# Event Details - **Event Name**: AN EVENING WITH PETER JAMES, MERCHANT ADVENTURERS' HALL, YORK - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 14 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 14 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: The evening will focus on Peter's gripping new thriller 'Dead in Three Two One'.About this EventPeter James's gripping new thriller 'Dead in Three Two One', published by Macmillan in hardback on 22nd October 2026 (RRP £20). Masterfully plotted, relentlessly tense, cinematic and full of heart-stopping suspense, Peter will discuss his iconic Roy Grace series with readers in an intimate setting. Guests buying the 'Book & Ticket' option have the option of adding on an additional reduced ticket without the book at checkout. About Peter JamesPeter James is a New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author best known for his crime thrillers featuring Detective Superintendent Roy Grace, who Queen Camilla recently named as her favourite fictional detective.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 books have sold over 23 million copies worldwide, achieved 21 Sunday Times No.1s, and have been translated into 38 languages.His Roy Grace novels are currently airing 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. His plays have been named as the most successful stage franchise since Agatha Christie.About 'Dead in Three Two One'Brighton Pride is the biggest date on the city's calendar with half a million people partying on the streets. But behind the opulent façade of the Royal Courteney Hotel, a nightmare is checking in.Dritan Dervishi has arrived with a beautiful woman on his arm and a lethal secret in his suitcase. He has specifically requested Room 321, a room with a stunning view of the sea, and the perfect proximity to a target he's been dreaming of for years.Detective Superintendent Roy Grace is already pushed to the limit, coordinating the city's massive security operation amid whispers of a potential terrorist attack. But the threat is more personal than he could ever imagine. Back in a Pr*son cell, his old nemesis Albanian mob boss Roel Albazi is counting down the seconds to a revenge that will not just take Roy's life, but the lives of everyone he loves.And as Roy and his wife Cleo prepare for a night of celebration at the Royal Courteney, they have no idea that they are stepping into a deadly trap.Event details:📅 Wednesday, 14 October 2026 (a week before publication day!)🕰️ Time: 7–8.30 PM (doors open 6.30 PM)📍 Merchant Adventurers' Hall, Fossgate, YorkThe evening will include:Author discussion and interviewAudience Q&A sessionBook signing opportunity (as well as the featured book, a selection of Peter's backlist titles will be available for purchase)The venue is fully accessible.Every attendee who purchases the book & ticket option will receive a signed, special independent bookshop edition copy with sprayed edges. See you there!Please note: event vouchers/tickets are neither exchangeable nor refundable. All seats are unreserved. We advise you arrive on time to prioritise unrestricted views. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/319fa9b0-c50d-11f1-ba03-b7505d4e7d42-rimg-w1200-h675-dc685808-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/york/an-evening-with-peter-james-merchant-adventurers-hall-york/100001996460270412 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, performances, theatre, entertainment, calendar - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Merchant Adventurers' Hall - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 11.29, max: 21.98, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: York - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Merchant Adventurers' Hall - **lat**: 53.9578973 - **long**: -1.0788136 - **full address**: Merchant Adventurers' Hall, Fossgate, York, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: AN EVENING WITH PETER JAMES, MERCHANT ADVENTURERS' HALL, YORK - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/9cbce95d622039e7eb6588a713253b602b580e1429224e35287d9b52376f85d5-rimg-w1200-h600-dc182848-gmir.jpg?v=1786312518 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is AN EVENING WITH PETER JAMES, MERCHANT ADVENTURERS' HALL, YORK being held? - **A:** AN EVENING WITH PETER JAMES, MERCHANT ADVENTURERS' HALL, YORK takes place on Wed, 14 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 14 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Merchant Adventurers' Hall, Fossgate, York, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing AN EVENING WITH PETER JAMES, MERCHANT ADVENTURERS' HALL, YORK? - **A:** AN EVENING WITH PETER JAMES, MERCHANT ADVENTURERS' HALL, YORK is organized by Criminally Good Books. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** AN EVENING WITH PETER JAMES, MERCHANT ADVENTURERS' HALL, YORK is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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