Peter Webb – Author

THE MEMORY OF AN ELEPHANT

‘The hit-and-run of an off the grid woman kick-starts an investigation for DCI Arnold as it strings together a series of events stretching from Africa to a hippie’s campfire, on through the jungle of modern media and politics and into the inner sanctum of English aristocracy. What connects them all is the memory of an elephant which offers redemption for some, retribution for others, and a realisation that the desire for revenge is not exclusively a human trait…’

What readers have to say about The Memory of an Elephant:

G. Trickett. London. ‘A crime thriller with a difference, The Memory of an Elephant has it all; suspense, gritty violence, humour, and a gripping story with more twists than a really twisty thing… The focus is on real people rather than two-dimensional pawns invented to move the story along, meaning that the reader ends up emotionally as well as intellectually invested. Its diverse and anarchic array of characters, both human and animal, makes it modern, compelling and, appropriately, very memorable.‘

P. Porter. UK. ‘Peter Webb’s third book, The Memory Of An Elephant, is his best yet. A new venture into crime, which grabs the attention right from the start. There are heroes with whom to empathise and plausible villains getting away with murder, all set on a background of detailed knowledge of the countryside and its animals.‘

R Bauder. Canada. ‘I loved the style of writing, Peter Webb can send me into this book just to hang out, I couldn’t put it down.‘

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LADIES OF THE SHIRE

“……..a greedy beast is war…………..”

‘Spanning three centuries and two countries, Ladies of the Shire weaves together the lives of eight individuals on their unforgettable, epic journey from the hay meadows of Leicestershire, England, to the mud and bloody artistry of 1914-18 France. From these trenches rises a retribution that will claim all they hold precious, demanding a sacrifice none ever thought would be asked of them…….’

What readers had to say about Ladies of the Shire:

‘Pp’ UK. Amazon revue: ‘Absolutely brilliant book, thought the characters actually came alive, just couldn’t put it down.’

‘Mrs D’ UK. Amazon revue: I’ve just finished reading this wonderful book. Must confess I haven’t read a book for years but couldn’t put this down. Thoroughly enjoyed the whole tale. It evoked many emotions in me, and my mind’s eye conjured up every scene. First few pages I struggled with the dialect but soon got the hang of it. A fabulous read.’

‘Kg’ UK. Amazon revue: ‘This really would make a beautiful film, and the imagery written by the author makes the story come alive.’

‘Fe’ USA. Amazon revue: ‘Ladies of the Shire is a beautifully told story…’

‘Bda’ USA. Amazon revue: ‘Buy the book & reach out to this fine man across the pond. You will have a good read & make a friend at the same time. I’d give him 10 stars!’

THE QUARRY

‘On Barn Tor, as on any English sporting estate, clear lines between poacher and gamekeeper have been developed, over centuries, to include one unwritten but explicit rule; do not cross the line.

Over twelve months and twelve days, The Quarry follows the lives of two families and finds that, when affairs of the estate are blurred by affairs of the heart, it only takes one slip, one slight misreading of just who and what the quarry is for payment to be exacted; in full, on time and on target.’

“… David smiled. ‘I think you’re in danger of falling in love with the romance of it all. He’s just a thief who uses his talents to kill pheasants… illegally’

‘That’s what you keepers do; the only difference is two letters.’

‘May be only a couple of letters to you, Steph, but it sets him and me apart by a library.’

What readers had to say about The Quarry:

‘Dk’ UK. Amazon revue: ‘This, Peter Webb’s second book, is well written, earthy, and builds well to a good dramatic conclusion…a great read.’

‘JM’ UK. Amazon revue: ‘One of the best books I have ever read, I found it very hard to put down.’

‘C’ UK. Amazon revue: ‘What a fabulous read! Had me gripped from start to finish. Interesting, intelligent, and an excellent storyteller.’

‘Mrs JR’ UK. Amazon revue: ‘Well-written book with lots of detail about countryside pursuits, as well as an interesting story line.’