Paul Cleave is currently dividing his time between his home city of Christchurch, New Zealand, where all of his novels are set, and Europe, where none of his novels are set. His novels have so far been translated into 20 languages. He has won the Saint-Maur book festival's crime novel of the year, has been shortlisted for the Ned Kelly award, the Edgar Award, the Barry Award, and has won the Ngaio Marsh award three times for NZ crime fiction. On top of praise from the press -the next Stephen King, uses words as lethal weapons, a writer to watch, and a rising star in the genre - Cleave numbers among his fans top crime and thriller writers. -Mark Billingham wrote: Most people come back from New Zealand talking about the breathtaking scenery and the amazing experiences. I came back raving about Paul Cleave. -John Connolly said that in Paul Cleave 'Jim Thompson has another worthy heir to his throne. - -The Lab's John Heath calls Cleave's writing uncompromising, unpredictable, and enthralling. -Simon Kernick said Cleave writes the kind of dark, intense thrillers that I never like to finish. Do yourself a favour and check him out. -S.J Watson said An intense adrenalin rush from start to finish. It'll have you up all night. Fantastic! -Tess Gerritsen described his book as A riveting and all too realistic thriller and called him a writer to watch. Don't miss any of his novels - The Cleaner, The Killing Hour, Cemetery Lake, Blood Men, Collecting Cooper, The Laughterhouse, Joe Victim, Five Minutes Alone, Trust No One, A Killer Harvest, and Whatever it Takes. You can follow him on his website, Paulcleave.com.