Peter J CharlesPeter J Charles writes British crime fiction with a procedural edge and emotionally restrained realism-the kind that comes from having lived it.A former member of the Surrey Drug Squad, he's seen how investigations unfold, how lines blur, and how choces get made. His debut novel, A Detective's Dilemma, draws on that experience to deliver grounded operations, fractured characters, and tension that never exists just for show. Some scenes are based on real events-you decide which ones.These days, he walks the countryside, fly fishes, and watches rugby with a pint in hand. It's a slower pace than the one he used to live, but the stories haven't stopped. Read More Read Less