Nick Oldham

Nick Oldham | Caffeine Nights Books

Nick Oldham is a British crime writer with a career spanning decades and a back catalogue that includes the long-running Henry Christie detective series. His Caffeine Nights titles take a different direction — hard-edged gangland fiction adapted from two of the most visceral British crime films of recent years, both starring Danny Dyer.

The Novels

We Still Kill the Old Way is British gangland fiction at its most explosive — a story of old scores, brutal loyalties, and the kind of violence that doesn't stay buried. Based on the hit film, Oldham's novelisation captures the raw energy of the screen original while adding the depth and texture that only prose can deliver. Vendetta continues in the same vein — a relentless, propulsive thriller that takes the Danny Dyer film's premise and runs with it, delivering a story of revenge, honour, and consequences that escalate with every chapter.

What to Expect

These are not cosy crime novels. Oldham's Caffeine Nights titles are rooted in the British gangland tradition — morally complex, atmospherically charged, and written with the authority of an author who understands how crime fiction works at its best.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to have seen the films to enjoy these books?
No — both novels work as standalone reads. Familiarity with the films adds context, but Oldham's novelisations are fully self-contained stories that stand on their own merits.

Are these books connected to Nick Oldham's Henry Christie series?
No — these titles are separate from the Henry Christie detective series and represent a distinct strand of Oldham's work, focused on gangland thriller rather than police procedural.