The Hawk Is Dead: Roy Grace Returns In This Royally

The novel follows Detective Superintendent Roy Grace as he is drawn into a high-stakes investigation that reaches the heart of the British monarchy. When a train carrying Queen Camilla is derailed en route to a charity event, it initially appears to be a tragic accident. However, the situation escalates dramatically when a royal aide is killed by a sniper shortly afterward.

Although the evidence suggests an assassination attempt on the Queen, Grace suspects something more complex is at play—and finds himself isolated in his doubts. As he digs deeper, a second murder raises the stakes, pulling him into a dangerous conspiracy that could lead to a major public catastrophe.