Peter James becomes first author to top print chart and e-book chart simultaneously
June 10, 2010
Peter James has become the first author to top the print chart and the iBook chart at the same time. DEAD LIKE YOU has entered its second week at No 1 on the UK bestseller list, while THE PERFECT MURDER has risen to the top spot on the iBookstore.
The 6th in the Roy Grace series, DEAD LIKE YOU was published by Macmillan on 27 May and has already received rave reviews. THE PERFECT MURDER was published as part of the Quick Reads 2010 programme to promote adult literacy. It won the Quick Reads Readers' Favourite Award as voted for by readers and adult learners via an online poll.
Praise for Peter James:
'Sinister and riveting ... Peter James is one of the best British crime writers, and therefore one of the best in the world.' -- Lee Child
'Peter James creates worlds as familiar as your backyard, but doubly spicy, smart, and entertaining. Danger and drama leap from every page, as the master delivers precisely what every reader wants: plenty of sizzle and emotional clout. DEAD LIKE YOU makes for a terrific read. Don't miss this one.' -- Steve Berry