The Hawk Is Dead by Peter James
Roy Grace never thought a case would take him deep inside Buckingham Palace . . . Grace returns in this gripping read from the multimillion-copy bestseller!I’ve never read a detective novel before but what better place to start than this thumping new thriller from Peter James . . . Fast-paced and gripping, I couldn’t put it down! -- Alexandra Potter, bestselling author of Confessions of a Forty-Something
The Hawk Is Dead is classic Peter James, combining the trademark intricate plotting of his acclaimed Roy Grace series with a fascinating, behind-the-scenes exploration of life within the royal household -- Rachel Abbott, bestselling author of the Tom Douglas series
Roy Grace swaps Brighton for Buck House to unravel a conspiracy of murder, revenge and betrayal. It all makes for a right royal page-turner -- Angela Rippon, award-winning broadcaster
Endlessly fascinating, riveting and wildly entertaining! For the Anglophiles among us, a must-read -- Tess Gerritsen, bestselling author of the Rizzoli & Isles series
The Hawk Is Dead is classic Peter James, combining the trademark intricate plotting of his acclaimed Roy Grace series with a fascinating, behind-the-scenes exploration of life within the royal household. -- Rachel Abbott, author of Whatever It Takes
A majestic treat! * The Times *
An utterly compelling thriller, this is James at his masterful best - one of the best writers around * The Sun *
Packed with detail about the workings of the modern monarchy, the plot thunders along, underlining just how consummate a crime novelist James is * Daily Mail *
One of the world's most popular detective series * The Guardian *
Peter James is a UK No.1 bestselling author, best known for his Detective Superintendent Roy Grace series, now a hit ITV drama starring John Simm as the troubled Brighton copper.
Much loved by crime and thriller fans for his fast-paced page-turners full of unexpected plot twists, sinister characters, and accurate portrayal of modern day policing, he has won over 40 awards for his work including the WHSmith Best Crime Author of All Time Award and Crime Writers’ Association Diamond Dagger. In 2024, it was announced that he is the creator of Her Majesty Queen Camilla's favourite fictional detective.
To date, Peter has written an impressive total of 20 Sunday Times No. 1s, sold over 21 million copies worldwide and been translated into 38 languages. His books are also often adapted for the stage, with his six stage shows grossing over £17 million at the box office – the most recent being Wish You Were Dead.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781529090079 |
| ISBN 10 | 1529090075 |
| Title | The Hawk Is Dead |
| Author | Peter James |
| Series | Roy Grace |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Pan Macmillan |
| Year published | 2025-10-21 |
| Number of pages | 512 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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