Born in north London, Colin worked for many years in TV and radio and freelanced for many of Australia's leading newspapers and magazines. He has been a novelist for the last twenty five years, with his work published widely in the UK, US and Europe. His books have been translated into seventeen languages.

After a four year hiatus due to tragic events in his personal life, he has made a huge comeback with his latest novel, Silk Road, which will be published by Corvus Atlantic in October, 2011.