Douglas Skelton talks to Paul Burke for Aspects of Crime.

the latest Jonas Flynt novel, A Thief's Revenge, writing a series, contemporary v historical, pitfalls of Non-fiction, smashing myths (putting the interviewer straight!), Bloody Scotland and being in the dock.

A THIEF'S REVENGE: A murder cries out for vengeance. A rogue answers the call.

For six long years, fired by cold rage, Jonas Flynt has hunted the man who paved the way for the murder of his son across the Caribbean and American Colonies. Many a pirate was delivered to justice during the chase, but Flynt never caught up with the elusive Dan Hawke.
Learning that his quarry has returned to London, Flynt races across the Atlantic in pursuit.
Back in his old hunting ground, he finds lies and betrayal are now the norm. During his lengthy absence, alliances have shifted among old friends and older enemies and it's hard to tell friend from foe…
Will Flynt be able track Hawke down at last through this web of intrigue? Or will his years-long quest for revenge have been in vain?

Douglas Skelton has published 12 non fiction books, 14 contemporary crime thrillers and 6 historical thrillers. He has been longlisted six times for the McIlvanney Prize for Scottish Crime Fiction. He has appeared at many festivals, including the Edinburgh International Book Festival, Bloody Scotland, Bute Noir, Granite Noir, Aye Write (Glasgow). He has worked with top Scottish lawyers and world-renowned forensic experts to create two You the Jury courtroom dramas. In past lives he has been a bank clerk, tax officer, shelf stacker, meat porter, taxi driver (for two days), wine waiter (for two hours), reporter, investigator and newspaper editor.

Recommended: The Cutting Michael J Malone (Out September) Paul Burke is the editor of Aspects of Crime, his first book Spies on Screen is published later this year.

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