Roz Watkins is the author of the DI Meg Dalton crime series, which is set in the Peak District where Roz lives with her partner and a menagerie of demanding animals. Her first book, The Devil's Dice, was shortlisted for the CWA Debut Dagger Award, and has been optioned for TV. Her follow-up, Dead Man's Daughter, was published to critical acclaim. Roz studied engineering at Cambridge University before training in patent law. In her spare time, Roz likes to walk in the Peak District, scouting out murder locations.
Praise for Roz Watkins: 'A formidable newcomer to British crime writing'Daily Mail 'I love Roz Watkins' books, she's one of the best crime writers out there' Elly Griffiths 'A fabulous book. I can't wait to meet DI Meg Dalton again' B A Paris 'An outstanding debut. The Devil's Dice had me gripped from the start' Stephen Booth 'Twisty, creepy, funny, and you may shed a tear too. More DI Meg Dalton please!' Caz Frear 'A page-turning debut featuring a fabulous lead character. Full of wry wit and weird legends, this mystery thriller is fresh, fun and full of emotion' Susi Holliday 'A fascinating debut with a deliciously old school mystery at its heart. I can't wait to see what Watkins does next!' Angela Clarke 'A pacy, twisty read that had me on the edge of my seat...what a brilliant debut! ' KL Slater 'Exceptional debut. Beautifully written and observed crime novel, with such well rounded maturity it was a pleasure to read from start to finish. Glad it is a series so that we all have a lot more to look forward to.' Amanda Robson 'The Devil's Dice encapsulates the dark heart of the Peaks and enthrals the reader with its clever and compelling plot.' Sarah Ward 'Brilliant. I love Meg!' Lisa Hall 'Smart, atmospheric detective story with an unexpected topical twist' Adam Hamdy 'Really enjoyed The Devil's Dice - loved the supernatural feel and excellent resolution. What a copper!' Mick Finlay 'A humdinger of a debut - whip-smart and with a protagonist you're guaranteed to want to get behind' Mel McGrath