Michael Windle

Mick Windle is not your typical thriller writer. Before he started bending time and chasing criminals on the page, he walked the beat, navigated the politics, and saw the side of London that most people only read about.

A former Metropolitan Police officer and successful business owner, Mick brings a lifetime of real-world experience to his writing. His novels are not just stories; they are infused with the gritty authenticity and insider's perspective that can only come from someone who has been there. He understands the complex realities of police work, the subtle art of investigation, and the dark underbelly of institutional corruption.

His debut novel, "The Metropolitan Police Time Machine," is a product of this unique background—a gripping time-travel procedural that asks tough questions and pulls no punches.

When he isn't exploring the past to solve the crimes of the present, Mick lives in Southend-on-Sea, drawing inspiration from a life lived on both sides of the thin blue line.