Peter James is a crime writer and a New York Times bestselling author, as well as the author of 21 #1 novels according to the British Sunday Times. He is best known for the Roy Grace series—Queen Camilla’s favorite detective stories. In 2021, the ITV series Grace premiered, based on James’s books (announced for 6 seasons).
Brighton and its satellite city of Hove are gripped by fear: a serial killer has appeared in the area, stalking young women. His distinguishing mark is a World War II-era gas mask. Superintendent Grace believed that over the years of his service he’d seen everything—but this time, he was wrong: nothing like this had ever happened in his practice. A suspect in a string of brutal murders is spotted at the same time in different places—almost mystical, as Grace’s boss quips. An awkward question immediately arises: is the police chasing a ghost?
The novel is being published in a new translation.