Peter James

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

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 read 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.

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 read 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.

A haunting ghost story by the number one bestselling author Peter James

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

From the number one bestselling author, Peter James, comes The Secret of Cold Hill. The spine-chilling follow-up to The House on Cold Hill. Now a smash-hit stage play.Cold Hill House has been razed to the ground by fire, replaced with a development of ultra-modern homes. Gone with the flames are the violent memories of the house’s history, and a new era has begun.Although much of Cold Hill Park is still a construction site, the first two families move into their new houses. For Jason and Emily Danes, this is their forever home, and for Maurice and Claudette Penze-Weedell, it’s the perfect place to live out retirement. Despite the ever present rumble of cement mixers and diggers, Cold Hill Park appears to be the ideal place to live. But looks are deceptive and it’s only a matter of days before both couples start to feel they are not alone in their new homes.There is one thing that never appears in the estate agent brochures: nobody has ever survived beyond forty in Cold Hill House and no one has ever truly left . . .

How far would you go to live forever?Brilliant scientist Joe Messenger believes that people can be made to live for ever. Knowing the human body can be frozen indefinitely, Joe devises a way of downloading the human brain into a supercomputer called ARCHIVE. But Joe's wife, Karen, is worried by his preoccupation with ARCHIVE, which seems to be developing signs of a distinct and sinister personality of its own.Then, just as Joe is on the brink of a scientific breakthrough, a series of macabre accidents befall him and his family - and Joe finds himself facing the terrifying consequences of his own obsessions.'Easily James's best book to date; a thought-provoking menacer that's completely technological and genuinely frightening about the power of future communications.' Time Out'Compulsive ... I cannot remember when I last read a novel I enjoyed so much.' Sunday TelegraphRead more from the multi-million copy bestselling author of the Roy Grace novels:Possession DreamerSweet Heart Twilight Prophecy Alchemist Denial The Truth * Each Peter James novel can be read as a standalone*

»Sensationell. Den bästa thrillern sedan Da Vinci-koden.« | Lee Child»Befinner sig i samma bestseller-territorium som Dan Brown.« | The Guardian En andlös kamp mot klockan för att lösa det största mysteriet av dem alla.Den grävande reportern Ross Hunter är nära att inte svara på det telefonsamtal som ska förändra hans liv, och kanske världen, för all framtid. »Jag vill bara försäkra er om att jag inte är en knäppskalle, mr Hunter. Jag är doktor Harry F. Cook och jag vet att det här kommer att låta underligt, men jag har nyligen fått absoluta bevis för Guds existens och fick tips om en författare, en respekterad journalist som heter Ross Hunter, som skulle kunna hjälpa mig att bli tagen på allvar.« Ross kan inte motstå frestelsen att lyssna vidare, och är snart indragen i sitt livs största - och farligaste - uppdrag. En predikande miljardärs falska budskap, en berömd ateists hela livsverk, och trovärdigheten hos samtliga världens stora religioner - alla kommer de snart att vara hotade. Om Ross Hunter lyckas överleva länge nog för att lägga fram de uppgifter han fått ta del av... PETER JAMES är en bästsäljande brittisk deckarförfattare, vars böcker har sålt i otroliga 19 miljoner exemplar världen över och översatts till 37 språk. Absoluta bevis är hans nya, helt fristående thriller.»Högt tempo och extremt underhållande, med ett överraskande och tillfredsställande slut.« | Daily Express »Peter James är en intrigens mästare.« | Daily Mail »En av de bästa kriminalförfattarna av alla.« | Karin Slaughter

A breathless race against time to prove the greatest mystery of all, from bestselling author Peter James.

A Richard and Judy Summer Book Club Pick.From the number one bestselling author of the Roy Grace series, Peter James, comes an explosive standalone thriller – a religious conspiracy, perfect for fans of Dan Brown and The Da Vinci Code.'Sensational' – Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher series.What would it take to prove the existence of God? And what would be the consequences?Investigative reporter Ross Hunter nearly didn’t answer the phone call that would change his life – and possibly the world – for ever.‘I know this is going to sound strange, but I’ve recently been given absolute proof of God’s existence – and I’ve been advised there is a writer, a respected journalist called Ross Hunter, who could help me to get taken seriously.’The false faith of a billionaire evangelist, the life’s work of a famous atheist, and the credibility of each of the world’s major religions are all under threat – if Ross Hunter can survive long enough to present the evidence . . .'Fast-paced and highly enjoyable, Absolute Proof has enough twists to keep the reader gripped' – Daily Express'Both atheists and believers will find food for thought in this globe-trotting epic' – Guardian

'One of the best British crime writers' – Lee ChildWhen unsolved crimes resurface, Detective Superintendent Roy Grace faces a possible copycat killing in Dead Like You, by award winning crime author Peter James.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 . . .Dead Like You is a pulse-pounding instalment of the award-winning Grace series by Peter James, now a major ITV show starring John Simm. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective’s investigations with Dead Man's Grip and Not Dead Yet.*****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

Detective Superintendent Roy Grace is caught up in the murky world of human trafficking in Dead Tomorrow, by award winning crime writer Peter James.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.Now a major ITV series, Grace, starring John Simm.

