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(b.Peter James is the author of several very successful thrillers, two of which have been made into successful TV films. More are in production now. He was born in 1948 and educated at Charterhouse. He lives in Sussex near Lewes.
Genres: Mystery, Horror, Thriller
Series
Roy Grace
1. Dead Simple (2005)
2. Looking Good Dead (2006)
3. Not Dead Enough (2007)
4. Dead Man's Footsteps (2008)
5. Dead Tomorrow (2009)
6. Dead Like You (2010)
7. Dead Man's Grip (2011)
8. Not Dead Yet (2012)
9. Dead Man's Time (2013)
10. Want You Dead (2014)
11. You Are Dead (2015)
12. Love You Dead (2016)
13. Need You Dead (2017)
14. Dead If You Don't (2018)
15. Dead at First Sight (2019)
Dead Simple / Looking Good Dead (omnibus) (2007)
Roy Grace 1-3 (omnibus) (2014)
10 Years of Roy Grace Box Set (omnibus) (2015)
1. Dead Simple (2005)
2. Looking Good Dead (2006)
3. Not Dead Enough (2007)
4. Dead Man's Footsteps (2008)
5. Dead Tomorrow (2009)
6. Dead Like You (2010)
7. Dead Man's Grip (2011)
8. Not Dead Yet (2012)
9. Dead Man's Time (2013)
10. Want You Dead (2014)
11. You Are Dead (2015)
12. Love You Dead (2016)
13. Need You Dead (2017)
14. Dead If You Don't (2018)
15. Dead at First Sight (2019)
Dead Simple / Looking Good Dead (omnibus) (2007)
Roy Grace 1-3 (omnibus) (2014)
10 Years of Roy Grace Box Set (omnibus) (2015)
Novels
Dead Letter Drop (1981)
Atom Bomb Angel (1982)
Billionaire (1983)
Biggles (1986)
Possession (1988)
Dreamer (1989)
Sweet Heart (1990)
Twilight (1991)
Prophecy (1992)
Host (1993)
Alchemist (1996)
Denial (1996)
Getting Wired (1996)
The Truth (1997)
Faith (2000)
No Rest for the Dead (2011) (with Jeff Abbott, Lori Armstrong, David Baldacci, Sandra Brown, Thomas H Cook, Jeffery Deaver, Diana Gabaldon, Tess Gerritsen, Andrew F Gulli, Lamia Gulli, J A Jance, Faye Kellerman, Raymond Khoury, John Lescroart, Jeff Lindsay, Gayle Lynds, Alexander McCall Smith, Phillip Margolin, Michael Palmer, T Jefferson Parker, Matthew Pearl, Kathy Reichs, Marcus Sakey, Jonathan Santlofer, Lisa Scottoline, R L Stine and Marcia Talley)
Perfect People (2011)
The House on Cold Hill (2015)
Absolute Proof (2018)
Atom Bomb Angel (1982)
Billionaire (1983)
Biggles (1986)
Possession (1988)
Dreamer (1989)
Sweet Heart (1990)
Twilight (1991)
Prophecy (1992)
Host (1993)
Alchemist (1996)
Denial (1996)
Getting Wired (1996)
The Truth (1997)
Faith (2000)
No Rest for the Dead (2011) (with Jeff Abbott, Lori Armstrong, David Baldacci, Sandra Brown, Thomas H Cook, Jeffery Deaver, Diana Gabaldon, Tess Gerritsen, Andrew F Gulli, Lamia Gulli, J A Jance, Faye Kellerman, Raymond Khoury, John Lescroart, Jeff Lindsay, Gayle Lynds, Alexander McCall Smith, Phillip Margolin, Michael Palmer, T Jefferson Parker, Matthew Pearl, Kathy Reichs, Marcus Sakey, Jonathan Santlofer, Lisa Scottoline, R L Stine and Marcia Talley)
Perfect People (2011)
The House on Cold Hill (2015)
Absolute Proof (2018)
Omnibus
Collections
Novellas
Christmas is for the Kids (2011)
In the Nick of Time (2014) (with Ian Rankin)
Footloose (2018) (with Val McDermid)
In the Nick of Time (2014) (with Ian Rankin)
Footloose (2018) (with Val McDermid)
Series contributed to
Non fiction
Anthologies containing stories by Peter James
Short stories
| Propellor (1992) | |||
| Virtually Alive (1995) | |||
| One Extra for Dinner (1997) |
Awards
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Peter James recommends
A Terrible Beauty (2003)
(Katie Maguire, book 1)
Graham Masterton
"One of the most original and frightening storytellers of our time."
