David Peace is a British author known for his distinctive writing style and focus on historical fiction. He was born on 2nd February 1967 in Ossett, West Yorkshire, England. Peace gained recognition for his novels that often explore themes of crime, politics, and social issues, particularly in the context of Northern England. One of his most notable works is the Red Riding Quartet, a series of four novels set in Yorkshire during the 1970s and 1980s, which delve into the unsolved murders of young women. Peace's writing has earned him several awards, including the James Tait Black Memorial Prize and the Edgar Award.