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Peter Robinson grew up in Leeds, England. After earning his BA Honours in English Literature at the University of Leeds, Robinson moved to Canada and completed his MA in English and Creative Writing at the University of Windsor, with Joyce Carol Oates as his tutor, and completed a PhD in English at York University (1983). Subsequently he taught at a number of Toronto colleges and universities and served as Writer-in-Residence at the University of Windsor (1992-93).
Robinson's acclaimed crime novels (see Popular Literature in English) are noteworthy for their nuanced and fully-developed characters. The protagonist of his series, Inspector (later Chief Inspector) Alan Banks, bears more than a passing resemblance to Robinson himself, with an informed taste for jazz and a strong commitment to family. As well, Robinson is able to draw upon a lifetime acquaintance with the Yorkshire Dales, lending his novels a convincing sense of place. Add to that mix a deft hand for the subtleties of plot, and it is not surprising that Robinson's novels have gained him a global following.
Peter Robinson's list of literary prizes establishes a...