Peter James Non-Fiction books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Peter James Non-Fiction series?"

"There are two books in the Peter James Non-Fiction series, published between 2016 and 2020."

Q: "What is the first book in the Peter James Non-Fiction series?"

"The first book in the Peter James Non-Fiction series is Death Comes Knocking, published in 2016."

Q: "What are Peter James' non-fiction books about?"

"Peter James' non-fiction books focus on true crime cases that connect to his fictional work. Death Comes Knocking (2016) and Babes in the Wood (2020) both draw on real cases investigated by the Sussex police, the same department featured in James' Roy Grace detective novels. These books give readers a look at the real-world crime and policing that informs his fiction."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Death Comes Knocking	2016	Peter James	Buy
2	Babes In The Wood	2020	Peter James	Buy

Peter James’ non-fiction work bridges the gap between his Roy Grace detective novels and the real cases that inspire them. Death Comes Knocking (2016) examines true crime cases from Sussex, while Babes in the Wood (2020) covers a specific case that became one of the longest-running murder investigations in British history.

James has long been known for his close relationship with the Sussex police force, which he has researched extensively for his fiction. The non-fiction books give him room to explore real cases in detail, without the constraints of a fictional plot. Readers of the Roy Grace series will recognize the policing methods and local geography.

These two books represent a small but distinct portion of James’ output. They appeal both to true crime readers and to fans of his novels who want to see the factual basis behind his fictional stories.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Peter James Non-Fiction series?

There are two books in the Peter James Non-Fiction series, published between 2016 and 2020.

What is the first book in the Peter James Non-Fiction series?

The first book in the Peter James Non-Fiction series is Death Comes Knocking, published in 2016.

What are Peter James' non-fiction books about?

Peter James’ non-fiction books focus on true crime cases that connect to his fictional work. Death Comes Knocking (2016) and Babes in the Wood (2020) both draw on real cases investigated by the Sussex police, the same department featured in James’ Roy Grace detective novels. These books give readers a look at the real-world crime and policing that informs his fiction.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order