David Gatward is going to become a big name in YA horror circles. - The Book Zone There's a great deal to enjoy in this book and the series seems set to provide lots more. Teen horror fans are going to love it. - The Bookbag A relentless and gruesome thrill ride The Dead marks out David Gatward as one to watch in Young Adult Horror. - SFX Magazine Looking for chills, spine tingling weirdness, and gut-wrenching gore? Well, this book will hit the spot. - Flipside Magazine A weekend spent in the company of The Dead is a weekend spent well. - GoreZone Magazine '...perfect for teens looking to try a good old-fashioned horror novel...' - Sugarscape.com Horror for kids has a compelling, and very twisted, new voice. - SFX Magazine

David was born in Bristol and grew up with his two younger brothers between the Cotswolds, Wensleydale and Lincolnshire. Aside from having a huge number of hobbies including: caving, camping, climbing, archery, shooting and music, David also wrote avidly. Although he had his first book published aged 18, it's taken many more years and life experiences to lead to writing The Dead. Seeing two ghosts, being mistaken for a homeless person and almost drowning have given David plenty of food for thought, but it's his family who've been a big inspiration. Now living in rural Somerset with his wife and two boys, David writes full-time and hopes to see ghost number three very shortly.