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 translated into 37 languages. Synonymous with plot-twisting page-turners, Peter has garnered an army of loyal fans throughout his storytelling career – which also included stints writing for TV and producing films. He has won over 40 awards for his work, including the WHSmith Best Crime Author of All Time Award, Crime Writers’ Association Diamond Dagger and a BAFTA nomination for The Merchant of Venice starring Al Pacino and Jeremy Irons for which he was an Executive Producer. Many of Peter’s novels have been adapted for film, TV and stage.
Series
Books
The Truth
1997
The Secret of Cold Hill
2019
Find Them Dead
2020
Dead Tomorrow
2009
Dead Simple
2005
Left You Dead
2021
Short Shockers
Collection 1
2013
The House on Cold Hill
2015
Dreamer
1989
Not Dead Yet
2012
Dead Letter Drop
1981
Denial
1998
Absolute Proof
2019
They Thought I Was Dead
Sandy's Story
2024
Billionaire
1983
Love You Dead
2016
Dead Man's Footsteps
2008
Twilight
1991
The Perfect Murder
2010
Looking Good Dead
2006
Dead Man's Grip
2011
Dead Like You
2010
Christmas is for the Kids
2011
One of Us Is Dead
2024
Prophecy
1992
Perfect People
2011
Alchemist
1996
You Are Dead
2015
Sweet Heart
1756
I Follow You
2020
Not Dead Enough
2007
Possession
1976
FaceOff
2014
Dead Man's Time
2013
Wish You Were Dead
2021
Need You Dead
2017
Want You Dead
2014
Dead at First Sight
2019
Picture You Dead
2022
A Twist of the Knife
2014
Stop Them Dead
2023
Atom Bomb Angel
1983
Dead If You Don't
2018
Faith
2000
Short Shockers
Collection 2
2013
Host
1993
