Charles den Tex

Charles den Tex (born 21 April 1952) is a Dutch writer.

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. 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.