Patrick Forsyth is the much published author of many non-fiction books. Many offer guidance to those working in organisations, for example "Successful Time Management" (Kogan Page) is a bestselling title on its subject. He has also written three light-hearted books of travel writing: "First class at last!", "Beguiling Burma" and "Smile because it happened". All are set in South East Asia. Another recent title is the book "Empty when half full" a hilarious critique of miscommunication that misleads and amuses. He is active in the writing world, writing regularly for Writing Magazine and working with writing groups. He lives in Maldon in north Essex and this is his first novel.