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They Thought I Was Dead: Sandy's Story by Peter James

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They Thought I Was Dead: Sandy's Story

Narrator
Gemma Whelan
Publisher
Pan Macmillan
Publish Date
9 May 2024
Run Time
12 hours 11 minutes
Format
Audiobook
Rating
5.0 (3 reviews)
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What to expect

'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 listeners 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

Critics Review

  • 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

  • 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

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  • One of the world’s most popular detective series

    The Guardian

  • 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

User Reviews

Book 5.0

Narration 5.0

  • 5.0 5.0

    An absolutely fabulous book all about greed, selfishness, anger, revenge and regret.
    I’ve read all the Roy Grace books and am now going to start again.
    BTW Gemma Whelan’s narration is superb.

    garyporeilly 2024-06-13

Details

Author
Peter James
Narrator
Gemma Whelan
Duration
12 hours 11 minutes
Release Date
9 May 2024
ISBN
9781529031478
Format
Audiobook
Publisher
Pan Macmillan
Genre
Crime and mystery: police procedural, Thriller / suspense fiction
Rating
5.0(3 reviews)
Narration
5.0(3 reviews)

Synopsis

'One of the best British crime writers, and therefore one of the best in the world' - Lee ChildPeter 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.*************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 andsimply 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 listeners 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*************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

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