Dead Man's Grip

In Dead Man's Grip, Detective Superintendent Roy Grace tries to prevent a grieving mother from taking the law into her own hands after a university student is killed in a tragic traffic accident. The third driver, Carly Chase, is hunted down by a sadistic killer, and Grace knows the family will stop at nothing to take an eye for an eye. The novel is the seventh thrilling title in the bestselling series and is now a major ITV series.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 528 pages
Publication date: 03 October 2019
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Detective Superintendent Roy Grace is racing against time to prevent a grieving mother from taking the law into her own hands in the gripping novel "Dead Man's Grip" by acclaimed crime writer Peter James.

A university student loses their life in a tragic traffic accident while cycling. When two of the drivers responsible for the accident are relentlessly pursued by a sadistic killer, Grace realizes that the third driver, Carly Chase, may be the killer's next target.

Carly, a solicitor, believes that hiding is not an option and travels to New York to confront the mother of the cyclist. However, Grace is well aware of the mother's underworld connections and the family's determination to seek revenge.

As the stakes escalate, Grace must navigate a web of deceit and danger, using all his skills and experience to unravel the truth and bring the killer to justice. "Dead Man's Grip" is a thrilling installment in the bestselling Roy Grace series, which can be enjoyed in any order. Fans of the Brighton detective will also enjoy "Not Dead Yet" and "Dead Man's Time."

The novel has also been adapted into a successful ITV series, starring John Simm, bringing the characters to life on the small screen.

Weight: 372g
Dimension: 195 x 130 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781509898886