Roy Grace Series
Written by Peter James
Narrated by William Gaminara, Jamie Glover, Daniel Weyman and
4.5/5
()
About this series
Read by Daniel Weyman (The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power) and featuring an author's note read by Peter James
'What a fool I've been not to have read Peter James until The Hawk Is Dead! A great story' – James Patterson, bestselling author of the Alex Cross series
Roy Grace never dreamed a murder investigation would take him deep into Buckingham Palace . . .
Her Majesty, Queen Camilla, is aboard the Royal Train heading to a charity event in Sussex when disaster strikes – the train is derailed.
A tragic accident or a planned attack?
When, minutes later, a trusted aide is shot dead by a sniper, the police have their answer.
Despite all the evidence, Roy Grace is not convinced The Queen was the intended target. But he finds himself alone in his suspicions.
Fighting against the scepticism of his colleagues and the Palace itself, Grace pursues his own investigation. But when there is a second murder, the stakes rise even higher, and Grace is at risk of being embroiled in a very public catastrophe – and in mortal danger.
Failure at this level is not an option. But time is running out before a killer in the Palace will strike again . . .
Roy Grace is back with his most difficult case yet in the gripping new instalment from number one bestselling author Peter James.
You can listen to Peter James discussing the Roy Grace series with Her Majesty Queen Camilla on The Queen's Reading Room podcast.
*****
23 million books sold.
Now a major ITV/BritBox show starring John Simm as Roy Grace.
Creator of Her Majesty Queen Camilla’s favourite fictional detective.
‘A great story’ – James Patterson, bestselling author of the Alex Cross series
'Fast-paced and gripping, I couldn’t put it down!' – Alexandra Potter, bestselling author of the Confessions of a Forty-Something series
'Classic Peter James' – Rachel Abbott, bestselling author of the DCI Tom Douglas series
'A right royal page-turner' – Angela Rippon, award-winning broadcaster
'Peter James is one of the best British crime writers and therefore one of the best in the world' – Lee Child, bestselling author of the Jack Reacher series
'Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business' – Karin Slaughter, bestselling author of the Will Trent series
'One of the world’s most popular detective series' – The Guardian
Titles in the series (31)
- Una muerte sencilla
1
Cuatro cadáveres. Un sospechoso. Ninguna pista … Primera novela de la serie de misterio del detective Roy Grace, un hombre atormentado por el recuerdo de su mujer muerta. A Michael Harrison pretenden gastarle una broma inolvidable en su despedida de soltero; algo que jamás pueda olvidar: enterrarlo vivo durante unas horas. Todo se complicará cuando sus amigos, que son los únicos que conocen el verdadero paradero de Michael, mueran esa misma noche en un accidente de tráfico. Abandonado a su suerte, el único enlace con el exterior será Davey, un chico retrasado mental que recogerá del lugar del accidente el walkie-talkie con el que los amigos de Michael pretendían seguir en contacto con él. A la cabeza de las investigaciones sobre la desaparición se pondrá Roy Grace, un policía experto en desaparecidos, Mark Warren. Paulatinamente, las pistas se irán entrelazando de forma confusa unas con otras: historias de amor y de celos, identidades falsas... Así pues, poco a poco, se va descubriendo que lo que, en principio, era una broma estúpida, puede que, en el fondo, tal vez, sea un plan tejido . por oscuros motivos. Peter James nos presenta en "Una muerte sencilla" a Roy Grace, un personaje brillante y atormentado experto en resolver crímenes pero incapaz de enfrentarse a su propio pasado. --- «Un magnífico relato de codicia, seducción y traición.» - Daily Telegraph «La mejor novela de suspense de Peter James. Apasionante, angustiosa. Un complejo rompecabezas.» - The Times «Como una especie de Ian Rankin del sur, James se hace con las delicias de la que se podría denominar la ciudad más relajante de Inglaterra y las vuelve del revés.» - Independent on Sunday
- Dead Simple: Meet Roy Grace in This Pulse-Pounding Crime Thriller from the Multimillion-Copy Bestselling Author
1
Meet Detective Superintendent Roy Grace on his unforgettable first major case by award winning crime author Peter James, read by Daniel Weyman. It was meant to be a harmless stag-night prank. But a few hours later, the groom has disappeared and his friends are dead. With only three days to the wedding, Roy Grace is contacted by the man’s distraught fiancée to unearth what happened on that fateful night. The one man who ought to know of the groom’s whereabouts is saying nothing. But then he has a lot more to gain than anyone realizes, for one man’s disaster is another man’s fortune . . . Although the Roy Grace novels can be enjoyed in any order, Dead Simple is the first thrilling title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective’s investigations with Looking Good Dead and Not Dead Enough. Now a major ITV series, Grace, adapted for television by screenwriter Russell Lewis and starring John Simm. ***** 23 million copies sold. Creator of Her Majesty Queen Camilla’s favourite fictional detective. 'Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business' – Karin Slaughter, author of the Will Trent series 'Peter James is one of the best British crime writers and therefore one of the best in the world' – Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher series 'One of the world’s most popular detective series' – The Guardian
