Stuart Edmond is a crime thriller writer. Prior to relocating to the UK and completing his first novel, Blood & Water, Stuart worked as an Investigator for the Australian Government. He has trained with the Australian Federal Police and worked closely with Federal Agents, officers from various Police forces around Australia and other law enforcement agencies. He has also served with the Australian military for ten years, which included a tour of the Middle East. He currently lives in Northamptonshire, with his partner, step-daughter and three mad dogs.