Peter James: In Conversation with Martin Edwards
Join us as we welcome the acclaimed author Peter James to discuss the latest instalment in his award-winning Roy Grace series, now a major ITV show. In conversation with a leading host, Peter will delve into the gripping world of his new novel, One of Us Is Dead. Hosted by crime writer, Martin Edwards.
About the Book
Creator of Her Majesty Queen Camilla’s favourite fictional detective.
23 million books sold.
The latest race-against-time instalment of the award-winning Grace series by Peter James, now a major ITV show.
Who is next?
When James Taylor arrives late for a funeral, he has to stand at the back of the small church. But, as the service progresses, Taylor notices a man six rows in front of him. At first he thinks he must be mistaken, but the more he looks at the man, the more convinced Taylor becomes that this is his old schoolfriend Rufus Rorke.
Except it couldn’t be him, could it? Because two years ago Taylor attended Rufus Rorke’s funeral. He even delivered Rufus’s eulogy.
On the other side of Brighton, at Police HQ, Detective Superintendent Roy Grace has been alerted to a number of suspicious deaths that he can’t get out of his mind. But how are they linked? And how could they possibly be connected to Rufus Rorke?
Roy Grace is about to find out just how dangerous a dead man can be.
Every ticket includes a signed, dedicated copy of One of Us Is Dead.
Praise for Peter James
'Peter James is one of the best British crime writers and therefore one of the best in the world' - Lee Child
'Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business' - Karin Slaughter
'One of the world’s most popular detective series' - The Guardian
About Peter James
Peter James is a UK No.1 bestselling author, best known for his Detective Superintendent Roy Grace series, now a hit ITV drama starring John Simm as the troubled Brighton copper. Loved by crime and thriller fans for his fast-paced page-turners full of unexpected plot twists, sinister characters, and accurate portrayal of modern-day policing, he has won over 40 awards for his work, including the WHSmith Best Crime Author of All Time Award and Crime Writers’ Association Diamond Dagger. In 2024, it was announced that he is the creator of Her Majesty Queen Camilla’s favourite fictional detective.
To date, Peter has written an impressive total of 20 Sunday Times No. 1s, sold over 23 million copies worldwide, and been translated into 38 languages. Her Majesty Queen Camilla has announced that Detective Superintendent Roy Grace is her favourite fictional detective. His books are also often adapted for the stage, with his six stage shows grossing over £17 million at the box office – the most recent being Wish You Were Dead.
About your host, Martin Edwards
Martin Edwards has published 23 novels, including the Lake District Mysteries and the Rachel Savernake series, most recently Sepulchre Street and Hemlock Bay. He has won the CWA Diamond Dagger, the highest honour in British crime writing, and his other awards include the CWA Dagger in the Library, voted by UK librarians, and two Edgars from the Mystery Writers of America. He has been President of the Detection Club since 2015.
Event Details
Doors: 12.30pm
Event Start: 1.00pm
Q&A: 2.00pm
Signing: 2.15pm