Douglas Watkinson is an English novelist, playwright and screenwriter, specializing in crime and mystery.[1] His books feature the hard-bitten, soft-centred Nathan Hawk, a police officer who was 'required to retire' and now works as a private detective. Known for his wit and fiery temper, Hawk is on his seventh case. The first six books are entitled Haggard Hawk,[2] Easy Prey, Scattered Remains, Evil Turn, Jericho Road, and White Crane.