Alex Wade was born in west London, grew up in Devon and lives in Cornwall. After studying American and English Literature at the University of East Anglia, he became a lawyer, specialising in libel law and working for law firms, publishers and newspaper groups. A spell off the rails in his early 30s led to Alex taking up boxing; his first book, Wrecking Machine, recounts his pugilistic adventures. A keen surfer since his teens, Alex has also written two books about surfing. Alex combines working as a libel lawyer with freelance journalism for the nationals. Flack's Last Shift is his first novel.
"Wickedly observant... this witty, pacey thriller is a portrait of newspapers at a time of mighty upheaval." - THE TIMES. "A fabulous read." - GEORGINA GODWIN, MONOCLE 24. "Has the ring of psychological truth... deals sensitively with that most scary of questions: did I take the right decisions in my life?" - THE HERALD, SCOTLAND. "A rattling good read" - PHILLIP TAYLOR MBE. "A witty, insightful and gripping glimpse into the world of national newspaper journalism. More please!" KIRSTIE NEWTON, CORNWALL TODAY. "Wade is a prolific writer of non-fiction but this is a confident stride into the world of fiction. Very funny, with a tightly wrought plot and deft characterisation." - SIR MARK WARBY. "A must-read legal novel, beautifully told by Wade" - ALEX ALDRIDGE, EDITOR, LEGAL CHEEK. "Intriguing insights into the nightlife of newspapers. If it's libel law or cricket Flack knows the score - but he's less sure about women... Superb." - PETER FLUCK, CO-FOUNDER, SPITTING IMAGE. "The law, journalism, intrigue, wit - a glorious page-turner that's got the lot." - GYLES BRANDRETH. "The story focuses on behind-the-scenes intrigues and chicanery of life as a top newspaper's night lawyer... like THE NIGHT MANAGER - but involves putting the newspaper to bed rather than guests." - THE TIMES
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