He could also be greatest recognized for a fictional detective haunted by the disappearance of his spouse, however dognapping fairly than kidnapping drives Peter James’ newest guide.

The best-selling writer will speak in regards to the “horrific” rise in canine thefts alongside an RSPCA officer at a guide pageant in London.

The creator of the Roy Grace collection – of which Queen Camilla is a giant fan – can be a headline identify for Capital Crime at Leonardo Royal Hotel St Paul’s, on September 2.

And now two fortunate readers have the prospect to satisfy him.

Peter, who turns 75 on Tuesday, mentioned: “I will be talking about my novel, Stop Them Dead, alongside Kirsty Withnall from the RSPCA who appears as a character in the book.

Peter, who turns 75 on Tuesday, said: “I will be talking about my novel, Stop Them Dead, alongside Kirsty Withnall from the RSPCA who appears as a character in the book.

“It looks at the rise in the horrific black market in both puppies and adult dogs since lockdown and the fact criminals can now make more m

“It looks at the rise in the horrific black market in both puppies and adult dogs since lockdown and the fact criminals can now make more money from dogs than drugs.

“As a dog lover, it was very important to write this with the support of the RSPCA.”

Also showing on the pageant, from August 31 to September 2, can be former Pointless co-host Richard Osman, writer of The Thursday Murder Club collection, and The Hobbit star Richard Armitage.

● We have teamed up with Capital Crime to supply two tickets to Peter James’ occasion and the likelihood to satisfy him, by answering this query: Who is Peter’s most well-known creation?

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