'THE PIRATE DEVLIN is top quality historical fiction. Mark Keating knows his period inside-out and his stylish prose and devilish plot fold it into a gripping read. This is the start of something big.' -- Harry Sidebottom, author of Warrior of Rome 'A superbly imagined, vividly written debut. Devlin is set to become the Sharpe of the high seas.' -- Saul David, author of Zulu Hart

Mark Keating was born in North London and has spent most of his life working around the South East selling everything from comic-books to champagne. He now lives and works in Windsor, Berkshire with his partner and son.