Faber to reissue P D James’ Adam Dalgliesh mystery series

Faber will reissue crime writer P D James’ Adam Dalgliesh mystery series, in groups of five books at a time in August and November 2024, and February 2025.

The new editions are by Robbie Porter are described by the publisher as the “perfect reintroduction to a legend”. Publication will be supported by a wide-reaching marketing and publicity campaign, with contemporary authors discussing P D James’ work and legacy over the next year, starting at CrimeFest, where she is the “Ghost of Honour”.

“P D James sets the standard for modern crime writing,” said Faber’s crime editor, Sara Helen Binney. “Every time I go back to the Adam Dalgliesh series I find something new, and it’s the honour of my career to work with the wildly talented team here to reissue these 14 novels as the classics they are.”