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Christopher Edge

5 stars across 40 books

Christopher Edge is an award-winning children's author whose books have been translated into more than twenty languages.
Christopher grew up in Manchester where he spent most of his childhood in the local library, dreaming up stories. After studying English at university, he worked in a record shop, mostly listening to Bjoerk, before being led astray by the film Dead Poets Society into a short-lived career as an English teacher. After leaving teaching he worked in publishing in a job that allowed him to read lots of brilliant children's books, and in 2007 went freelance as a publishing and education consultant, working with organisations such as Booktrust and Oxford University Press on resources to inspire children as readers and writers.
His novel The Many Worlds of Albie Bright won several children's book awards and was also nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Medal, as was his novel The Jamie Drake Equation, which was also selected as one of the best new children's books of 2017 for Independent Bookshop Week. His latest novel The Infinite Lives of Maisie Day was recently chosen by The Times as their Children's Book of the Week, whilst his other books include the critically-acclaimed Twelve Minutes to Midnight series. He is also the author of How to Write Your Best Story Ever! and How To Be A Young #Writer, inspirational guides to creative writing for children and teenagers.
Christopher has appeared at many literary festivals including the Hay Festival, Edinburgh International Book Festival, Emirates Festival of Literature, Cheltenham Literature Festival and was also invited to give the keynote speech at the NATE (National Association for the Teaching of English) conference. He has also authored articles on reading and education for publications such as The Guardian and Teach Primary magazine.
Christopher now lives in Gloucestershire with his wife and two children and still spends most of his time in the local library, dreaming up stories.

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The Infinite Lives of Maisie Day

5th April 2018

The Infinite Lives of Maisie Day

A mind-bending mystery for anyone who's ever asked questions from the award-winning Christopher Edge."A writer of genuin... MoreThe Infinite Lives of Maisie Day

(42 reviews) Review

Escape Room

3rd February 2022

Escape Room

The latest mind-blowing novel from award-winning author Christopher Edge, Escape Room is a thrilling adventure that chal... MoreEscape Room

(41 reviews) Review

The Jamie Drake Equation

2nd March 2017

The Jamie Drake Equation

A cosmic adventure for anyone who's ever looked at the stars, from the award-winning Christopher Edge."A writer of genui... MoreThe Jamie Drake Equation

(27 reviews) Review

The Many Worlds of Albie Bright

14th January 2016

The Many Worlds of Albie Bright

An extraordinary novel for anyone who's ever been curious from award-winning author Christopher Edge."A writer of genuin... MoreThe Many Worlds of Albie Bright

(25 reviews) Review

The Longest Night of Charlie Noon

6th June 2019

The Longest Night of Charlie Noon

A mind-bending mystery for anyone who's ever asked questions, from the award-winning author Christopher Edge."A writer o... MoreThe Longest Night of Charlie Noon

(17 reviews) Review

Fear Files: Hide and Seek: A pacy, spine tingling horror adventure by the author of ESCAPE ROOM

25th September 2025

Fear Files: Hide and Seek: A pacy, spine tingling horror adventure by the author of ESCAPE ROOM

"A writer of genuine originality" - The GuardianGoosebumps for a new generation of readers. Perfect for fans of Stranger... MoreFear Files: Hide and Seek: A pacy, spine tingling horror adventure by the author of ESCAPE ROOM

(10 reviews) Review

Space Oddity

7th January 2021

Space Oddity

From the author of Escape Room, science and laugh combine in this out-of-this-world adventure, featuring... MoreSpace Oddity

(7 reviews) Review

Escape Room: Game Zero

5th June 2025

Escape Room: Game Zero

A brand-new Escape Room adventure from bestselling author, Christopher Edge. Discover an epic new world packed with puzz... MoreEscape Room: Game Zero

(7 reviews) Review

Twelve Minutes to Midnight

2nd February 2012

Twelve Minutes to Midnight

Step into the past in this spine-tingling historical adventure from award-winning author Christopher Edge."A writer of g... MoreTwelve Minutes to Midnight

(4 reviews) Review

Black Hole Cinema Club

14th March 2024

Black Hole Cinema Club

Another edge-of-your-seat adventure from the award-winning author of Escape Room, Christopher Edge. A trip to the cinem... MoreBlack Hole Cinema Club

(4 reviews) Review

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New Book

Fear Files: Hide and Seek: A pacy, spine tingling horror adventure by the author of ESCAPE ROOM

25th September 2025

(10 reviews)

Coming Soon

How to Steal the Future

Paperback

2nd July 2026

Recent Reviews

Escape Room

by ESCPrimary

WOW!! This book was amazing. All twists and turns and hidden adventures. Ami needs to be strong and believe. So dive into the puzzles and riddles that...
Escape Room

by LucasMay

We choose this book as the blurb was appealing, we enjoy the concept of escape rooms and problem solving. Meeting the characters and starting the game...
Escape Room: Game Zero

by Ali_H

I (an adult) read this book after my 11 year insisted I give it a try. I'm certainly glad I did.
It's a great book full of twists and turns.
My son...

Series by
Christopher Edge

Fear Files

Escape Room

Twelve Minutes to Midnight Trilogy