Craig Davidson

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
# Title Year
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
# Title Year
1 A Mean Utility 2006
2 Monsters 2019
Short Story Collections
# Title Year
1 Rust and Bone 2005
2 Sarah Court 2010
3 Cascade 2020
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 Precious Cargo 2016
Craig Davidson Anthologies
# Title Year
1 The Dark Side of Mysteries & Thrillers 2014
2 The New Black 2014
3 Imaginarium 3: The Best Canadian Speculative Writing 2015