- Looking Good Dead
2
Detective Superintendent Roy Grace has to solve a disturbing murder whilst protecting an innocent eye witness in Looking Good Dead by award winning crime author Peter James, read by Daniel Weyman. When a young woman’s body is found butchered in Brighton, Roy Grace cannot help but think of his own missing wife and her unsolved fate. Elsewhere in the city, when Tom Bryce finds a disc left on a train, he simply tries to do the right thing – return it to its owner. But this attempted act of kindness makes him the sole witness to that same vicious murder. Learning that Tom has made a statement to Grace’s team, the killers have to act. But when they plan the murder of the Bryce family, it’s not just revenge – it’s entertainment. Although the Roy Grace novels can be read in any order, Looking Good Dead is the second gripping title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective’s investigations with Not Dead Enough and Dead Man's Footsteps. Now a major ITV series, Grace, adapted for television by screenwriter Russell Lewis and starring John Simm. ***** 23 million copies sold. Creator of Her Majesty Queen Camilla’s favourite fictional detective. 'Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business' – Karin Slaughter, author of the Will Trent series 'Peter James is one of the best British crime writers and therefore one of the best in the world' – Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher series 'One of the world’s most popular detective series' – The Guardian
- Dead Simple
1
Meet Detective Superintendent Roy Grace on his unforgettable first major case in Dead Simple, by award winning crime author Peter James. It was meant to be a harmless stag-night prank. But a few hours later, the groom has disappeared and his friends are dead. With only three days to the wedding, Roy Grace is contacted by the man’s distraught fiancée to unearth what happened on that fateful night. The one man who ought to know of the groom’s whereabouts is saying nothing. But then he has a lot more to gain than anyone realizes, for one man’s disaster is another man’s fortune . . . Although the Roy Grace novels can be listened to in any order, Dead Simple is the first thrilling title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective’s investigations with Looking Good Dead and Not Dead Enough. Now a major ITV series, Grace, starring John Simm. ***** 23 million copies sold. Creator of Her Majesty Queen Camilla’s favourite fictional detective. 'Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business' – Karin Slaughter, author of the Will Trent series 'Peter James is one of the best British crime writers and therefore one of the best in the world' – Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher series 'One of the world’s most popular detective series' – The Guardian
- Looking Good Dead
2
Detective Superintendent Roy Grace has to solve a disturbing murder whilst protecting an innocent eye witness in Looking Good Dead, by award winning crime author Peter James. When a young woman’s body is found butchered in Brighton, Roy Grace cannot help but think of his own missing wife and her unsolved fate. Elsewhere in the city, when Tom Bryce finds a disc left on a train, he simply tries to do the right thing – return it to its owner. But this attempted act of kindness makes him the sole witness to that same vicious murder. Learning that Tom has made a statement to Grace’s team, the killers have to act. But when they plan the murder of the Bryce family, it’s not just revenge – it’s entertainment. Although the Roy Grace novels can be listened to in any order, Looking Good Dead is the second gripping title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective’s investigations with Not Dead Enough and Dead Man's Footsteps. Now a major ITV series, Grace, starring John Simm. ***** 23 million copies sold. Creator of Her Majesty Queen Camilla’s favourite fictional detective. 'Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business' – Karin Slaughter, author of the Will Trent series 'Peter James is one of the best British crime writers and therefore one of the best in the world' – Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher series 'One of the world’s most popular detective series' – The Guardian
- Dead Man's Footsteps
4
The discovery of a woman's body and a link to the events of 9/11 takes Detective Superintendent Roy Grace around the world in Dead Man's Footsteps. By award winning crime author Peter James, read by Daniel Weyman (Silent Witness, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power). Amid the tragic mayhem of the morning of 9/11, failed Brighton businessman and ne'er-do-well Ronnie Wilson sees the chance of a lifeline: to shed his debts, disappear and reinvent himself in another country. Six years later the discovery of the skeletal remains of a woman's body in a storm drain in Brighton leads Roy Grace on an enquiry spanning the globe, and into a desperate race against time to save the life of a woman being hunted down like an animal in the streets and alleys of Brighton. Although the Roy Grace novels can be read in any order, Dead Man's Footsteps is the fourth gripping title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective’s investigations with Dead Tomorrow and Dead Like You.
