Geoffrey Peace books in order

The Geoffrey Peace series by Geoffrey Jenkins features two Cold War-era adventure thrillers, A Twist of Sand and Hunter Killer, set in southern Africa and at sea.
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Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 A Twist of Sand 1960 Geoffrey Jenkins Buy
2 Hunter Killer 1966 Geoffrey Jenkins Buy

The Geoffrey Peace series consists of two adventure novels by Geoffrey Jenkins. A Twist of Sand (1960) was Jenkins’ first published novel and introduced readers to his brand of taut, location-driven thriller writing. The book is set along the treacherous Skeleton Coast of South West Africa and follows Peace through a dangerous maritime mission.

Hunter Killer followed in 1966, bringing Peace back for another adventure. Both books reflect Jenkins’ interests in the sea, southern African geography, and Cold War-era tension. Though the series only spans two novels, A Twist of Sand remains one of Jenkins’ most widely read books and was adapted into a film in 1968.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Geoffrey Peace series?

There are two books in the Geoffrey Peace series, published between 1960 and 1966.

What is the first book in the Geoffrey Peace series?

The first book in the Geoffrey Peace series is A Twist of Sand, published in 1960.

What connects the two Geoffrey Peace novels?

Both books feature the character Geoffrey Peace and share Jenkins’ trademark combination of maritime adventure with southern African settings. A Twist of Sand (1960) was Jenkins’ debut novel, and Hunter Killer (1966) continued the character’s story six years later.

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