone
2005
2
Sarah Court
2010
3
Cascade
2020
Non-Fiction Books
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Title
Year
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1
Precious Cargo
2016
Craig Davidson Anthologies
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Title
Year
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1
The Dark Side of Mysteries & Thrillers
2014
2
The New Black
2014
3
Imaginarium 3: The Best Canadian Speculative Writing