A.A. Dhand was raised in Bradford and spent his youth observing the city from behind the counter of a small convenience store. After qualifying as a pharmacist, he worked in London and travelled extensively before returning to Bradford to start his own business and begin writing. The history, diversity and darkness of the city have inspired his Harry Virdee novels.
Praise for A.A. Dhand * : * Outstanding – relentless, multi-layered suspense. * Lee Child * The blood count is high but the novel deserves attention for its sheer inventiveness and unbridled energy. * The Times * AA Dhand’s excellent series about Chief Inspector Harry Virdee delves deep into the dark side of Bradford, exploring a city riven by racial tensions and devoid of hope. * Sunday Express * A tense slice of neo-noir that has won Dhand comparisons to both BBC drama Luther and HBO’s The Wire. * Observer * High octane drama from one of Britain’s freshest crime voices. * Phil Williams, BBC Radio Five Live * DI Harry Virdee has established himself as a star anti-hero on the streets of Bradford, and Dhand’s brilliant creation doesn’t fail fans in this third book. . . Murder, drugs, racism… all this under the grim skies of West Yorks. Another winning read. * Sunday Sport * Dhand is a fearless writer. * Sunday Times *