I Allow to Die

Peter James is a crime writer, author of bestsellers according to the "New York Times," as well as 21 number one bestsellers according to the British "Sunday Times." The series of novels about Roy Grace can be particularly noted as... successful — this is the favorite detective of Queen Camilla. In 2021, the British series "Grace" premiered on ITV, based on James's books (with 6 seasons announced).
Sunday began as usual. The Paternoster spouses set off on a long trip and decide to make a quick stop at the supermarket on their way back. While Niall parks the car, Eden runs into the store for a single purchase, but... she never returns. She is not waiting for her husband at home, and none of the relatives or friends knows anything about her. Moreover, no one in the supermarket has seen this woman, and she is not on the security cameras. Eden has vanished without a trace, as if she melted into thin air... Niall is arrested on suspicion of murdering his wife, although he steadfastly denies it. The cops are convinced he is lying. When Superintendent Roy Grace is called in for the investigation, it doesn’t take him long to realize: something doesn’t add up in this case...