- Not Dead Enough
3
Detective Superintendent Roy Grace thinks he’s found a serial killer, but not everything is as it seems in Not Dead Enough, by award-winning crime author Peter James, read by Daniel Weyman. A beautiful socialite is dead. Roy Grace’s leading suspect, her husband, was sixty miles away when she died, but all other evidence points to him. Has someone stolen his identity or is he simply a very clever liar? Grace’s investigation, and his budding new relationship, are derailed after a reported sighting of his wife, Sandy, who has been missing for nine years. Grace desperately tries to cast light on the truth in both cases as his emotional turmoil – and the body count – grows . . . Although the Roy Grace novels can be read in any order, Not Dead Enough is the third thrilling title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective’s investigations in Dead Man’s Footsteps and Dead Tomorrow. Now a major ITV series, Grace, starring John Simm. ***** 23 million copies sold. Creator of Her Majesty Queen Camilla’s favourite fictional detective. 'Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business' – Karin Slaughter, author of the Will Trent series 'Peter James is one of the best British crime writers and therefore one of the best in the world' – Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher series 'One of the world’s most popular detective series' – The Guardian
- Muerte prevista
2
Un hecho cotidiano hace que una familia caiga en las redes de una peligrosa organización. Cuando Tom Bryce encuentra un CD que alguien ha olvidado en el asiento contiguo del tren en el que viaja, hace lo que cualquier persona decente haría: lo recoge y, cuando llega a casa, intenta averiguar a quién pertenece para poder devolvérselo. Sin embargo, su buena fe topará con el escalofriante contenido del disco: un estremecedor asesinato. A partir de ese momento, su vida y la de su familia comienzan a correr peligro. Al poco tiempo aparece el cadáver decapitado de una joven cuya identidad se desconoce; la única pista de la que dispondrá la policía será la presencia de un escarabajo oculto entre los restos de la víctima, en lo que parece ser el indicio de un juego macabro. Al frente de la investigación se colocará el peculiar detective Roy Grace, especializado en la resolución de casos que llevan años sin resolver, y cuyo pasado y personales métodos, entre los que se halla su fe en la videncia para la resolución de los crímenes más complicados, le confieren una discutida posición dentro del cuerpo de policía. Un nuevo caso investigado por Roy Grace. --- «La segunda novela de la serie ambientada en Brighton confirma el talento de Peter James para crear una trama de gran calidad y un suspense que atrapa desde el primer momento» - The Guardian «Un magnífico relato de codicia, seducción y traición.» - Daily Telegraph «La mejor novela de suspense de Peter James. Apasionante, angustiosa. Un complejo rompecabezas.» - The Times «Como una especie de Ian Rankin del sur, James se hace con las delicias de la que se podría denominar la ciudad más relajante de Inglaterra y las vuelve del revés.» - Independent on Sunday
- Dead Man's Footsteps
4
The discovery of a woman's body and a link to the events of 9/11 takes Detective Superintendent Roy Grace around the world in Dead Man's Footsteps, by award winning crime author Peter James, read by actor Neil Perason. Amid the tragic mayhem of the morning of 9/11, failed Brighton businessman and ne'er-do-well Ronnie Wilson sees the chance of a lifeline: to shed his debts, disappear and reinvent himself in another country. Six years later the discovery of the skeletal remains of a woman's body in a storm drain in Brighton leads Roy Grace on an enquiry spanning the globe, and into a desperate race against time to save the life of a woman being hunted down like an animal in the streets and alleys of Brighton. Although the Roy Grace novels can be listened to in any order, Dead Man's Footsteps is the fourth gripping title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective’s investigations with Dead Tomorrow and Dead Like You. Now a major ITV series, Grace, starring John Simm. ***** 23 million copies sold. Creator of Her Majesty Queen Camilla’s favourite fictional detective. 'Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business' – Karin Slaughter, author of the Will Trent series 'Peter James is one of the best British crime writers and therefore one of the best in the world' – Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher series 'One of the world’s most popular detective series' – The Guardian
- Casi muerto
3
Tres asesinatos. Un sospechoso. Ninguna prueba. Katie Bishop, esposa de un multimillonario hombre de negocios, aparece asesinada de un modo brutal en su lujosa casa de Brighton. Su marido, Brian, está en Londres por asuntos profesionales cuando se produce el crimen; sin embargo y a pesar de una coartada aparentemente sólida, poco a poco las sospechas se ciernen sobre él hasta convertirlo en el único sospechoso. Poco después, otro terrible asesinato golpea su entorno, y de nuevo él es el principal sospechoso: parece culpable. Pero ¿es posible que un hombre esté en dos sitios a la vez? Al frente de la investigación se coloca el comisario Roy Grace, cuyo instinto, desde un primer momento, le dirá que algo en la historia de los Bishop no encaja. Todas las pruebas —algunas de ellas parecen incontestables— señalan que Brian es el asesino que buscan…, pero los métodos de Grace siempre llegan más allá de las apariencias. Por otra parte, la investigación se verá alterada cuando el comisario reciba una llamada desde Múnich. En ella le informan de que acaban de ver a su mujer —desaparecida en extrañas circunstancias hace diez años— paseando por esa ciudad alemana. Entre dos aguas, Roy Grace tendrá que decidir si aparcar sus sentimientos y centrarse en desentrañar el asesinato de Katie Bishop, así como en su actual vida, o si viajar a ese pasado, que casi ya no le pertenece, para perseguir el fantasma de su esposa. Un nuevo caso investigado por Roy Grace. --- «La segunda novela de la serie ambientada en Brighton confirma el talento de Peter James para crear una trama de gran calidad y un suspense que atrapa desde el primer momento» - The Guardian «Un magnífico relato de codicia, seducción y traición.» - Daily Telegraph «La mejor novela de suspense de Peter James. Apasionante, angustiosa. Un complejo rompecabezas.» - The Times «James es cada vez mejor y se mereces sin lugar a dudas todos los éxitos que está teniendo con esta serie de primera». - Independent on Sunday
- Dead Like You
6
When unsolved crimes resurface, Detective Superintendent Roy Grace faces a possible copycat killing in Dead Like You, by award winning crime author Peter James, read by actor William Gaminara. The Metropole Hotel, Brighton. After a heady New Year's Eve ball, a woman is attacked as she returns to her room. A week later, another woman is attacked. Both victims' shoes are taken by the offender . . . Roy Grace soon realizes that these new cases bear remarkable similarities to an unsolved series of crimes in the city back in 1997. Dubbed 'Shoe Man', the perpetrator was believed to have assaulted five women before murdering his sixth victim and vanishing. Could this be a copycat, or has Shoe Man resurfaced? When more women are assaulted, Grace and his team find themselves in a desperate race against the clock to identify and save the life of the new sixth victim . . . Although the Roy Grace novels can be listened to in any order, Dead Like You is the sixth gripping title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective’s investigations with Dead Man's Grip and Not Dead Yet. Now a major ITV series, Grace, starring John Simm. ***** 23 million copies sold. Creator of Her Majesty Queen Camilla’s favourite fictional detective. 'Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business' – Karin Slaughter, author of the Will Trent series 'Peter James is one of the best British crime writers and therefore one of the best in the world' – Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher series 'One of the world’s most popular detective series' – The Guardian
