Descent

Following his law degree, where he developed an interest in criminal law, Matt Brolly completed his Masters in Creative Writing at Glasgow University. He is the bestselling author of the DCI Lambert crime novels, Dead Eyed, Dead Lucky, Dead Embers, Dead Time and Dead Water and the Lynch and Rose thriller, The Controller. In addition, he is the author of the acclaimed near-future crime novel, Zero. The first novel in the Detective Louise Blackwell crime series, The Crossing, was published in 2020. Matt also writes children’s books as M. J. Brolly. His first children’s book is The Sleeping Bug. Matt lives in London with his wife and their two young children. You can find out more about him at www.mattbrolly.co.uk or by following him on Twitter: @MattBrollyUK.

“Highly recommended.” —Helen Fields, bestselling author of the DI Callanach series“Really compelling and twisty. I loved it!” —Lisa Hall, bestselling author of Between You and Me“A riveting detective story that rips towards a frenetic ending. Louise Blackwell is a fantastic character.” —Chris McDonald, author of A Wash of Black“I couldn’t put this book down. Refreshingly imaginative, wonderfully written, unusual and superbly paced.” —M J Lee, author of the DI Ridpath series