CHRISTOPHER J. YATES was born and raised in Kent and studied law at Oxford University before working as a puzzle editor in London. He lives in New York City with his wife and dog. His first book, Black Chalk, was an NPR “Best of the Year” selection, and his latest book Grist Mill Road was named an Indie Next Pick and best book of the year by Parade, NPR, and the New York Post. Follow him on Twitter @cj_yates.