Ava McCarthy was born in Dublin and attained degrees in Physics and Nuclear Medicine before going onto work for the London Stock Exhange for six years. She currently works in software in County Dublin, where she lives with husband Tom and two children.

'What a delight…. the tang of authenticity comes off every page' Daily Mail'A thrilling read from a promising new author' Sun'An edge-of-your-seat thriller… McCarthy cranks the tension like an experienced pro… one of the most likeable heroines I've read in a long time' Irish Independent'Gripping… the tech details ring frighteningly true, the twists in the tight plot are smart…a storming debut thriller… in Harry Martinez, the writer has a strong, attractive and super-smart central character who is ripe for another adventure' Irish Times

Ava McCarthy was born in Dublin and attained degrees in Physics and Nuclear Medicine before going onto work for the London Stock Exhange for six years. She currently works in software in County Dublin, where she lives with husband Tom and two children.

'What a delight…. the tang of authenticity comes off every page' Daily Mail'A thrilling read from a promising new author' Sun'An edge-of-your-seat thriller… McCarthy cranks the tension like an experienced pro… one of the most likeable heroines I've read in a long time' Irish Independent'Gripping… the tech details ring frighteningly true, the twists in the tight plot are smart…a storming debut thriller… in Harry Martinez, the writer has a strong, attractive and super-smart central character who is ripe for another adventure' Irish Times