Who wrote the book 'Parliamentary Practice'?
Peter May
Peter May (born 20 December 1951) is a Scottish television screenwriter, novelist, and crime writer. He is the recipient of writing awards in Europe and America. The Blackhouse won the U.S. Barry Award for Best Crime Novel of the Year and the CEZAM Prix Litteraire prize in France. The Lewis Man won the French daily newspaper Le Télégramme's Grand Prix du Roman Noir.
May was born in Glasgow, Scotland. He was educated at the University of Glasgow, where he studied English and Drama. After graduating, he worked as a journalist for the BBC and the Scotsman newspaper.
May began writing crime fiction in the early 1990s. His first novel, The Blackhouse, was published in 2000. The novel is set on the Isle of Lewis, Scotland, and it tells the story of a detective who is investigating the murder of a young woman.
May has since written seven more novels in the Lewis Trilogy, including The Lewis Man, The Dryden Tapes, and The Chessmen. He has also written two stand-alone novels, The Skeleton Key and The Night Train.
May's novels have been praised for their atmospheric setting, their complex characters, and their suspenseful plots. He has been compared to authors such as Ian Rankin and Val McDermid.
May is a popular author in both the United Kingdom and the United States. His novels have been translated into over 20 languages.
In addition to his writing, May is also a keen photographer. He has published two books of photography, The Western Isles and The Far North.
May is a member of the Crime Writers' Association and the Scottish Arts Council. He lives in Glasgow with his wife and two children.
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