Dr Kathy Curran grew up in south Belfast, and later studied Common and Civil Law (with French) at Queen’s University. She then headed to England to pursue a Masters and Doctorate in criminology at the University of Cambridge. As a criminologist, she loves travelling, exploring, and unearthing gritty stories and tales. She is happiest pottering around ancient graveyards, former prisons and always tries to fit in a trip to a crime museum when on holiday.Lorenza Bacino is a freelance journalist and travel writer. She is a former radio broadcaster and has also worked as a language teacher, translator and editor. She is usually busy thinking about where to travel to next. Interests and hobbies include books, film and art. Her family would say she needs to improve her cooking skills. Lorenza tends to agree.