Defiance Through Compliance.

Dci Horner's Advice To Jack Spratt: "remember, M'boy," His Old Boss Had Said, Eyes Twinkling, "that If Anyone Tries To Get The Better Of You, Stand Up Straight And Say To Yourself In An Imperious Air, 'i Am The New Mrs. De Winter Now!' You'll Find It Works Wonders.

Love Is A Wonderful Thing, My Dear, But It Leaves You Wide Open For Blackmail.

People Who Read My Books Have An Open Mind When It Comes To New, Bizarre, Interesting And Exciting Ideas.

I Shouldn't Believe Anything I Say, If I Were You-and That Includes What I Just Told You.

Literary Detection And Firearms Don't Really Go Hand In Hand; Pen Mighter Than The Sword And So Forth.