NICK MACFIE was born in England and has spent 30 years in Asia, mostly in Hong Kong and mostly working for Reuters. He has reported from China, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Thailand, Mongolia, the Philippines and many other places. He currently lives in Singapore with his wife and two daughters. Before becoming a journalist, Macfie dealt roulette at the Charlie Chester Casino in Archer Street in London. “Kiss Me, Hadley” is his second novel.