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.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.Now a major ITV series, Grace, starring John Simm.

The 15th Detective Superintendent Roy Grace novel from the highly acclaimed number one bestselling author, Peter James.

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.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 with Dead Man's Footsteps and Dead Tomorrow.Now a major ITV series, Grace, starring John Simm.

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 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, starring John Simm.

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 read 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.

De var dødsmerket ... Jamie Ball får en desperat oppringing fra sin forlovede Logan Sommerville, som nettopp har kjørt ned i parkeringshuset under boligen deres i Brighton. Det siste han hører, er at hun skriker, så kuttes samtalen. Etter noen minutter er politiet på plass. Logan er forsvunnet og etterlater seg både bilen og mobilen. Samme ettermiddag avdekker gravearbeider i en park i en annen del av byen liket av en ung kvinne. Kvinnen har vært død i tretti år. De to sakene kobles ikke sammen før nok en ung kvinne i Brighton forsvinner og enda et lik fra fortiden avdekkes. I mellomtiden har en velrenommert London-psykiater møte med en person som hevder å vite noe om Logan. Og Roy Grace blir kald om hjertet når han innser at informasjonen er relevant for både de fortidige og nåtidige forbrytelsene. Er Brighton herjet av en seriemorder for første gang på åtti år?

Sinä et tunne minua, mutta minä luulin tuntevani sinutJulmien nettipetosten toteuttaja murhaa jokaisen, joka yrittää paljastaa hänet.Rakastunut mies odottaa Lontoon lentokentällä malttamattomana elämänsä naisen saapumista. Valtameren toisella puolella eläköitynyt newyorkilaispoliisi odottaa floridalaisessa baarissa ensitapaamistaan naisen kanssa, joka on epäilemättä hänen sielunkumppaninsa. Molemmat miehet tulevat huomaamaan, ettei kumpaakaan naista ole olemassakaan.Münchenissä varakas eronnut rouva syöksyy kerrostalon ikkunasta epäilyttävissä olosuhteissa. Samalla viikolla rikosylikomisario Roy Grace kutsutaan Brightonissa tutkimaan naisen itsemurhaa, joka ei selvästikään ole sitä, miltä ensikatsomalta näyttää.Tutkimusten ollessa kiivaimmillaan Roy Gracen puheille tulee mies, joka kertoo, että hänen identiteettiään on käytetty nettihuijauksissa. Uhreiksi on joutunut ainakin yksitoista naista. Yksi näistä on soittanut miehelle sanoen: ”Sinä et tunne minua, mutta minä luulin tuntevani sinut.” Nyt nainen on kuollut. Roy Grace ymmärtää pian, että näkyvissä on vain jäävuoren huippu.Brittijännityksen mestarin Peter Jamesin Roy Grace -dekkarisarjassa seurataan brightonilaispoliisin rikostutkimuksia ja hänen ajoittain traagisia tapahtumia sisältävää yksityiselämäänsä. Kuolema vaanii verkossa on vangitsevan sarjan 15., itsenäinen osa. Roy Grace -dekkareista tehdään Englannissa suosittua televisiosarjaa, jota esitetään myös Suomessa.Peter James on yksi maailman suosituimmista rikoskirjailijoista. Hän toimii läheisessä yhteistyössä Sussexin poliisin kanssa,ja hänen kirjojaan on kiitetty siitä, että ne tarjoavat ainutlaatuisen autenttisen näköalan nykyaikaiseen poliisityöhön. James on palkittu yli 40 kirjallisuus- ja äänikirjapalkinnolla, ja hänen kirjojaan on käännetty peräti 38 kielelle ja myyty jo yli 30 miljoonaa kappaletta.

Mitä tapahtuisi, jos joku voisi esittää maailmalle kiistattoman todisteen Jumalan olemassaolosta?Tutkiva journalisti Ross Hunter saa puhelun, joka muuttaa hänen koko elämänsä - ja mahdollisesti koko maailman.Soittaja on tohtori Harry F. Cook, joka väittää saaneensa haltuunsa jotain, joka todistaa lopullisesti ja vastaansanomattomasti Jumalan olemassaolon. Nyt hän tarvitsee arvostetun journalistin apua tullakseen otetuksi vakavasti. Ross epäilee miehen olevan järjiltään, mutta uteliaisuus voittaa, ja hän suostuu tapaamiseen.Mitä tarvittaisiin Jumalan olemassaolon todistamiseksi? Ja mitkä olisivat seuraukset?Todisteet uhkaavat romuttaa niin miljardöörievankelistan bisnekset, kuuluisan ateistin elämäntyön kuin uskontojen valtarakenteetkin. Paljon on vaakalaudalla, eikä mikään pian enää ole entisellään. Jos vain Ross Hunter säilyy hengissä riittävän pitkään löytääkseen todisteet ja esittääkseen ne.