About the Author

Douglas Watkinson is an English novelist, screenwriter and playwright. He trained as an actor and has written literally hundreds of television scripts, most notably for Lovejoy, Agatha Christie's Poirot and Midsomer Murders. The latter has been seen by a staggering ONE BILLION people in 250 countries. More details about his writing can be seen on his web site. His crime novels feature the hard-bitten, soft-centred Nathan Hawk, a police officer who was 'required to retire', as the British so delicately put it, and now works as a private detective. Known for his wit and fiery temper, Hawk is on his fifth case. The first four books are entitled Haggard Hawk, Easy Prey, Scattered Remains and Evil Turn.