Peter Robinson

<p>Peter Robinson (1950) is a Canadian crime writer best known for his Inspector Alan Banks series. Born in England, Robinson emigrated to Canada in 1974 to pursue graduate studies. He published his first book, <i>Gallows View</i> in 1987, introducing readers to Inspector Alan Banks. The series is set in fiction English town of Eastvale, and to date includes almost two dozens books. In 2010 it was adapted into a television series titled <i>DCI Banks</i>.</p>