Bateman was a journalist in Northern Ireland before becoming a full-time writer. His first novel, DIVORCING JACK, won the Betty Trask Prize, and all his novels have been critically acclaimed. He wrote the screenplays for the feature films DIVORCING JACK and WILD ABOUT HARRY and the popular TV series MURPHY`S LAW starring James Nesbitt. Bateman lives in Ireland with his family.

More... Check out the Headline site for more of the books - it will be a rewarding visit.

www.headline.co.uk/books/detail.page?isbn=9780755378685

And Bateman's own website leaves nothing to the imagination - life, times,books and the why's and wherefores of his writing

www.colinbateman.com/