They Thought I Was Dead: Sandy's Story
From the Multi-Million Copy Bestselling Author of The Roy Grace Series
by Peter James
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Pub Date May 09 2024 | Archive Date May 16 2024
Pan Macmillan | Macmillan
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Description
'One of the best British crime writers, and therefore one of the best in the world' - Lee Child
Peter James, the number one, multi-million copy bestselling author of the Grace series returns to finally reveal the events of Roy Grace’s tortured past – the truth behind his wife’s disappearance. Thrillingly told from her perspective, this is Sandy’s story.
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Some will know how it begins . . .
My name is Sandy.
My husband is Detective Superintendent Roy Grace.
But when I disappeared, even he couldn't find me . . .
This is my story.
There's more to Sandy than meets the eye. A woman with a dubious past, a complicated present and an uncertain future.
Then she was gone.
Some will think they know how it ends . . .
Her disappearance caused a nationwide search. Even the best detective on the force couldn't find her.
They thought she was dead.
But nobody knows this . . .
Where did she go? Why did she run? What would cause a woman to leave her whole life behind and
simply vanish?
For the first time the truth behind Sandy Grace’s dramatic disappearance is revealed. They Thought I Was Dead will thrill fans and new readers alike with its gripping story of a woman on the run. This is Sandy's story.
They Thought I was Dead was an instant no.1 Sunday Times bestseller when it published in HB w/c 13/05/2024
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23 million books sold.
Creator of Her Majesty Queen Camilla’s favourite fictional detective.
'One of the best crime writers in the business' - Karin Slaughter, author of the Will Trent series.
'This is the one I’ve been waiting for. And it’s a masterpiece of suspense. I quite literally couldn’t put it down - even when I was supposed to be doing other things . . .' - Barbara Erskine, author of The Dream Weavers
'Typically, They Thought I Was Dead is a brilliantly fast-paced thriller with more twists and turns than a Tour de France descent. No doubt it’ll be eagerly read by fans' - Daily Express
'One of the world’s most popular detective series' – The Guardian
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781529031430 |
| PRICE | £22.00 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 480 |
Links
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Featured Reviews
Judy O, Reviewer
They Thought I was Dead presents the story of Roy 's wife who disappeared one day and after doing all he could to find her, Roy had Sandy pronounced dead.
His life had to go on.
I have followed the series from the first to the last book and I was eager to hear what really made Sandy disappear.
I was nervous I would not like this book as much as the others but I was so wrong.
Sandy has a fascinating story .
Its as story of decisions made good and bad, secrets, bad choices and determination.
Its the story of motherhood and the story of not letting go of the memory of Roy.
Peter James holds your attention from the first to the last page and writes a compelling story that had me staying up late to finish.
They Thought I was Dead is a book that will stay with the reader for days to come.
Thanks to NetGalley and Pan Macmillan, Macmillan for the privilege of reading and reviewing I Thought I Was Dead.
Zoe W, Reviewer
Tense, menacing, and gritty!
They Thought I Was Dead is a clever, captivating mystery that takes us back to the beginning and into the life of Sandy Grace, the elusive first wife of Detective Superintendent Roy Grace, whose reckless behaviour leaves his world irrevocably turned upside down and hers on a fast road to ruin.
The writing is brisk and tight. The characters are multilayered, vulnerable, and impulsive. And the plot is a sinister tale full of twists, turns, deception, mayhem, lies, secrets, suspicious personalities, revelations, addiction, and murder.
I have to say that die-hard fans of the Roy Grace series will be absolutely thrilled with this latest outing by James. They Thought I Was Dead is an ominous, sophisticated, entertaining tale that finally gives readers the insight and answers they’ve been waiting for.
Shauna M, Reviewer
I love Peter James's writing and the Roy Grace series. I remember reading the books leading up to the ending of this book from Roy's perspective and being so mad at Sandy for all the things she had done. I will say, this book made me feel a small amount of sympathy for Sandy but I still think that everything she did could have been solved if she was honest with Roy.
Very much looking forward to reading One of Us is Dead by Peter James when it releases in October 2024.
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General Fiction (Adult), Mystery & Thrillers, Women's Fiction
