Neil Lancaster is the No.1 digital bestselling author of both the Tom Novak & Max Craigie series. His first Craigie novel, Dead Man’s Grave, was longlisted for the 2021 McIlvanney Prize for Best Scottish Crime Book of the Year. The second Craigie novel, The Blood Tide, topped several ebook & audio charts. It was also longlisted for the 2022 McIlvanney Prize & shortlisted for Best New Series at the Dead Good Reader Awards. Neil’s served as a military policeman & worked for the Metropolitan Police as a detective, investigating serious crimes in the capital & beyond. As a covert policing specialist, he used all manner of techniques to investigate & disrupt major crime & criminals. He now lives in the Scottish Highlands, writes crime & thriller novels, & works as a broadcaster & commentator on true crime documentaries.