Andrew Cartmel

Andrew is a novelist and playwright. He is the author of the bestselling Vinyl Detective series, and creator of the Paperback Sleuth.

He began his career with a legendary stint as script editor on *Doctor Who* (the “Cartmel Masterplan”) and has written a memoir of his time on the show, *Script Doctor*. He has also written Doctor Who comics and graphic novels and audio dramas.

He is currently co-writing the Rivers of London comics with Ben Aaronovitch.

Andrew has toured as a stand-up comedian and had his plays performed on the London Fringe including *Glacier Lake* and *As Real as Anything*.

He lives in London with far too many books, Blu-rays, comics and records.