Luther: The Calling on the creation of DCI John Luther describing Luther as a man "possessed of brilliance and by an animal ferocity that he keeps from all but the monsters he seeks out". He concluded by stating fans of the "TV series will love this". In 2012, "Luther: The Calling" won the Ngaio Marsh Award for Best Crime Novel. Luther: The Calling Luther: The Calling by Neil Cross is the first of three tie-in novels based on the BBC crime drama "Luther". The novel introduces the character of Detective Chief Inspector (DCI) John Luther. The novel is a prequel to the television
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