A former criminal and family law barrister, Helen Fields has a depth of knowledge about crime that lends a unique fierceness to her writing. The author of fourteen full length novels and numerous short stories, Fields consistently produces high impact, compelling best sellers that readers love. Longlisted for prizes including the McIlvanney Scottish Crime Book of the Year and the Ian Fleming Steel Dagger, Fields has become a globally recognised name in the genre. She spends much of her time travelling, can often be found in either Scotland or the United States, and has a permanent home base in West Sussex