A Ledger for the Dead
MSD Investigation #1
Jason Mercier never planned to become a private investigator. But when a former client is found murdered, he is drawn into a web of secrets, deception and betrayal.
Peter S Giles
Murder Mystery Thriller Writer
Crime, mystery and thriller novels with twists, secrets and the occasional darkly comic edge.
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About Peter
Peter S Giles writes crime, mystery and thriller fiction, drawing on more than twenty years of creating murder mystery stories for dinner theatre. He has had over 100 of his scripts performed at hotels around the country. His novels combine twists, intrigue and darker themes with occasional touches of humour.
Based in Northamptonshire, Peter is the author of the Jason Mercier series, beginning with A Ledger for the Dead, with The Eyes Say Help following as the second book. The third, The Missing Husband, is currently in production.
Books and Works in Progress
Published novels, forthcoming titles and current projects.
The Eyes Say Help
MSD Investigation #2
When a young computer specialist disappears without explanation, one Eurostar booking provides the first clue in a trail stretching from London to Paris.
Also in Development
The Missing Husband
Jason Mercier, Leah Stanford and Mark DeSouza return for a third investigation.
In development
Married to Murder
Murder, secrets and relationships collide when a murder takes place at a hotel during a posh event.
In development
Murder From the Skies
Strange goings on in a sleepy village.
Coming later
The Dream Architect
A departure from conventional murder mystery into a darker world of science, technology and the power of the human mind.
In development
Football, I Want a Divorce
A sometimes affectionate, sometimes exasperated look at the beautiful game and why loving football can be such hard work.