| Angel of Death | Telemachus | Premonition A Story of Ireland | George House Martin | Equine Veterinary Books |
Peter Gray has written a number of books in the field of Horse medicine but has also created three new works, all of which are available on Amazon either as Kindle e-book or paperback. For more details on each title, click the book covers or navigate to the links beneath the “Books” tab in the main menu.
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The latest book is a romantic mystery thriller, set in Ireland, centred around the International and often murky world of Horse racing.
It has already won a Gold Award from Literary Titan.
“If you like your mystery with a touch of glamour, then this tantalising tale set inside the international world of horse racing is for you.”
“Never did I suspect that it would be so gripping.”
“Really liked this fast moving, well written insight into the shady side of horse racing. Interesting characters and a well thought out plot with a surprising ending. Would really recommend this book.”
Donna Short 5.0 out of 5 stars A Masterwork of Darkness
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2025 Format: Kindle
Peter Gray’s Angel of Death is an atmospheric novel that perfectly captures the haunting soul of rural Ireland. From the first pages, the boglands come alive, misty, ancient, and full of secrets. The discovery of a skeleton sets off a deeply human mystery that intertwines crime, faith, and family loyalty. What I loved most is how Gray doesn’t rush the story. He builds tension like a composer, layering meaning and emotion into each chapter. Detective O’Driscoll isn’t your typical hero, he’s introspective, weary, and philosophical, which gives the book a quiet brilliance. The prose feels poetic, even cinematic, and the blend of mystery with Irish folklore makes this novel unforgettable.
Liam Black 5.0 out of 5 stars Hard to Put Down
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2025 Format: Kindle
This book isn’t just another detective story, it’s an exploration of morality, guilt, and what it means to live with consequences. Gray’s writing is deeply reflective, and his characters are painfully real. Each of them carries a secret that reveals the complexity of human nature. I found myself thinking not only about who committed the crime but why people choose silence, loyalty, or denial. The rural Irish setting is not just a backdrop but a character, filled with superstition, faith, and decay. Angel of Death is the kind of novel that doesn’t end when you close the last page; it lingers, whispering questions about conscience and destiny
Grace Rees 5.0 out of 5 stars Complex, Astute, and Addictive
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2025 Format: Kindle
Reading Angel of Death feels like watching a slow, beautifully filmed Irish noir. The camera pans across lonely hills, pauses on a priest’s troubled eyes, and cuts sharply to a detective staring at a skull in a bog. The imagery is so vivid that every page feels alive. Peter Gray writes like a director, every scene, every silence, is intentional. The story builds tension without cheap tricks; it’s intelligent, emotional, and visually rich. I could see this adapted into an award-winning series.
Audrey Clarkson 5.0 out of 5 stars Surpassed All Expectations
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2025 Format: Kindle
Few authors capture the clash between faith and family as convincingly as Peter Gray. In Angel of Death, the Caffrey brothers symbolize three versions of Ireland, the devout, the disillusioned, and the pragmatic. Their interactions feel raw, almost documentary-like. Beneath the surface mystery lies a moral drama about belief, power, and hypocrisy. The writing balances beauty with brutality; one moment you’re admiring the scenery, the next you’re questioning the human soul. This is crime fiction elevated to philosophy.
Dan Forsyth 5.0 out of 5 stars good book
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2025 Format: Kindle
Angel of Death stays with you long after you finish. The haunting tone, the moral grayness of every decision, and the sheer sadness that pervades the ending make it unforgettable. It’s not a simple whodunit, it’s a reflection on the cost of truth. Gray reminds readers that evil isn’t always monstrous, sometimes it’s ordinary people making quiet compromises. This book broke my heart and made me think at the same time.
