Malcolm Cooper was born in Chester on 5th May 1948. From the age of nine months, he travelled with his parents via The Royal Air Force. Following the untimely death of his father whilst studying 'A' levels at a boarding school in Germany, Malcolm returned to England to train as a teacher. Teaching was not for him and at twenty-six, he became a taxi driver in Canterbury where he remained until retirement.

Malcolm was a taxi driver in Canterbury for nearly 40 years. His insight into the taxi world and the regulations that went with it were brought to our attention in Taken for a Ride, published back in 2002. Nearing retirement age and disillusioned with his taxi life, he again put pen to paper and Driven to the Brink was published. He retired a month before his 65th birthday, on the day his badge expired - he was Dropped Over the Edge. A very pleasant experience he feels!