Don Winslow has worked in the theatre, film and as a private investigator. He now works as an independent consultant in issues involving litigation arising from criminal behaviour.
The Power of the Dog throws shadows a mile long. Fearless, humane, aesthetically fervent, it's also passionate, unapologetic, gorgeously written and unquestionably authentic. Dennis Lehane Don Winslow is the kind of cult writer who is so good you almost want to keep him to yourself. -- Ian Rankin The first great dope novel since Dog Soldiers thirty years ago. It's frightening and sad, with a superbly sustained intensity. A beautifully compressed vision of hell, with all its attendant moral madness. -- James Ellroy A damn good read. If you've never read Don Winslow, start now. -- Val McDermid It is impossible in a few words to do [it] justice ... It's a huge book, both in size and scope. Sunday Telegraph