Alexander Young 5.0 out of 5 stars wow
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2025 Format: Kindle
This novel requires full attention. It’s not for casual readers but for those who love deep storytelling. The first few chapters unfold slowly, but once the threads connect, it’s impossible to stop. The writing reminded me of Graham Greene, moral conflicts, political undertones, and unforgettable characters. Sometimes I had to reread paragraphs just to admire their beauty. Gray’s control over tone is masterful.
Charles Buckland 5.0 out of 5 stars nice
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2025 Format: Kindle
It’s shocking that Angel of Death isn’t more well-known. It’s better written than most mainstream thrillers. Gray has the rare ability to make philosophical ideas feel thrilling. The mixture of political intrigue, clerical hypocrisy, and family conflict creates a uniquely Irish tragedy. Every twist feels earned, and the ending, quietly devastating, leaves you reflecting on how greed and guilt destroy generations.
Owen Buckland 5.0 out of 5 stars love book
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2025 Format: Kindle
Detective Trey O’Driscoll might be my favorite fictional cop since Rebus. He’s not a hero, he’s a human being, juggling trauma, duty, and doubt. Watching him chase the truth while balancing his collapsing family life is painfully relatable. Gray doesn’t romanticize police work; he shows its toll, both moral and emotional. The realism grounds the story and makes the mystery believable.
David Vaughan 5.0 out of 5 stars Calm and lovely
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2025 Format: Kindle
At first, Angel of Death reads like a quiet family saga, but then it erupts into something far more gripping. The discovery of bones in a Kerry bog becomes the thread that connects past sins and modern greed. Peter Gray’s pacing is deliberate, but the reward is immense. By the halfway mark, the tension is almost unbearable. I admired how he fused Ireland’s political, religious, and cultural identity into a crime story that still feels intimate. The emotional realism is striking, grief, ambition, and betrayal are all portrayed with aching clarity. This book demands patience, but it pays you back tenfold.
Joe Hart 5.0 out of 5 stars An Exciting Journey from Beginning to End
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2025 Format: Kindle
Gray writes crime fiction the way poets write about love, with patience, rhythm, and truth. His sentences flow like music. The plot, a bog skeleton, a detective haunted by family loss, and a chain of corruption, could have been cliché in lesser hands. But here, it becomes art. I loved how every detail mattered: the red sky, the smell of turf, the distant sea. It’s a novel drenched in atmosphere. If you love layered mysteries with moral depth, this one’s for you.
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Told through the medium of a colony of migrating birds, this is essentially a love story which explores the meaning of the word ‘love’ to different individuals.
1st Place Winner of the WRITER’S DIGEST Self-Published EBOOK AWARDS
It’s brilliant, and really an achievement. Congratulations!”
Judge, 4th Annual Self-Published e-Book Awards.
“Apart from the story I loved the writing style of the author as it brought to life rich and vivid images of wild life.“
“Very unique story with hidden meanings throughout.”
“Dear mourners,’ he begins, ‘let me first tell you that truth must always be spoken, no matter that it hurts. For truth untold is wicked, damning. It corrupts, begs rebellion. Rebellion being the right of those who are themselves corrupted. It becomes the way of their truth, and, without it, they are dead.”
― Peter Gray, Telemachus
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Peter Gray was a horse veterinarian and has published ten books on the nurturing, care and physiology and psychology of horses. Now he turns to his native Ireland for a memoir about his beginnings. This book might also help explain how it’s possible for a city boy to access the world of horses and break the barriers that say this world is impenetrable to anyone who doesn’t come from an appropriate background. But the book is more than that and worth reading if only for the insight it provides into the world of Thoroughbreds and how this has developed over the past fifty years in Europe.
“This is Peter Gray’s life and Peter Gray’s Ireland! And it is a terrific read.”
“Gray’s books are very enjoyable to read and are laced with humour, wit and wisdom.”
Just a guy who loves the countryside and has a soft spot for little creatures of all kinds ― More about Peter Gray…
| Click here to view Premonition – A Story of Ireland on Amazon |
For further advice contact PETER GRAY: advice@petergray.org.uk