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Losing Control
It’s easy to point out what’s wrong – it takes ingenuity to fix it
Posted on June 3, 2025
I was interviewed by Hannah Dolman at the University of Cambridge for the Alumni Magazine of the Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology. You can read the full text (with …
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Audiobook Loosing Control
Posted on May 1, 2025
I’ve been listening to the audiobook of Losing Control and I’m absolutely delighted with what voice actors Melanie Crawley and Mike Hayley have done with the story – they bring it …
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Visiting Cambridge University 6&7 May 2025
Posted on April 23, 2025
I’m delighted to be visiting my old university to give a couple of talks in early May, always a lovely time to be in Cambridge The first talk is as …
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Review of Losing Control
Posted on April 3, 2025
The Chemical Engineer (TCE) published a glowing review of Losing Control in the April 2025 issue, pairing the book review with recent TV shows (Toxic Town, Last Breath) and a …
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Losing Control Audiobook
Posted on March 28, 2025
I’m delighted to share the news that WF Howes have acquired the UK and Commonwealth audio rights to Losing Control through my wonderful agent Juliet Mushens. Voiced by the fabulous …
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TV Interview – Is it Safe?
Posted on March 18, 2025
I was interviewed as part of a DW News report about the incineration of toxic waste from the former Union carbide factory in Bhopal. Macleod is my maiden and professional …
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Reviews that made me cheer then weep
Posted on January 30, 2025
I had two reviews appear on social media this week that provoked strong reactions Let me explain. I seem to bump into Andy Wormald at every crime festival – Capital …
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Author Chat with Caroline Maston – UK Crime Book Club
Posted on January 15, 2025
On Friday 10th January I had a one hour chat with Caroline Maston from the UK Crime Book Club. You can see and listen to the recording here Among many …
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Crime Writer’s Association Magazine – Red Herrings – Losing Control
Posted on January 6, 2025
A Toxic Legacy I wrote an article about my visit to the former Union Carbide factory in Bhopal, India for the Crime Writers’ Association (CWA) magazine – RED HERRINGS – …
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New podcasts to tickle your ears
Posted on January 4, 2025
Podcast 1: Process Safety Meets Nancy Drew, James Bond and MacGyver Listen here In this episode of Process Safety with Trish and Traci we interview Fiona Erskine, an engineer and …
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