Peter James’ fictional detective, Roy Grace is a favourite of Queen Camilla’s and now she plays a leading role in his latest thriller. Join Peter for an evening at Bridges of high-stakes crime-solving as he talks about The Hawk is Dead.

Combining Peter’s classic fast-paced action with extensive behind-the-scenes research at Buckingham Palace, The Hawk is Dead is the perfect entry point into the world of Roy Grace for anyone yet to meet him.

Peter will chat to Andy Rossiter, owner of Rossiter Books, about the novel, his research within the royal household and with the police and he will reveal how Queen Camilla came to appear in The Hawk is Dead.

Roy Grace never dreamed a murder investigation would take him deep into Buckingham Palace. Her Majesty, Queen Camilla, is aboard the Royal Train heading to a charity event in Sussex when disaster strikes – the train is derailed.

Minutes later, a trusted aide is shot dead by a sniper, the police have their answer.

Despite all the evidence, Roy Grace is not convinced The Queen was the intended target. But he finds himself alone in his suspicions. Fighting against the scepticism of his colleagues and the Palace itself, Grace pursues his own investigation. But when there is a second murder, the stakes rise even higher, and Grace is at risk of being embroiled in a very public catastrophe – and in mortal danger.

Peter James is a Sunday Times bestselling author best known for his crime thrillers featuring Detective Superintendent Roy Grace. 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 Roy Grace novels are currently filming their 6th season for the hit ITV drama, Grace, starring John Simm as the troubled Brighton copper. Seven of his novels have been adapted into phenomenally successful stage plays, with his most recent, Picture You Dead, now on national tour in the UK.

The event is on Saturday 18th October 7pm at Bridges Centre, Monmouth. Tickets £10 from Rossiter Books 01600 775 572