Born in a Burial Gown

Praise for M. W. Craven: Dark, sharp and compelling -- Peter James Fantastic -- Martina Cole A thrilling curtain-raiser for what looks set to be a great new series -- Mick Herron A powerful thriller from an explosive new talent. Tightly plotted, and not for the faint-hearted! -- David Mark A book that shines with tension, wit and invention -- William Shaw Satisfyingly twisty and clever and the flashes of humour work well to offer the reader respite from the thrill of the read -- Michael J. Malone Mike Craven is a forceful new voice in British crime fiction -- Caro Ramsay Washington Poe is a name destined to be spoken by crime fiction enthusiasts everywhere: Britain's answer to Harry Bosch. The Puppet Show is a wickedly, twisting and turning, mystery that will have readers breathlessly turning the pages until the final shocking conclusion -- Matt Hilton A brilliant start to what promises to be a fantastic series; get it now or kick yourself for missing out -- Graham Smith I cannot recall the last time I binge read a novel in 36 hours . . . truly mind-blowing -- A. A. Dhand I loved this book! -- Jo Jakeman Dark, thrilling and unputdownable with sharply drawn characters that stride off the page -- Victoria Selman A tightly-written debut . . . Packed with procedural detail, believable characters and rich dialogue it will keep you turning those pages long after bedtime. Avison Fluke is a fine creation . . . The prose is faultless . . . Mike Craven is one to watch out for * CrimeSquad *

Multi-award-winning author M.W. Craven was born in Carlisle but grew up in Newcastle. He joined the army at sixteen, leaving ten years later to complete a social work degree. Seventeen years after taking up a probation officer role in Cumbria, at the rank of assistant chief officer, he became a full-time author. He is an instant Sunday Times bestseller and, for his Cumbria-set Washington Poe series, a recipient of the 2019 Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger, the 2022 Ian Fleming Steel Dagger and the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year 2023. The series has now been translated into twenty-nine languages Instagram: @m.w.craven Twitter :@mwcravenuk Facebook: MikeCravenAuthor