They Thought I Was Dead

Sandy's Story

By: Peter James

Narrated by: Gemma Whelan

'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

Critic reviews

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. (Matt Nixson)

Sinister and riveting . . . Peter James is one of the best British crime writers, and therefore one of the best in the world (Lee Child, bestselling author of the Jack Reacher novels)

Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business (Karin Slaughter, author of the Will Trent series, including After That Night)

A typically clever and convoluted central mystery (Daily Mirror on Left You Dead)

One of the world’s most popular detective 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)

Filled in so many holes

I enjoyed this book nearly as much as all the authors others. The story was great and like I said gave us so many answers. Like a previous reviewer I too did not like Sandy Grace and felt no sympathy for her..

End of the mystery

Finally we know all about sandy! The question is what did Roy see in her. She was not a nice person. And why is this book not considered to be part of the series

May contain spoilers.

I never expected to love Sandy, but after listening to this book I actively dislike her. She appeared to be a self centred and shallow individual who casts around for saviours and abdicates responsibility for her life decisions. Riddled with envy she covets the things she cannot have, even if she once possessed them, yet cast them aside as worthless. An eternal victim she blames everyone else for her misfortunes despite bringing them all on herself.

I did like the book though!

Wild ride!

Definitely entertaining as I just couldn't believe the actions and decisions of the main character. Enjoyed the German aspect within the story, as I am German and am going to visit family near Munich next month.

Disappointed

I like the author and his books but I honestly don't know why he wrote this story. Sandy was the most unlikable "heroines" I've ever seen. Unbelievable that Grace loved and missed this person is beyond me. I expected so much more and I'm really sorry I purchased this story. I feel cheated. I will continue with the Roy Grace stories but if I run into another like this, I'm done with the series.