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A Twist of the Knife brings together the best of Peter James’ e‑book collections Short Shockers One and Short Shockers Two with brand‑new material. The stories showcase his recurring character, detective Roy Grace, and explore themes of revenge, fear, and fate. Each tale reaches a chilling, unexpected conclusion that challenges readers’ trust in themselves and one another, making this volume a compelling addition to James’ bibliography of thrillers and mystery stories.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Peter James
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