Burial (2009)
Neil Cross
"Stunning... it has been a long time since I've read a novel so compelling, chilling and satisfying."
The Gemini Factor (2010)
Paul Kane
"A new, scarily original fearmonger. Watch out for this guy - carefully!"
Where the Shadows Lie (2010)
(Magnus Iceland Mystery, book 1)
Michael Ridpath
"Michael Ridpath is on the war path, trouncing the Scandinavians on their home turf. This is international thriller writing at its best, fine characters, page turning suspense and a great, fresh location."
City of Dreadful Night (2010)
(Brighton, book 1)
Peter Guttridge
"A gripping yarn, brilliantly melding Brighton's murderous past with its murderous present. I loved it!"
Storm Warning (2010)
Vanessa Gebbie
"Vanessa Gebbie is a massively gifted writer. Her harrowing honesty pulls no punches."
Birthdays for the Dead (2012)
(Ash Henderson, book 1)
Stuart MacBride
"MacBride is a damned fine writer - no one does dark and gritty like him."
Redemption Song (2012)
Amanda Coetzee
"Tough, vivid, brutal and compelling. I was gripped and intrigued from the very first page. Amanda Coetzee writes with verve and energy in a very original voice."
Wicked Game (2012)
(Robert Finlay, book 1)
Matt Johnson
"Terse, tense and vivid writing. Matt Johnson is a brilliant new name in the world of thrillers."
The Lost (2013)
(Paula Maguire, book 1)
Claire McGowan
"Claire McGowan will undoubtedly become a major name in crime fiction."
Reviver (2013)
(Reviver trilogy, book 1)
Seth Patrick
"A brilliant, original and very scary concept - which Seth Patrick carries off with chilling aplomb."
The Abrupt Physics of Dying (2014)
(Claymore Straker, book 1)
Paul E Hardisty
"A stormer of a thriller-vividly written, utterly topical, totally gripping."
Snowblind (2015)
(Dark Iceland, book 1)
Ragnar Jónasson
"Ragnar Jónasson writes with a chilling, poetic beauty... a must-read."
The Undesired (2015)
Yrsa Sigurðardóttir
"Yras is one most exciting new voices in the crime thriller world."
Here Be Dragons (2016)
(Lacey Flint, book 4)
Sharon Bolton
"A gripping storyteller with fine, haunted characters."
Babylon Berlin (2016)
(Gereon Rath, book 1)
Volker Kutscher
"Set in atmospheric 1930s Berlin where a maverick detective is hunting a serial killer The Silent Death, like its predecessor, Babylon Berlin, owes much to its author's commitment to historical accuracy and the cynical feel of the times."
The One (2017)
John Marrs
"Really clever concept and some great characters and twists. It's a real joy to read something totally original, smart and thought provoking."
Say Nothing (2017)
Brad Parks
"Grips you in a vice from the very beginning, and shreds your emotions. Terrific, powerful storytelling at its very best. A tour de force."
The Stolen Child (2017)
Sanjida Kay
"Beautiful terse writing and the build to the shattering climax is palpable."
Death Knocks Twice (2017)
(Death in Paradise, book 3)
Robert Thorogood
"I love Robert Thorogood's writing."
Here and Gone (2017)
Haylen Beck
"A brilliant, relentless rollercoaster of suspense that shreds your emotions."
Watching You (2017)
(Detective Sam Berger, book 1)
Arne Dahl
"Grips you like a vice and never lets go."
The Innocent Wife (2017)
Amy Lloyd
"This is an original, assured and compelling tale of obsession. Amy Lloyd is a startling new talent, destined to become a big name."
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