- Dead Tomorrow
5
Detective Superintendent Roy Grace is caught up in the murky world of human trafficking in Dead Tomorrow, by award winning crime writer Peter James, read by actor William Gaminara. The body of a missing boy is dredged from the seabed off the Sussex coast, missing vital organs. Soon after, two more bodies are found . . . A teenager in Brighton will die if she does not receive an urgent transplant. When the health system threatens to let her down her mother takes drastic action and goes to an online broker in black-market organs. The broker can provide what she wants, but it will come at a price. As Roy Grace investigates the recovered bodies, he unearths a gang of child traffickers operating from Eastern Europe. Soon Grace and his team will find themselves in a race against time to save the life of a young street kid, while a desperate mother will stop at nothing to save her daughter's life . . . Although the Roy Grace novels can be listened to in any order, Dead Tomorrow is the fifth thrilling title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective’s investigations with Dead Like You and Dead Man's Grip. Now a major ITV series, Grace, starring John Simm. ***** 23 million copies sold. Creator of Her Majesty Queen Camilla’s favourite fictional detective. 'Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business' – Karin Slaughter, author of the Will Trent series 'Peter James is one of the best British crime writers and therefore one of the best in the world' – Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher series 'One of the world’s most popular detective series' – The Guardian
- Not Dead Enough
3
Detective Superintendent Roy Grace thinks he's found a serial killer, but not everything is as it seems in Not Dead Enough, by award winning crime author Peter James, read by actor Neil Pearson. A beautiful socialite is dead. Roy Grace’s leading suspect, her husband, was sixty miles away when she died, but all other evidence points to him. Has someone stolen his identity or is he simply a very clever liar? Grace’s investigation and his budding new relationship are derailed after a reported sighting of his wife, Sandy, who has been missing for nine years. Grace desperately tries to cast light on the truth in both cases as his emotional turmoil – and the body count – grows . . . Although the Roy Grace novels can be listened to in any order, Not Dead Enough is the third thrilling title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective’s investigations with Dead Man's Footsteps and Dead Tomorrow. Now a major ITV series, Grace, starring John Simm. ***** 23 million copies sold. Creator of Her Majesty Queen Camilla’s favourite fictional detective. 'Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business' – Karin Slaughter, author of the Will Trent series 'Peter James is one of the best British crime writers and therefore one of the best in the world' – Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher series 'One of the world’s most popular detective series' – The Guardian
- Not Dead Yet
8
The return of a Brighton girl turned movie star spells nothing but trouble for Detective Superintendent Roy Grace in the gripping crime novel Not Dead Yet, by award winning author Peter James. Gaia Lafayette has a movie to shoot back home and Grace is in charge of her security. Yet when a vicious gangster is released from prison and an unidentifiable headless torso is found, a nightmare unfolds before Grace’s eyes. An obsessed stalker is after Gaia – and Grace knows that they may be at large in his city, waiting, watching, planning . . . Although the Roy Grace novels can be listened to in any order, Not Dead Yet is the eighth thrilling title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective’s investigations with Dead Man's Time and Want You Dead. Now a major ITV series, Grace, starring John Simm. ***** 23 million copies sold. Creator of Her Majesty Queen Camilla’s favourite fictional detective. 'Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business' – Karin Slaughter, author of the Will Trent series 'Peter James is one of the best British crime writers and therefore one of the best in the world' – Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher series 'One of the world’s most popular detective series' – The Guardian
- Dead Like You: The Pulse-Pounding Crime Thriller from the Multi-Million Copy Bestselling Author
6
When unsolved crimes resurface, Detective Superintendent Roy Grace faces a possible copycat killing in Dead Like You. By award winning crime author Peter James, read by Daniel Weyman (Silent Witness, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power). The Metropole Hotel, Brighton. After a heady New Year's Eve ball, a woman is attacked as she returns to her room. A week later, another woman is assaulted. Both victims' shoes are taken by the offender . . . Roy Grace soon realizes that these new cases bear remarkable similarities to an unsolved series of crimes in the city back in 1997. Dubbed 'Shoe Man', the perpetrator was believed to have attacked five women before murdering his sixth victim and vanishing. Could this be a copycat, or has Shoe Man resurfaced? When more women are assaulted, Grace and his team find themselves in a desperate race against the clock to identify and save the life of the new sixth victim . . . Although the Roy Grace novels can be read in any order, Dead Like You is the sixth gripping title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective’s investigations with Dead Man's Grip and Not Dead Yet.
- Dead Tomorrow
5
Detective Superintendent Roy Grace is caught up in the murky world of human trafficking in Dead Tomorrow. By award-winning crime writer Peter James, read by Daniel Weyman (Silent Witness, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power). 'One of the best crime writers in the business' – Karin Slaughter, author of Pretty Girls The body of a missing boy is dredged from the seabed off the Sussex coast, missing vital organs. Soon after, two more bodies are found . . . A teenager in Brighton will die if she does not receive an urgent transplant. When the health system threatens to let her down her mother takes drastic action and goes to an online broker in black-market organs. The broker can provide what she wants, but it will come at a price. As Roy Grace investigates the recovered bodies, he unearths a gang of child traffickers operating from Eastern Europe. Soon Grace and his team will find themselves in a race against time to save the life of a young street kid, while a desperate mother will stop at nothing to save her daughter’s life . . . Although the Roy Grace novels can be read in any order, Dead Tomorrow is the fifth thrilling title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective’s investigations with Dead Like You and Dead Man’s Grip.
