never lived there, instead deriving his knowledge from encyclopaedias, detailed maps, and a slang dictionary. During WWII, he served in the Royal Air Force, eventually achieving the rank of Squadron Leader (and simultaneously editing the RAF Journal). As an author he wrote more than eighty thrillers and enjoyed an enormous worldwide following. Translated into dozens of languages, his books have been widely adapted for film and television. Living a secluded life, Chase moved to France in 1956, and then to Switzerland in 1961. He died in 1985. Fast paced action. Unexpected twists and turns. Very clever crime plan. Detectives trying to solve the mystery with no obvious clues. A must read for James Hadley Chase fans. Highly recommended for anyone who has not read his books to sample his works.