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 The Hague. In 1980, he began working as communication advisor.

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

Gouden Strop

The Gouden Strop is the annual award for the best Dutch crime novel in the Netherlands. The prize has been awarded since 1986. The winner receives € 10,000 and a statuette. Its Belgian equivalent is the Diamanten Kogel The Gouden Strop (i.e. 'Golden Noose') is the annual award for the best Dutch...

Prize and has received the prize for three.