- Dead Man's Grip: A Race-Against-Time Crime Thriller From The Multi-Million Copy Bestselling Author
7
It's a race against time as Detective Superintendent Roy Grace tries to stop a grieving mother from taking the law into her own hands in Dead Man's Grip, by award winning crime writer Peter James. A university student is killed in a tragic traffic accident while riding their bicycle. When two of the drivers involved are hunted down by a sadistic killer, Grace knows that the third driver, Carly Chase, may be next. Carly, a solicitor, believes hiding is not an option and heads to New York to speak with the cyclist’s mother. But Grace knows about the mother’s underworld connections and that the family will stop at nothing to take an eye for an eye . . . Although the Roy Grace novels can be read in any order, Dead Man's Grip is the seventh thrilling title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective’s investigations with Not Dead Yet and Dead Man's Time. Now a major ITV series, Grace, starring John Simm. ***** 23 million copies sold. Creator of Her Majesty Queen Camilla’s favourite fictional detective. 'Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business' – Karin Slaughter, author of the Will Trent series 'Peter James is one of the best British crime writers and therefore one of the best in the world' – Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher series 'One of the world’s most popular detective series' – The Guardian
- Dead Man's Grip
7
It's a race against time as Detective Superintendent Roy Grace tries to stop a grieving mother from taking the law into her own hands in Dead Man's Grip, by award winning crime writer Peter James. A university student is killed in a tragic traffic accident while riding their bicycle. When two of the drivers involved are hunted down by a sadistic killer, Grace knows that the third driver, Carly Chase, may be next. Carly, a solicitor, believes hiding is not an option and heads to New York to speak with the cyclist’s mother. But Grace knows about the mother’s underworld connections and that the family will stop at nothing to take an eye for an eye . . . Although the Roy Grace novels can be listened to in any order, Dead Man's Grip is the seventh thrilling title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective’s investigations with Not Dead Yet and Dead Man's Time. Now a major ITV series, Grace, starring John Simm. ***** 23 million copies sold. Creator of Her Majesty Queen Camilla’s favourite fictional detective. 'Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business' – Karin Slaughter, author of the Will Trent series 'Peter James is one of the best British crime writers and therefore one of the best in the world' – Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher series 'One of the world’s most popular detective series' – The Guardian
- Love You Dead: Roy Grace Returns In The Gripping Instalment From No.1 Bestseller Peter James
12
'One of the best British crime writers' – Lee Child A shocking reveal threatens to unravel Detective Superintendent Roy Grace’s happy new life . . . Grace is newly married, having moved to a country cottage with Cleo and their baby son. But his first, long-missing wife, now found, has left Grace a surprise greater than he could have imagined. Yet the police need Grace at work: an escaped murderer who left a bullet in him is back and a Black Widow is leaving an international trail of corpses after – in every sense – bleeding them dry. Now, she’s come to Brighton for her next rich target . . . Love You Dead is a race-against-time instalment of the award-winning Grace series by Peter James, now a major ITV show starting John Simm. Don't miss the latest pulse-pounding instalment, One Of Us Is Dead. ***** 23 million books sold. Creator of Her Majesty Queen Camilla’s favourite fictional detective. 'Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business' – Karin Slaughter, author of the Will Trent series 'Peter James is one of the best British crime writers and therefore one of the best in the world' – Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher series 'One of the world’s most popular detective series' – The Guardian 'An easy 5* book' – Reader review 'Excellent as always!' – Reader review 'A brilliant addition to this excellent series' – Reader review *They Thought I was Dead was an instant no.1 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 13/05/2024
- Want You Dead
10
An obsessive psychopath must be stopped whilst Detective Superintendent Roy Grace also deals with a very personal mystery in Want You Dead, by award winning crime writer Peter James. Grace’s wife Sandy is officially declared dead after being missing for a decade, allowing him to marry the mother of his baby son. But Sandy’s disappearance is unexplained for a reason. Bryce Laurent doesn’t want his ex-girlfriend to move on. Terrified by Bryce’s dark side, she seeks police protection. But Bryce will not be stopped, determined to destroy everything and everyone she has ever known and loved – and then her too . . . Although the Roy Grace novels can be read in any order, Want You Dead is the tenth thrilling title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective’s investigations with You Are Dead and Love You Dead. Now a major ITV series, Grace, starring John Simm. ***** 23 million copies sold. Creator of Her Majesty Queen Camilla’s favourite fictional detective. 'Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business' – Karin Slaughter, author of the Will Trent series 'Peter James is one of the best British crime writers and therefore one of the best in the world' – Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher series 'One of the world’s most popular detective series' – The Guardian
- Dead If You Don't
14
'Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business' – Karin Slaughter, author of the Will Trent series In his deadliest case yet, Detective Superintendent Roy Grace faces a complex kidnapping in Dead If You Don't, by award winning crime writer Peter James. Now a major ITV series, Grace, starring John Simm. Kipp Brown, successful businessman and compulsive gambler, is on his worst run of luck yet. Taking his teenage son, Mungo, to a football match should have given him a welcome respite – if only for a few hours. But it’s at the stadium where his nightmare begins. Within minutes of arriving at the game, Mungo suddenly disappears and Kipp receives a terrifying message: someone has his child. And, to get him back alive, Kipp will have to pay. Roy Grace is brought in to investigate what seems to be a straightforward case of kidnapping. But, very soon, Grace finds himself entering a dark, criminal underbelly of the city, where the rules are different and nothing is what it seems . . . Although the Roy Grace novels can be read in any order, Dead If You Don't is the fourteenth title in the bestselling series. Discover more of the Brighton detective’s investigations with Dead at First Sight and Find Them Dead. ***** 23 million copies sold. Creator of Her Majesty Queen Camilla’s favourite fictional detective. 'Peter James is one of the best British crime writers and therefore one of the best in the world' – Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher series 'One of the world’s most popular detective series' – The Guardian
- Need You Dead
13
