Mark Burnell was born in Northumberland and grew up in Brazil. He is a novelist and screenwriter. His debut novel, The Rhythm Section, is the first in a series of thrillers featuring Stephanie Patrick and is soon to be a major motion picture. The film is begin produced by Eon, the company responsible for the James Bond franchise, and stars Blake Lively and Jude Law. Mark lives in England with his family.

Praise for 'The Third Woman': 'Utterly gripping -- eat your heart out, Jason Bourne.' Observer 'This is an outstanding thriller: unusual, satisfying, complex, credible, well-rounded and well-written. It's a page-turner, but one with depth and substance.'Tom Bradby, author of 'The Master of Rain' 'Mark Burnell!is one of Britain's most accomplished thriller writers.'The Economist 'Mark Burnell brings the espionage novel right up to date!it makes an exciting story with more depth than the average thriller, and with some first-rate characterisation.' Sunday Telegraph Praise for Mark Burnell and his books: 'Chameleon is a Casablanca for the 21st century.' Boris Starling 'Bigger and slicker in every way than his first novel. If you buy no other thriller this holiday season, buy this one.' Economist

Mark Burnell was born in Northumberland and grew up in Brazil. He is a novelist and screenwriter. His debut novel, The Rhythm Section, is the first in a series of thrillers featuring Stephanie Patrick and is soon to be a major motion picture. The film is begin produced by Eon, the company responsible for the James Bond franchise, and stars Blake Lively and Jude Law. Mark lives in England with his family.

Praise for 'The Third Woman': 'Utterly gripping -- eat your heart out, Jason Bourne.' Observer 'This is an outstanding thriller: unusual, satisfying, complex, credible, well-rounded and well-written. It's a page-turner, but one with depth and substance.'Tom Bradby, author of 'The Master of Rain' 'Mark Burnell!is one of Britain's most accomplished thriller writers.'The Economist 'Mark Burnell brings the espionage novel right up to date!it makes an exciting story with more depth than the average thriller, and with some first-rate characterisation.' Sunday Telegraph Praise for Mark Burnell and his books: 'Chameleon is a Casablanca for the 21st century.' Boris Starling 'Bigger and slicker in every way than his first novel. If you buy no other thriller this holiday season, buy this one.' Economist