Dead Man's Footsteps

Detective Superintendent Roy Grace finds himself entangled in a chilling investigation when a body is discovered beneath a road near a construction site. The eerie circumstances surrounding the death pull him deeper into a web of deceit and unresolved mysteries. As he navigates through the dark underbelly of criminal enterprises and unearths connections that stretch back years, the stakes rise higher and higher.

While facing personal demons and the pressures of police work, Grace must blend his intuition with meticulous investigative techniques. Each clue draws him closer to unmasking a killer, but it also threatens to expose his own vulnerabilities. Peter James crafts a tense, atmospheric tale that keeps readers on the edge of their seats, all while exploring the complex psyche of his resolute protagonist.