Detective Superintendent Roy Grace faces his most mysterious case yet in the gripping crime novel Need You Dead, by award winning author Peter James. Lorna Belling, desperate to escape the marriage from hell, falls for the charms of a man who promises her the earth. But, as Lorna soon finds, life seldom follows the plans you’ve made. When the body of a woman is found, Grace is called to the scene. At first it looks an open-and-shut case with a clear prime suspect. That is, until Grace realizes there is a darker, far more terrifying alternative . . Although the Roy Grace novels can be read in any order, Need You Dead is the thirteenth title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective’s investigations with Dead If You Don’t and Dead at First Sight. Now a major ITV series, Grace, starring John Simm. ***** 23 million copies sold. Creator of Her Majesty Queen Camilla’s favourite fictional detective. 'Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business' – Karin Slaughter, author of the Will Trent series 'Peter James is one of the best British crime writers and therefore one of the best in the world' – Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher series 'One of the world’s most popular detective series' – The Guardian
- Dead Man's Time
9
Detective Superintendent Roy Grace is haunted by the past in his latest case, and his private life, in Dead Man's Time, by award winning crime writer Peter James. A vicious robbery at a secluded Brighton mansion leaves its elderly occupant fighting for her life. Millions of pounds’ worth of valuables have been stolen. Within days, Grace is racing against the clock, following a murderous trail that leads him from the shady antiques world of England, across Europe and all the way back to the New York waterfront’s gang struggles of 1922, chasing a killer driven by the force of one man’s greed and another man’s fury. Although the Roy Grace novels can be listened to in any order, Dead Man's Time is the ninth gripping title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective’s investigations with Want You Dead and You Are Dead. Now a major ITV series, Grace, starring John Simm. ***** 23 million copies sold. Creator of Her Majesty Queen Camilla’s favourite fictional detective. 'Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business' – Karin Slaughter, author of the Will Trent series 'Peter James is one of the best British crime writers and therefore one of the best in the world' – Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher series 'One of the world’s most popular detective series' – The Guardian
- You Are Dead
11
Faced with his most disturbing case yet, Detective Superintendent Roy Grace tracks a serial killer in You Are Dead, by award winning crime author Peter James. A series of young women – all beautiful, all with long brown hair – have been stalked and abducted. Each victim is found with a brand on their body, a marking that reads ‘U R Dead’. And some of their remains are from thirty years ago. When Logan Somerville is taken while on the phone to her fiancé, Grace must find a lead, connect the cases and track down the killer before they can strike again . . . Although the Roy Grace novels can be read in any order, You Are Dead is the eleventh thrilling title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective’s investigations with Love You Dead and Need You Dead. Now a major ITV series, Grace, starring John Simm. ***** 23 million copies sold. Creator of Her Majesty Queen Camilla’s favourite fictional detective. 'Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business' – Karin Slaughter, author of the Will Trent series 'Peter James is one of the best British crime writers and therefore one of the best in the world' – Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher series 'One of the world’s most popular detective series' – The Guardian
- Dead at First Sight
15
Detective Superintendent Roy Grace exposes the dark side of internet dating in the intriguing crime novel Dead at First Sight, by award winning author Peter James. A man waits at a London airport for the love of his life to arrive. Across the Atlantic, a retired cop waits in a bar in Florida’s Key West for his first date with the lady who is his soulmate. The two men are about to discover they’ve been scammed out of almost every penny they have in the world – and that neither women exist. In the same week, Roy Grace is called to investigate the suicide of a woman in Brighton, that is clearly not what it seems. As his investigations continue, a handsome motivational speaker comes forward. He’s discovered his identity is being used to scam eleven different women online. The first he knew of it was a phone call from one of them saying, ‘You don’t know me, but I thought I knew you’. That woman is now dead. Roy Grace realizes he is looking at the tip of an iceberg. Can he bring down the murderous global empire built on clever, cruel internet scams? Although the Roy Grace novels can be read in any order, Dead at First Sight is the fifteenth title in the bestselling series. Discover more of the Brighton detective’s investigations with Find Them Dead and Left You Dead. Now a major ITV series, Grace, starring John Simm. ***** 23 million books sold. Creator of Her Majesty Queen Camilla’s favourite fictional detective. 'Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business' – Karin Slaughter, author of the Will Trent series 'Peter James is one of the best British crime writers and therefore one of the best in the world' – Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher series 'One of the world’s most popular detective series' – The Guardian
- Find Them Dead
16
Detective Superintendent Roy Grace unearths a powerful criminal network in the sinister crime novel Find Them Dead, by award winning author Peter James. Ending his secondment to London’s Met Police, Roy Grace gets a tip-off about a drugs mastermind operating out of Brighton. On his first day back in his old job, he is called to a seemingly senseless murder. Gradually, Grace’s investigation draws him into the evil sphere of an utterly ruthless drug dealer on trial. A man prepared to order the death of anyone it takes to enable him to walk free from court. Sitting in the jury is Meg Magellan, whose daughter's life is being threatened by a stranger who tells her that if she ever wants to see her alive again, it is very simple. At the end of the trial, all she has to do is make sure the jury says just two words . . . Not guilty. Although the Roy Grace novels can be read in any order, Find Them Dead is the sixteenth title in the bestselling series. Discover more of the Brighton detective’s investigations with Left You Dead. Now a major ITV series, Grace, starring John Simm. ***** 23 million books sold. Creator of Her Majesty Queen Camilla’s favourite fictional detective. 'Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business' – Karin Slaughter, author of the Will Trent series 'Peter James is one of the best British crime writers and therefore one of the best in the world' – Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher series 'One of the world’s most popular detective series' – The Guardian
- Left You Dead
17
