Peter Guttridge je autor, ktorý sa zameriava na skúmanie zložitosti ľudskej psychiky a spoločenských noriem. Jeho písanie sa vyznačuje prenikavým postrehom a vytvoreným jazykom, ktorý čitateľov vtiahne do hlbokých úvah o živote. Prostredníctvom svojich diel často kladie znepokojujúce otázky a podnecuje k zamysleniu sa nad morálnymi dilemami. Jeho jedinečný štýl a hĺbka vhľadu z neho robia výnimočný hlas v súčasnej literatúre.
After the body of a man is found outside a lido he was fighting to save from closure, suspicion falls on those looking to redevelop the site. Soon after the man overseeing the development dies in suspicious circumstances. Are the deaths connected to the development, or is there another reason behind them? DI Gilchrist and DS Heap investigate.
Avalon theme parks and medieval Excaliburger banquets are the last things journalist Nick Madrid expects to find when he arrives in the West Country at what is supposedly the grave of the legendary King Arthur. But rival Tourism and Heritage marketing men are the least of his worries once he starts to do some digging of his own. For it isn't Arthurian relics but murder victims he uncovers, and Nick begins to wonder if someone is taking their fixation with Camelot to murderous extremes...
This sparkling debut fires volleys of one-liners and delivers a romp filled with humor and suspense. Nick Madrid, a journalist-turned-gumshoe, finds himself embroiled in a mystery when a naked woman unexpectedly plunges from his hotel window into the swimming pool below. The incident is shocking, not only for its bizarre nature but also for the grim outcome. As Nick attends the Just For Laughs festival in Montreal, he is drawn into the investigation to determine whether Cissie Parker's fall was an accident or foul play. His journey takes him from the gritty streets of Edinburgh to the glitzy yet shadowy world of Hollywood, where hidden truths await. With a blend of humor and intrigue, the narrative keeps readers on edge until the bittersweet conclusion. The author, Peter Guttridge, brings a wealth of experience as a writing fellow and mystery reviewer, adding depth to this engaging tale. His background in journalism and creative writing shines through in this original and highly readable debut, promising laughter and suspense in equal measure.