Cornish born Malcolm Richards is the author of the Emily Swanson mystery thriller series, which centres on a troubled young teacher seeking to rectify the mistakes of her past while becoming embroiled in present day mysteries.

After studying creative writing at degree level at Middlesex University, London, he went on to work as a literacy teacher, a therapeutic teacher of children with emotional and behavioural difficulties, and as a teacher of creative writing. He has also worked as a freelance copywriter and scriptwriter. 

When not writing, Malcolm enjoys composing and producing music, cooking up a storm in the kitchen, and spending more and more time in the countryside.

He lives and writes in South East London