My life has been improved immeasurably over the last few years by my fellow Fun Lovin’ Crime Writers: Mark Billingham, Chris Brookmyre, Doug Johnstone, Val McDermid and Luca Veste. I hope to see them all on a stage very soon.

And my friends in the wider crime fiction community whose camaraderie has helped me want to keep trying.

Finally, Jo, Issy and Ezra, whom I don’t deserve.