One of Us Is Dead

Roy Grace is about to discover just how dangerous can a dead man be . . . Don't miss this pulse-pounding read from the multimillion-copy bestseller!

Ruthlessly efficient entertainment. Pedigree Fun

Peter James is one of the best British crime writers, and therefore one of the best in the world

Clearly a subject the author is passionate about, this is a gripping rollercoaster

Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business

A typically clever and convoluted central mystery

One of the world's most popular detective series

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 .