'One of James’s most emotionally engaging books' – Mirror When a woman disappears into thin air, Detective Superintendent Roy Grace must face his most engrossing case yet. From CWA Diamond Dagger award-winning author Peter James. ***** Niall and Eden Paternoster start their Sunday the same way they always do – with a long drive, a visit to a country house and a quick stop at the local supermarket on the way home. But this Sunday ends differently – because while Niall waits and waits in the car park for Eden to pick up supplies, Eden never returns. She’s not waiting for him at home, and none of their family or friends have heard from her. Gone without a trace, Niall is arrested on suspicion of her murder. When DS Roy Grace is called in to investigate, it doesn’t take long to realize that nothing in this case is quite as it seems . . . Left You Dead is the seventeenth thrilling crime novel in the Roy Grace series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective’s investigations with Dead Simple, Looking Good Dead and Not Dead Enough. Now a major TV series starring John Simm. ***** 23 million books sold. Creator of Her Majesty Queen Camilla’s favourite fictional detective. 'Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business' – Karin Slaughter, author of the Will Trent series 'Peter James is one of the best British crime writers and therefore one of the best in the world' – Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher series 'One of the world’s most popular detective series' – The Guardian
- Stop Them Dead: Roy Grace Returns in the Gripping Nineteenth Instalment from No.1 Bestseller Peter James
19
‘Peter James is one of the best British crime writers, and therefore one of the best in the world’ - LEE CHILD, author of the Jack Reacher series Discover the darkness that lurks around every corner in the latest instalment of the award-winning Grace series by Peter James, now a major ITV show starring John Simm. A ruthless crime. A race against time. In the dead of night, a farmer confronts the intruders of a break in, having no idea that the encounter will leave him dead. What’s more chilling is the truth of what the perpetrators were willing to kill for. At the scene, DS Roy Grace senses that this is no mere botched robbery; it’s the tip of the iceberg of a nationwide crime epidemic. Ruthless gangs, operating with military precision, have discovered a new black market flourishing in the shadows – an unthinkable source of wealth even more profitable than drugs. Grace’s investigation into this deadly trade pits him against people who will kill anyone who gets in their way. Although the Roy Grace novels can be read in any order, Stop Them Dead is the nineteenth thrilling title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective’s investigations with One of Us is Dead. ***** 23 million copies sold. Creator of Her Majesty Queen Camilla’s favourite fictional detective. 'Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business' – Karin Slaughter, author of the Will Trent series 'One of the world’s most popular detective series' – The Guardian ‘The master of the craft’ - Daily Express 'Ruthlessly efficient entertainment. Pedigree fun' - The Times
- The Hawk Is Dead: Roy Grace Returns In This Royally Pulse-Pounding Crime Thriller From The Multimillion-Copy Bestselling Author
21
Read by Daniel Weyman (The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power) and featuring an author's note read by Peter James 'What a fool I've been not to have read Peter James until The Hawk Is Dead! A great story' – James Patterson, bestselling author of the Alex Cross series Roy Grace never dreamed a murder investigation would take him deep into Buckingham Palace . . . Her Majesty, Queen Camilla, is aboard the Royal Train heading to a charity event in Sussex when disaster strikes – the train is derailed. A tragic accident or a planned attack? When, minutes later, a trusted aide is shot dead by a sniper, the police have their answer. Despite all the evidence, Roy Grace is not convinced The Queen was the intended target. But he finds himself alone in his suspicions. Fighting against the scepticism of his colleagues and the Palace itself, Grace pursues his own investigation. But when there is a second murder, the stakes rise even higher, and Grace is at risk of being embroiled in a very public catastrophe – and in mortal danger. Failure at this level is not an option. But time is running out before a killer in the Palace will strike again . . . Roy Grace is back with his most difficult case yet in the gripping new instalment from number one bestselling author Peter James. You can listen to Peter James discussing the Roy Grace series with Her Majesty Queen Camilla on The Queen's Reading Room podcast. ***** 23 million books sold. Now a major ITV/BritBox show starring John Simm as Roy Grace. Creator of Her Majesty Queen Camilla’s favourite fictional detective. ‘A great story’ – James Patterson, bestselling author of the Alex Cross series 'Fast-paced and gripping, I couldn’t put it down!' – Alexandra Potter, bestselling author of the Confessions of a Forty-Something series 'Classic Peter James' – Rachel Abbott, bestselling author of the DCI Tom Douglas series 'A right royal page-turner' – Angela Rippon, award-winning broadcaster 'Peter James is one of the best British crime writers and therefore one of the best in the world' – Lee Child, bestselling author of the Jack Reacher series 'Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business' – Karin Slaughter, bestselling author of the Will Trent series 'One of the world’s most popular detective series' – The Guardian
- Picture You Dead: Roy Grace Returns to Solve a Nerve-Shattering Case
18
A long-lost masterpiece sparks deadly violence – and sets Detective Superintendent Roy Grace on the path of a caclulating killer. Discover the darkness that lurks around every corner in Picture You Dead by Peter James. Now a major ITV drama starring John Simm as Roy Grace. Harry and Freya, an ordinary couple, dreamed for years of finding something priceless buried amongst the tat in a car boot sale. It was a dream they knew in their hearts would never come true – until the day it did . . . They buy a drab portrait for twenty pounds for its beautiful frame, planning to cut the painting out. Then, studying it back at home, there seems to be another picture beneath, of a stunning landscape. Could it be a long-lost masterpiece from 1770? If genuine, it could be worth millions. One collector is certain it is genuine. Someone who uses any method he can to get what he wants. Detective Superintendent Roy Grace finds himself plunged into the unfamiliar and rarefied world of fine art. Outwardly it appears respectable, gentlemanly, above reproach. But beneath the veneer, he rapidly finds that greed, deception and violence walk hand-in-hand. And Harry and Freya are about to discover that their dream is turning into their worst nightmare . . . Although the Roy Grace novels can be listened to in any order, Picture You Dead is the nineteenth title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective’s investigations with Find Them Dead and Left You Dead. ***** 23 million copies sold. Creator of Her Majesty Queen Camilla’s favourite fictional detective. 'Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business' – Karin Slaughter, author of the Will Trent series 'Peter James is one of the best British crime writers and therefore one of the best in the world' – Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher series 'One of the world’s most popular detective series' – The Guardian
Peter James
