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
Luther (TV series) coast. After learning of Alice's apparent death in mysterious circumstances, he is persuaded to return to London and resume his role as a DCI. While investigating a new case he attempts to uncover Alice's fate, unravelling two conspiracies and incurring the wrath of organised crime boss George Cornelius, but fails to find a definitive answer on what happened to Alice. The first series of "Luther" aired in 2010 and received positive reviews from critics, getting an average of 5.9 million viewers per episode. A prequel to the series was written as the novel by series writer Neil Cross. It deals