An Afternoon with Peter James

Brighton Pride is the biggest date on the city’s calendar with half a million people partying on the streets. But behind the opulent facade of the Royal Courteney Hotel, a nightmare is checking in. Dritan Dervishi has arrived with a beautiful woman on his arm and a lethal secret in his suitcase. He has specifically requested Room 321 – a room with a stunning view of the sea, and the perfect proximity to a target he’s been dreaming of for years. Detective Superintendent Roy Grace is already pushed to the limit, coordinating the city’s massive security operation amid whispers of a potential terrorist attack. But the threat is more personal than he could ever imagine. Back in a prison cell, his old nemesis Albanian mob boss Roel Albazi is counting down the seconds to a revenge that will not just take Roy’s life, but the lives of everyone he loves.And as Roy and his wife Cleo prepare for a night of celebration at the Royal Courteney, they have no idea that they are stepping into a deadly trap. Peter James is a New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author best known for his crime thrillers featuring Detective Superintendent Roy Grace, who Queen Camilla recently named as her favourite fictional detective. Praised by critics and 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 more than 40 awards for his work, including the WHSmith Best Crime Author of All Time Award and the Crime Writers’ Association Diamond Dagger. His books have sold over 23 million copies worldwide, achieved 21 Sunday Times No.1s, and have been translated into 38 languages. Doors at 1.30pm (the shop will be closed prior to this) Tickets include a drink and either a signed hardback copy of the book or a voucher for the book redeemable on the day.