Roy Grace Short Stories/Novellas books in order

Short stories and novellas in the Roy Grace series by Peter James, offering quick reads featuring Detective Superintendent Roy Grace.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Footloose 2019 Roy Grace Buy
2 Wish You Were Dead 2021 Roy Grace Buy

In addition to the full-length novels, the Roy Grace series includes two shorter works. Footloose (2019) and Wish You Were Dead (2021) are compact stories that give readers a quick dose of Detective Superintendent Roy Grace between the bigger books.

These novellas follow the same formula as the main series: a crime lands on Grace’s desk and he works through the evidence with his Sussex CID team. The shorter format means tighter plots and faster resolutions, making them good entry points for curious readers or satisfying snacks for existing fans waiting for the next full novel.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Roy Grace Short Stories/Novellas series?

There are two books in the Roy Grace Short Stories/Novellas series, published between 2019 and 2021.

What is the first book in the Roy Grace Short Stories/Novellas series?

The first book in the Roy Grace Short Stories/Novellas series is Footloose, published in 2019.

Do you need to read the main Roy Grace novels before these short stories?

These short works are best enjoyed after reading at least a few of the main novels, as they assume familiarity with Roy Grace and his colleagues, but they do not require reading every book in the series.

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