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Roy Grace

by Peter James

21 books Started 2005 Latest 2024
Publication Reading Order

The Roy Grace is a Crime Fiction / Police Procedural series by Peter James, made up of 21 books published between 2005 and 2024. It begins with Dead Simple (2005), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is One of Us Is Dead (2024), spanning 19 years of storytelling.

21books
19years active
3decades
~1yrs between books
2024latest release
# Title Year Buy
2000s
1 Dead Simple 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Looking Good Dead 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Not Dead Enough 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Dead Man's Footsteps 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Dead Tomorrow 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
6 Dead Like You 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Dead Man's Grip 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Not Dead Yet 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Dead Man's Time 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Want You Dead 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 You Are Dead 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Love You Dead 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Need You Dead 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 Dead If You Don't 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Dead at First Sight 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
16 Find Them Dead 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 Left You Dead 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 Picture You Dead 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 Stop Them Dead 2023 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 They Thought I Was Dead: Sandy's StoryLatest 2024 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21 One of Us Is Dead 2024 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Roy Grace series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Roy Grace series?

Start with Dead Simple (2005), the first book in the Roy Grace series by Peter James. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Roy Grace series?

There are 21 books in the Roy Grace series by Peter James, published between 2005 and 2024.

What is the first book in the Roy Grace series?

The first book in the Roy Grace series is Dead Simple, published in 2005 by Peter James.

What is the latest book in the Roy Grace series?

The most recent book in the Roy Grace series is One of Us Is Dead (2024) by Peter James.

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About Peter James

Peter James is a British author and screenwriter known for his crime and suspense novels. Born in Brighton, England, in 1948, he attended Charterhouse School and earned a degree in film and television from the University of Sussex. After working in the film industry, James turned to writing and published his debut novel, "Dead Letter Drop," in 1981. James has written over 40 novels, many of which feature Detective Superintendent Roy Grace. His books have sold over 20 million copies worldwide and have been translated into 37 languages. Notable works include "Hostage," "Dead Like You," and "The Perfect Murder." James has received numerous awards for his writing, including the Diamond Dagger from the Crime Writers' Association in 2017 for outstanding lifetime achievement in crime fiction. He has also been awarded the Shamus Award and the CWA Gold Dagger Award. Critical acclaim has praised James for his intricate plots, well-developed characters, and gripping suspense.

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About the Roy Grace series

Peter James's Roy Grace novels are among Britain's best-selling police procedurals, set in and around Brighton. Detective Superintendent Roy Grace is a dogged, decent investigator whose work is shadowed by a personal mystery: the long-unexplained disappearance of his wife, Sandy.

James, famous for his deep research with real police, delivers authentic, intricately plotted investigations alongside Grace's evolving personal life. The Brighton setting — glamorous and seedy by turns — is rendered with insider detail.

The Sandy storyline and Grace's relationships develop continuously, so the series is best read in order from "Dead Simple."