Order of Peter James Books

Peter James is an English novelist who also worked as a screenwriter and producer in film. His series features Detective Superintendent Roy Grace, who is based in Brighton (James’ hometown). The genres covered by James include techno-thrillers, spy fiction and supernatural thrillers.

Peter James’ first novel, Dead Letter Drop, was published in 1981. For the next 20+ years, he wrote standalone novels until beginning the Roy Grace series in 2005. Below is a list of Peter James’ novels in order of publication date and chronological order:

Publication Order of Roy Grace Books

Dead Simple	(2005)
Looking Good Dead	(2006)
Not Dead Enough	(2007)
Dead Man's Footsteps	(2008)
Dead Tomorrow	(2009)
Dead Like You	(2010)
Dead Man's Grip	(2011)
Not Dead Yet	(2012)
Dead Man's Time	(2013)
Want You Dead	(2014)
You Are Dead	(2015)
Love You Dead	(2016)
Need You Dead	(2017)
Dead If You Don't	(2018)
Dead at First Sight	(2019)
Find Them Dead	(2020)
Left You Dead	(2021)

Publication Order of Roy Grace Short Stories/Novellas Books

In the Nick of Time (With: Ian Rankin)	(2014)
Footloose (With: Val McDermid)	(2019)
Wish You Were Dead	(2021)

Publication Order of Cold Hill Books

The House on Cold Hill	(2015)
The Secret of Cold Hill	(2019)

Publication Order of Max Flynn Books

Dead Letter Drop	(1981)
Atom Bomb Angel	(1983)

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

Billionaire	(1983)
Biggles The Storybook	(1986)
Possession	(1988)
Dreamer	(1989)
Sweet Heart	(1990)
Twilight	(1991)
Prophecy	(1992)
Host	(1993)
Alchemist	(1996)
Getting Wired!	(1996)
The Truth	(1997)
Denial	(1998)
Faith	(2000)
Perfect People	(2011)
Absolute Proof	(2017)
I Follow You	(2020)

Publication Order of Short Story Collections

A Twist of the Knife

(2014)

Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas

Christmas is for the Kids	(2011)
In the Nick of Time (With: Ian Rankin)	(2014)
Footloose (With: Val McDermid)	(2019)

Publication Order of Anthologies

No Rest for the Dead	(2011)
The Killer Cookbook	(2012)
FaceOff	(2014)
MatchUp	(2017)

Notes: In the Nick of Time was co-authored with Ian Rankin. Death Comes Knocking was written with Graham Bartlett.

If You Like Peter James Books, You’ll Love…

• Michael Connelly
• Ian Rankin
• Harlan Coben

2 Responses to “Order of Peter James Books”

1. Joann Ciprut: 7 years ago

   I am also an avid reader. I have discovered Peter James and I can’t put any of his books down. I stay up late at night just to see what will happen next. I am so happy to have found this wonderful author. What a gift you have to write such extrordinary stories. I’m in awe.

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2. Carolyn: 8 years ago

   as an avid book reader and casual library assistant i have only just discovered Peter James, my first book was “Perfect People” my whole world ground to a halt as i could not put this book down, i also lost sleep to and i am now addicted to this amazing author…thanks

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