Dobbs, Michael

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DOBBS, Michael

DOBBS, Michael. British, b. 1948. Genres: Mystery/Crime/Suspense. Career: Boston Globe, Boston, MA, editorial assistant and political feature writer, 1971-75; Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising, deputy chairperson, 1983-86 and 1988-91, director of Worldwide Corporate Communications, 1987-88; Conservative Party, England, chief of staff, 1986-87, deputy chairman, 1994-95; writer, broadcaster. Government adviser, 1981-87. Publications: NOVELS: House of Cards, 1989; Wall Games, 1990; Last Man to Die, 1991; To Play the King, 1992; The Touch of Innocents, 1994; The Final Cut, 1995; Goodfellowe M.P., 1997; The Buddha of Brewer Street, 1998; Whispers of Betrayal, 2000. Address: 18 Bruton Place, Mayfair, London W1J 6LY, England. Online address: [email protected]