Peter James The Hawk Is Dead

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Roy Grace never thought a case would take him deep inside Buckingham Palace . . . Grace returns in this gripping read from the multimillion-copy bestseller!

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Date Published: 21 Oct 2025
'What a fool I've been not to have read Peter James until The Hawk Is Dead! A great story' - James Patterson, bestselling author of the Alex Cross series

Roy Grace never dreamed a murder investigation would take him deep into Buckingham Palace . . .

Her Majesty, Queen Camilla, is aboard the Royal Train heading to a charity event in Sussex when disaster strikes - the train is derailed.

A tragic accident or a planned attack?

When, minutes later, a trusted aide is shot dead by a sniper, the police have their answer.

Despite all the evidence, Roy Grace is not convinced The Queen was the intended target. But he finds himself alone in his suspicions.

Fighting against the scepticism of his colleagues and the Palace itself, Grace pursues his own investigation. But when there is a second murder, the stakes rise even higher, and Grace is at risk of being embroiled in a very public catastrophe - and in mortal danger.

Failure at this level is not an option. But time is running out before a killer in the Palace will strike again . . .

Roy Grace is back with his most difficult case yet in the gripping new instalment from number one bestselling author Peter James.

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23 million books sold.

Now a major ITV/BritBox show starring John Simm as Roy Grace.

Creator of Her Majesty Queen Camilla's favourite fictional detective.

'A great story' - James Patterson, bestselling author of the Alex Cross series

'Fast-paced and gripping, I couldn't put it down!' - Alexandra Potter, bestselling author of the Confessions of a Forty-Something series

'Classic Peter James' - Rachel Abbott, bestselling author of the DCI Tom Douglas series

'A right royal page-turner' - Angela Rippon, award-winning broadcaster

'Peter James is one of the best British crime writers and therefore one of the best in the world' - Lee Child, bestselling author of the Jack Reacher series

'Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business' - Karin Slaughter, bestselling author of the Will Trent series

'One of the world's most popular detective series' - The Guardian
About the Author: 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 GBP17 million at the box office - the most recent being Wish You Were Dead.
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Reviews

What a fool I've been not to have read Peter James until The Hawk is Dead. A great story -- James Patterson, bestselling author of the Alex Cross series
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
Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business -- Karin Slaughter, bestselling author of the Will Trent series
Peter James is one of the best British crime writers, and therefore one of the best in the world -- Lee Child, bestselling author of the Jack Reacher series
Ruthlessly efficient entertainment. Pedigree fun * The Times *
One of the world's most popular detective series * The Guardian *
A typically clever and convoluted central mystery -- Daily Mirror on Left You Dead
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

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