Neil Broadfoot’s high-octane debut, Falling Fast, introduced readers to the world of Edinburgh-based investigative journalist Doug McGregor and DS Susie Drummond. Widely praised by critics, crime fiction authors and readers alike, it was shortlisted for both the Dundee International Prize and the prestigious Deanston Scottish Crime Book of the Year Award, immediately establishing Neil as a fixture on the Tartan Noir scene.
Before writing fiction, Neil worked as a journalist for fifteen years at national and local newspapers, covering some of the biggest stories of the day. A poacher turned gamekeeper, Neil moved into communications, providing media relations advice for a variety of organisations, from public bodies and government to a range of private clients.
Neil is married to Fiona and has two daughters. An adopted Fifer, he lives in Dunfermline, where he started his career as a local reporter.