Charles den Tex

Early life

Charles den Tex was born in Camberwell, Australia. His parents returned with him to the Netherlands when he was 6.

Career

Den Tex studied Photography and Cinematography in London, then worked as an English teacher in Paris. He also worked as a copywriter in an advertising agency in Amsterdam. In 1980, he began working as communication consultant.

Writing

Charles den Tex published his first crime novel, Dump, in 1995. As of 2011 he has written 10 crime novels, two short stories and a dictionary on the jargon of management and consultancy. Seven of his novels have been nominated to Gouden Strop Prize and has received the prize for three.