They Thought I Was Dead: Sandy's Story - Paperback

by Peter James (Author)

'One of the best British crime writers, and therefore one of the best in the world' - Lee Child

Peter James, the number one multimillion-copy bestselling author of the Grace series, returns with a thrilling new novel: a Roy Grace story told from a different perspective.

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 account of a woman on the run. This is Sandy's story.

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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

Author Biography

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 portrayals 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.

To date, Peter has written an impressive total of 19 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 - the most recent being Looking Good Dead.