Recovering journo & full time hack.
Moskva was his first straight crime novel.
Proudest boast: hasn’t worked in an office for 25 years.
Born in Malta, grew up in the Far East, Britain and Scandinavia.
Written for Times, Telegraph, Independent, Guardian.
Two time winner BSFA Award for Best Novel for Felaheen and End of the World Blues.
The Last Banquet was shortlisted for Le Prix Montesquieu 2015.
Island Reich was published 29 May 2021.
Lives in Edinburgh.
Married to Sam Baker.