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Peter Lovesey

Peter Lovesey (10 September 1936 – 10 April 2025) was a British writer. Honours include Cartier Diamond Dagger, Anthony Award for Best Novel and Malice Domestic Award for Lifetime Achievement.

The Bookish Elf has reviewed 1 book by Peter Lovesey, mostly crime and detective fiction, published by Soho Crime, first published in 2024.

Born 10 September 1936, WhittonFrom United Kingdom
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Books reviewed1
Our average4.0★from 1 rated
Our review
Against the Grain cover
Against the Grain2024 · ★ 4.0
GenresCrime 1Detective Fiction 1Mystery Thriller 1PublishersSoho Crime

Awards & honours

6 recorded
Cartier Diamond Dagger2000Barry Award for Best Novel1997Anthony Award for Best Novel1992Grand Prix de Littérature Policière1985

Literary prizes

Grand Prix de Littérature Policière 1985Malice Domestic Award for Lifetime Achievement 2008

Genre awards

Cartier Diamond Dagger 2000Barry Award for Best Novel 1997Anthony Award for Best Novel 1992Gold Dagger 1982

Books

1 book
Against the Grain cover
Against the Grain2024 · ★ 4.0

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How many Peter Lovesey books has The Bookish Elf reviewed?

We have reviewed 1 book by Peter Lovesey: Against the Grain.

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