What does the cryptic crossword clue "Author unveils the criminal (5,5)" mean?

The definition is "Author". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of UNVEILS + THE = NEVILSHUTE; definition: "Author" The answer is NEVILSHUTE.

Author unveils the criminal (5,5)

Independent Cryptic #12011 | 15 Across | 2025-04-08 flower