FENG CHI-SHUN was born in Wuhan, China, and grew up in Hong Kong. After graduating from the University of Hong Kong’s medical school, he went to the US for specialist training. He enrolled in the pathology training program at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, New York. After obtaining his specialist qualification, he stayed on in the US to work. For thirteen years, he lived through a tumultuous period of culture shock, experiencing unforgettable encounters with colourful characters. His last job was with the Charity Hospital in New Orleans. Upon returning to Hong Kong, he worked for the Department of Health as a consultant, and later as a private pathologist at St. Paul’s Hospital, until his retirement in 2010. He plays golf, tennis and ping-pong. Late in life, he developed an interest in writing. He contributes to local English newspapers as a columnist and has published three books to date: Diamond Hill (2008), Hong Kong Noir (2010), and Kitchen Tiles (2015).