PETER JAMES is a New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author best known for his crime thrillers featuring Detective Superintendent Roy Grace, who Queen Camilla recently named as her favourite fictional detective. Praised by critics and much loved by crime and thriller fans for his fast-paced page-turners full of unexpected plot twists, sinister characters, and accurate portrayal of modern-day policing, he has won more than 40 awards for his work, including the WHSmith Best Crime Author of All Time Award and the Crime Writers’ Association Diamond Dagger. His books have sold over 23 million copies worldwide, achieved 21 Sunday Times No 1s, and have been translated into 38 languages. His Roy Grace novels are currently filming their 6th season for the hit ITV drama, Grace, starring John Simm as the troubled Brighton copper and available to view on ITVX and on Britbox. Seven of his novels have been adapted into hit stage plays, with his most recent, Picture You Dead, now on national tour in the UK. His plays have have been named as “The most successful stage franchise since Agatha Christie.
More audiobooks from Peter James
Wish You Were Dead: Quick Reads Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I Follow You Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Perfect Murder: A pulse-pounding thriller from the multimillion-copy bestselling author Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Twilight Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Perfect People Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Sounds of Crime Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Absolute Proof Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Denial: A gripping thriller filled with twists and turns Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Possession Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Perfect People Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Prophecy Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Sweet Heart Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Dreamer Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Host Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Faith Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I Follow You Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Alchemist Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Death Comes Knocking: Policing Roy Grace's Brighton Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5The Crime Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Truth Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Babes in the Wood: Two girls murdered. A guilty man walks free. Can the police get justice? Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings
Related to Roy Grace
Related audiobooks
One of Us Is Dead: Roy Grace returns in this pulse-pounding crime thriller from the multimillion-copy bestselling author Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsFind Them Dead Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Left You Dead Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Dead Man's Grip Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Not Dead Enough Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Dead Simple Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Dead Man's Grip: A Race-Against-Time Crime Thriller From The Multi-Million Copy Bestselling Author Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Need You Dead Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Dead Like You Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5You Are Dead Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Dead Like You: The Pulse-Pounding Crime Thriller from the Multi-Million Copy Bestselling Author Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Dead Man's Footsteps Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Love You Dead: Roy Grace Returns In The Gripping Instalment From No.1 Bestseller Peter James Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Dead Man's Time Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Want You Dead Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Dead at First Sight Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Stop Them Dead: Roy Grace Returns in the Gripping Nineteenth Instalment from No.1 Bestseller Peter James Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Looking Good Dead Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Silence Between Breaths Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Dead If You Don't Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Picture You Dead: Roy Grace Returns to Solve a Nerve-Shattering Case Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Rough Justice: An unputdownable crime thriller Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Hawk Is Dead: Roy Grace Returns In This Royally Pulse-Pounding Crime Thriller From The Multimillion-Copy Bestselling Author Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsDead Tomorrow Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsGhost Writer Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Bad to the Bone Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Rabbit Hole Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5
Police Procedural For You
Mr. Mercedes: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A Little Death in Dixie Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Stone Maidens Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Black Pearl: A Cold Case Suspense Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Butcher and the Wren: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Bonded in Death Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Passions in Death: An Eve Dallas Novel Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Butcher Game: A Dr. Wren Muller Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Fifth Suspect Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Darkly Dreaming Dexter Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This Is Why We Lied: A Will Trent Thriller Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5YOU DID THIS Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Finders Keepers: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Searcher: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Along Came a Spider Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5His & Hers: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Whisper Man: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5End of Watch: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Lincoln Lawyer Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A Calamity of Souls Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Gone World Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5River Wild: A Thriller Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Keeper of Lost Causes Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5In the Woods: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Cleaning the Gold: A Jack Reacher and Will Trent Short Story Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Framed in Death Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Extinction: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Fallen: A Will Trent Thriller Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Head Cases: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Likeness: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Related categories
Reviews for Roy Grace
20 ratings0 reviews
