David Mark is a Sunday Times bestselling author and former crime reporter. His experiences as a journalist in Hull inspired the acclaimed DS Aector McAvoy series, spanning 17 novels, and currently in development for TV.

Championed by greats like Val McDermid and Mick Herron, Mark’s backlist includes historical fiction like The Zealot’s Bones and psychological works. His raw memoir, Piece of Mind, explores his battle with addiction and mental illness. A Fellow of the Royal Literary Fund and Radio 4 dramatist, Mark now lives in rural Northumberland with his daughter.