Review Elegant, classy, assured entertainment . . .Very well paced, that surrenders its secrets only when it must --Literary ReviewAn adventure that is as rich in colour as it is satisfying. An easy reading, guilty pleasure --The Guardian About the Author John Malcolm is the author of twelve previous Tim Simpson mysteries including A Deceptive Appearance and Into the Vortex, as well as a number of books on art and antiques. A former Chairman of the British Crime Writers Association, John Malcolm lives in Sussex with his wife.