Detectives in The Dock: A.M. Peacock reveals all about his detective, DI Jack Lambert.

Tell us a little about DCI Jack Lambert’s background

Jack is a fairly complicated man. He is a bit of a loner, struggles to convey emotion and has a bit of a dodgy past. When he was young, he was involved with a bad crowd and spent time running with local gangster, Dorian McGuinness’, crew. Now, as a policeman, he is trying to get away from the person he used to be and is keen to make amends for the choices he made in earlier life.

Added to this, Jack is gay. In the first book, he has just come out as homosexual at the age of 35. This creates a lot of problems for Jack in the shape of former jilted lovers, a semi-estranged family and a period of adjustment for his colleagues. Far from feeling liberated, Jack begins the book as miserable as he has ever been.

He is, however, fiercely loyal to his team and the people close to him. He also has a bit of a temper and is handy with his fists…

The Fields of Wheat moment… What is the most rebellious thing Jack has ever done?

He may have broken a few bones whilst running with the McGuinness crew…

Which 3 items would Jack bring to a desert island … and why?

Whisky, because he drinks too much and it numbs his emotions; his Rolex watch because it reminds him of his late mother; and his Led Zeppelin records because he’s a fan of classic rock.

The Nitty Gritty: The Big Reveal 

What secret does Jack have?

That, deep down, he misses the life he used to have and lead, and that frightens him.

What or who does Jack hate most?

To others he would say Dorian McGuinness but, truth be told, probably himself.

What or who does Jack love most?

His late mother, his daughter Shannon and his old Volvo.

In five words describe… 

What his friends think of him

Stubborn, isolated, cold, difficult, miserable.

What his enemies think of him

Tough, calculated, moral, straight-talking, effective.

All of their favourite things …    What is Jack's favourite:         

             

                                                           

Food:                        Chinese takeaway                                                                           

Drink/beverage:       Whisky

Band/singer:            Led Zeppelin

Weapon:                   Fists                                                                     

Country:                   England, specifically the north!

                                                                       

Would Jack rather… 

Listen to Country& Western music or Punk:     Punk

Use a gun or their bare hands:                           Bare hands

Hot or cold climates:                                            Cold


DCI Jack Lambert has appeared in two books so far:

Open Grave is £1.99. Here's the Amazon Link

Grave Intent is £1.99. Here's the Amazon Link