Tony R. Cox, is a former regional journalist in Derby and then Nottingham. He moved into public relations and from 2000 ran his own consultancy. He now grows vegetables in his allotment, supports Crewe Alexandra and writes crime thrillers.

Born in London, the son of a railwayman, he grew up in Glasgow, Lancaster, Crewe, Pakistan and Buxton. He has lived in Leicestershire for the last 26 years.

You can follow Tony on twitter @TonyRCox