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Peter J Charles
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A DETECTIVE’S DILEMMA
Bio

I write crime fiction with a procedural edge and authentic detail — the kind that comes from having lived it. As a former member of the Drug Squad, I’ve seen first hand how investigations unfold, how lines blur, and how choices echo. My stories draw on real experience, shaped by years in the field and the people who moved through it.
The characters I write are complex, the operations are grounded in reality, because I've done it. In A Detective's Dilemma, the tension is never just for show.
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​Whether it’s a quiet surveillance job or a high-stakes bust, I aim to capture the grit and nuance of the work — and the lives behind it.
When I’m not writing, you’ll find me walking the countryside, fly fishing, or watching rugby with a pint in my hand. It’s a slower pace than the one I used to live — but the stories? They haven’t stopped.
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​🔎 A Day in the Life of Tom Kessler
Step inside the world of Detective Constable Tom Kessler, the driving force behind A Detective’s Dilemma. This exclusive short story offers a glimpse into his daily grind, where routine procedure collides with the unexpected, and even the smallest detail can shift the balance. It’s a chance to see Kessler navigating the pressures of surveillance, and the quiet moments that shape the man behind the investigation.
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