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Peter James

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Peter James is a global bestselling author, best known for writing crime and thriller novels, and the creator of the much-loved Detective Superintendent Roy Grace. With a total of 16 Sunday Times No. 1s under his belt, he has achieved global book sales of over 20 million copies to date and has been …

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Fiction Crime Mystery Thriller Suspense

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Peter James

Featured Works

Book cover of Looking Good Dead
Start Here4.7

Looking Good Dead

Peter James

Book cover of MatchUp
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MatchUp

C. J. Box

Roy Grace #13.5
Book cover of Face Off
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Face Off

David Baldacci

Book cover of Dead Simple
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Dead Simple

Peter James

Roy Grace #1
Book cover of Dead Like You
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Dead Like You

Peter James

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is the reading order for Peter James's Roy Grace series?

    The Detective Superintendent Roy Grace series should be read in publication order to follow the character's development and ongoing storylines. The first book in the series is "Dead Simple."

  • Are any of Peter James's books adapted for TV or film?

    Several of Peter James's Roy Grace novels have been adapted into a television series called "Grace," starring John Simm as Detective Superintendent Roy Grace. The series premiered in 2021.

  • What is Peter James best known for?

    Peter James is widely recognized for his Detective Superintendent Roy Grace series, which features a Brighton-based detective solving complex and often dark crimes. He is also known for his standalone psychological thrillers.