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Roy Grace

by Peter James

22 books Started 2005 Latest 2025
Publication Reading Order

The Roy Grace is a Crime Fiction / Police Procedural series by Peter James, comprising 22 books published between 2005 and 2025. Books are listed in publication order, which is the recommended reading sequence.

# Title Year Buy
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
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
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 Story 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
22 The Hawk Is Dead 2025 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
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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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