The Hawk Is Dead by Peter James book

The Hawk Is Dead is the 21st installment in the acclaimed Roy Grace crime thriller series by British author Peter James. Originally announced for publication in late 2025, the book continues the story of the Brighton-based Detective Superintendent Roy Grace. The series has become a global phenomenon, with millions of copies sold and a successful television adaptation titled Grace on ITV. The narrative of this specific book involves high-stakes investigations reaching as far as Buckingham Palace, blending James's signature police procedural style with royal intrigue.

The book is published by Pan Macmillan, a major international publishing house with a long history in the United Kingdom. While the brand and editorial origin are British, physical copies of the book are manufactured in various countries depending on the regional market and specific edition (hardback, paperback, or special indie editions), a common practice for global bestsellers to minimize shipping costs and environmental impact.

Pan Macmillan is a subsidiary of the Macmillan Publishers group, which is ultimately owned by the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group. Holtzbrinck is a family-owned German media company based in Stuttgart. It acquired the Macmillan brand and its various international divisions in stages, completing the acquisition of the British arm in 1999 and consolidating global rights under the Macmillan name in the early 21st century. Today, it remains one of the 'Big Five' English-language publishers, maintaining a strong presence in the UK, US, and beyond.