Paperback Sleuth - Death in Fine Condition

Andrew Cartmel was born in London and grew up in midwestern Canada where, among other things, he learned the meaning of the words "wind chill factor." The fine public libraries of his childhood provided a rich feast (Ray Bradbury, Robert Heinlein, the Oz books) and Andrew never wanted to be anything except a writer. On returning to London to study at university, his game plan was to support himself writing for television while getting established as a novelist. This led him into a detour - and down a rabbit hole - which included a distinguished sojourn script editing Doctor Who for three years (search "Cartmel masterplan"). At the same time, he began writing for comics and today he co-writes the Rivers of London graphic novels. A playwright and crime novelist, Andrew created the Vinyl Detective while listening to a lot of music, most of it good. Most of it very good. Andrew Cartmel lives in London with too many books, too many records and just enough cats.

"An intriguing mystery with an amoral protagonist. Who knew the world of paperback books could be so deadly?" Ben Aaronovich "Andrew Cartmel introduces a new kind of heroine, entirely immoral, somewhat venal and slightly foxed." David Quantick, Emmy award-winning producer of VEEP"Sex and murder and paperbacks? Yes please!" Ben Aaronovich