One Of Us Is Dead

Who will be next?

By Peter James

One Of Us Is Dead is the latest race-against-time instalment of the award-winning Grace series by Peter James and now a major BRITBOX show.

Alerted by a number of suspicious deaths

When James Taylor arrives late for a funeral, he has to stand at the back of the small church. But as the service progresses, Taylor notices a man six rows in front of him. At first he thinks he must be mistaken, but the more he looks at him, the more convinced Taylor becomes that this is his old schoolfriend, Rufus Rorke.

Except it couldn’t be him, could it? Because two years ago, Taylor attended Rufus Rorke’s funeral. He even delivered Rufus’s eulogy. . .

On the other side of Brighton at Police HQ, Detective Superintendent Roy Grace has been alerted to a number of suspicious deaths that he can’t get out of his mind. But how are they linked? And how could they possibly be connected to Rufus Rorke?

Roy Grace is about to find out just how dangerous a dead man can be . . .

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

About the author

Peter James, a UK No. 1 bestselling author, is best known for his Detective Superintendent Roy Grace series. The series has been adapted into a hit ITV drama, starring John Simm as the troubled Brighton detective.

Renowned among crime and thriller fans, he is celebrated for his fast-paced page-turners filled with unexpected plot twists, sinister characters and accurate depictions of modern-day policing. His exceptional work has earned him over 40 awards, including the WHSmith Best Crime Author of All Time Award and the prestigious Crime Writers’ Association Diamond Dagger. In 2024, it was revealed that he is the creator of Queen Camilla’s favourite fictional detective.

Peter has achieved remarkable success, with 20 Sunday Times No. 1 bestsellers to his name, over 21 million copies sold worldwide and translations into 38 languages. His works frequently inspire stage adaptations, with six productions collectively grossing over £17 million at the box office. The most recent adaptation, Wish You Were Dead, continues his tradition of captivating audiences.