Peter James and Pan Mac sign new five-book deal

Peter James has signed a new five-book deal with Pan Macmillan, which includes three more novels in his Roy Grace series. Publishing director Wayne Brookes acquired UK and Commonwealth rights, including Canada, to the five books from Carole Blake at Blake Friedmann Literary Agency. As well as the Roy Grace novels, there will be two standalone thrillers. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2015-08-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-01-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Los Angeles Times | 2013-01-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ BBC News | 2013-01-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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