Michael Stokes has been involved with the law throughout his working life, as a barrister, QC, and, eventually, as a judge. He was the Recorder of Nottingham from 2007 until 2016 and has tried many cases of the utmost seriousness including rape and murder. His experience dealing with trials, real criminals and the legal system ensures greater accuracy in his storytelling. Since his retirement he has studied for a Master's degree in Tudor History and published two crime thrillers. He is presently completing the third novel in the Inspector Hood series. He lives in the Midlands and spends as much time as he can with his wife in their second home in Brittany.

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