{"title":"Peter James","description":"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. Much 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 21 million copies worldwide and been translated into 38 languages. 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.","products":[{"product_id":"the-hawk-is-dead-hardcover","title":"The Hawk Is Dead - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoy Grace never dreamed a murder investigation would take him deep into Buckingham Palace . . .\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHer Majesty, Queen Camilla, is aboard the Royal Train heading to a charity event in Sussex when disaster strikes - the train is derailed. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA tragic accident or a planned attack? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen, minutes later, a trusted aide is shot dead by a sniper, the police have their answer. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDespite all the evidence, Roy Grace is not convinced The Queen was the intended target. 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