D.L. Mark spent more than fifteen years as a journalist, including seven years as a crime reporter with the Yorkshire Post. His writing is heavily influenced by the court cases he covered: the jaded police officers; incompetent investigators; the inertia of the justice system and the grief of those touched by tragedy. He writes psychological suspense thrillers and historical novels, plus the DS McAvoy series (as David Mark). Follow D.L. Mark at @davidmarkwriter and www.davidmarkwriter.co.uk
'A beautiful yet terrifying opening leads quickly to a wonderfully observed and strikingly original crime novel. DL Mark is staggeringly good.' -- Sharon Bolton Grim, gruesome and absolutely gripping * SHOTS Magazine * ‘D.L. Mark writes with a dark compassion, his great skill is interweaving this seamlessly into a compelling, twisting narrative.’ -- Tim Sullivan 'Just brilliant. What I love most about D.L. Mark's writing is that it's constantly surprising - he's never succumbed to lazy or formulaic writing but each new book feels fresh and exciting as a debut, as if he's constantly striving to write better and bolder things - which of course he is. And that's why I'll always feel able to recommend him as one to watch.' -- Elizabeth Hayes PRAISE FOR D.L. MARK: 'Mark is a wonderfully descriptive writer' Peter James. 'Brilliantly written – a cracking story' Richard Madeley, Richard & Judy Book Club (on Dark Winter). 'Dark, compelling crime writing of the highest order' Daily Mail (on Darkness Falls). 'Beautifully crafted' Kirkus. 'Mark's books are always taut, intelligent page-turners' -- Abir Mukherjee