David was born in Derby, England and has lived all over the UK. He now divides his time between Paris and the northwest of England. In 2009 he left a long career in the airline industry to concentrate on establishing his writing career. He's now published seven books and 'Sorceror' is the first in a series featuring Detective Superintendent Jeff Barton. David also teaches English to foreign students and is an activist for the Labour party. He's an avid fan of American singer and poet Stevie Nicks who he calls his 'voice of my inner being' and loves Indian food.