Tim Willocks

Tim Willocks is a British doctor and novelist. An experienced psychiatrist, Willocks has worked for some years on the rehabilitation of the sufferers of drug addiction. He is noted for the portrayal of himself (or elements of himself) within his novels, usually featuring a central character with extensive medical knowledge (especially of drugs) and martial arts ability (Willocks being a black belt in Shotokan karate).

Willocks' 1991 novel Bad City Blues was adapted for the screen in 1999 in a movie starring Dennis Hopper.

Published work
As of 2006, Willocks is the author of six novels.

Bad City Blues (1991)

Green River Rising (1994)

Bloodstained Kings (1995)

Swept from the Sea (1997)

Amy Foster (1998)

The Religion (2006)

Willocks also wrote the Steven Spielberg documentary The Unfinished Journey .

Trivia
Willocks is rumoured to have had a brief relationship with pop star Madonna.

Willocks also plays poker.