Stop Them Dead
A Ruthless Crime, A Race Against Time
Published on 25. April 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
512 pages
978-1-5290-8998-1 (ISBN)
Description
'Peter James is one of the best British crime writers, and therefore one of the best in the world' - LEE CHILD, author of the Jack Reacher series
Discover the darkness that lurks around every corner in the latest instalment of the award-winning Grace series by Peter James, now a major ITV show starring John Simm.
A ruthless crime. A race against time.
In the dead of night, a farmer confronts the intruders of a break in, having no idea that the encounter will leave him dead. What's more chilling is the truth of what the perpetrators were willing to kill for.
At the scene, DS Roy Grace senses that this is no mere botched robbery; it's the tip of the iceberg of a nationwide crime epidemic. Ruthless gangs, operating with military precision, have discovered a new black market flourishing in the shadows - an unthinkable source of wealth even more profitable than drugs.
Grace's investigation into this deadly trade pits him against people who will kill anyone who gets in their way.
Although the Roy Grace novels can be read in any order, Stop Them Dead is the nineteenth thrilling title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective's investigations with One of Us is Dead.
*****
23 million copies sold.
Creator of Her Majesty Queen Camilla's favourite fictional detective.
'Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business' - Karin Slaughter, author of the Will Trent series
'One of the world's most popular detective series' - The Guardian
'The master of the craft' - Daily Express
'Ruthlessly efficient entertainment. Pedigree fun' - The Times
Discover the darkness that lurks around every corner in the latest instalment of the award-winning Grace series by Peter James, now a major ITV show starring John Simm.
A ruthless crime. A race against time.
In the dead of night, a farmer confronts the intruders of a break in, having no idea that the encounter will leave him dead. What's more chilling is the truth of what the perpetrators were willing to kill for.
At the scene, DS Roy Grace senses that this is no mere botched robbery; it's the tip of the iceberg of a nationwide crime epidemic. Ruthless gangs, operating with military precision, have discovered a new black market flourishing in the shadows - an unthinkable source of wealth even more profitable than drugs.
Grace's investigation into this deadly trade pits him against people who will kill anyone who gets in their way.
Although the Roy Grace novels can be read in any order, Stop Them Dead is the nineteenth thrilling title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective's investigations with One of Us is Dead.
*****
23 million copies sold.
Creator of Her Majesty Queen Camilla's favourite fictional detective.
'Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business' - Karin Slaughter, author of the Will Trent series
'One of the world's most popular detective series' - The Guardian
'The master of the craft' - Daily Express
'Ruthlessly efficient entertainment. Pedigree fun' - The Times
Reviews / Votes
Sinister and riveting . . . 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 novels Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business -- Karin Slaughter, author of <i>False Witness</i> and <i>After That Night</i> A typically clever and convoluted central mystery -- <i>Daily Mirror</i> on <i>Left You Dead</i> One of the world's most popular detective series * The Guardian *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pan Macmillan
Target group
Interest Age: From 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 192 mm
Width: 128 mm
Thickness: 33 mm
Weight
344 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5290-8998-1 (9781529089981)
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Additional editions
Peter James
Stop Them Dead
Roy Grace Returns in the Gripping Nineteenth Instalment from No.1 Bestseller Peter James
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09/2023
Macmillan
€14.49
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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.
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.