About the author

Peter Darley

<p>Peter Darley (P.D. to his friends) is a British novelist, whose professional history is in showbusiness. He is a graduate of the Birmingham School of Speech and Dramatic Art, and he studied television drama at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA.) His television credits include guest-starring roles is UK productions such as BBC&rsquo;s <em>Crime Ltd, Stanley&rsquo;s Dragon</em> for ITV<em>, The Bill</em>, and Sky One&rsquo;s <em>Dream Team</em>, and numerous TV commercials. He has also worked as a model, presenter, and voice-over artiste for ten years, and has acted as an agent for several variety acts.</p><p></p><p>His lifelong admiration of heroes, and love of roller-coaster-style thrills have been a huge influence on his writings.</p><p></p><p>He is also a professional close-up magician, a keen athlete and body builder, and lives with his wife in rural England.</p><p></p><p></p>