Mark Powell was born in Sevenoaks, Kent in 1963 and now lives in Singapore. He's an award-wining novelist, playwright, and screenwriter. Known as an explosive storyteller, Mark delivers brutally realistic fiction with strong, clever, and fearless characters. He credits his adventurous and fun childhood for his creative talents. He writes in several genres including thriller, action & adventure, romantic comedy, and mystery; for adults and young adults. His published works include- Quantum Breach (2009, Marshall Cavendish), Deep Six (2010, Marshall Cavendish), The Somali Sanction (2012, Amazon), The Adventures of Danny Dare (2013, Amazon) 16 Swipes- No Breakfast (2019, Marshall Cavendish) 16 Swipes- The Other Perspective (2021, Penguin Random House), Bad Juice (2022, Amazon) and now his latest novel, Duxton Hill. In the works are- The Silver Spoon Club and Escape.