Frank Hurst, who writes under a pseudonym, was born in South London, educated in West Sussex and spent thirty-six years as an investigator and intelligence officer for the British Government. He travelled widely in his career, including long spells living and working in the Far East, India and the Eastern Caribbean. After leaving the service of the Crown, Frank has devoted his time to writing novels. His Golden Triangle Trilogy, set in Thailand, has received wide acclaim and won literary awards.