From start to finish, this book kept me guessing and turning the pages until the wee hours of the morning. Mar 06, 2018 this special edition of dead simple, the first book in the roy grace series by peter james, is now reissued with a bright retro design to celebrate pans 70th anniversary. The groomtobe has always been a practical joker and his friends are determined to pay him back. For one mans disaster is another mans fortune dead simple the stunning first novel in a gripping new mystery series, dead simple marks the triumphant return of one of britains most ingenious crime writers. Dead simple is the first of peter james s novels about brightonbased detective roy grace. Dead simple by peter james paperback, 2014 for sale. Dead simple ebook by peter james 9780330462716 rakuten. Brightonbased detective roy grace must find this living coffin while coping with the mysterious disappearance of his wife. I had read the first four or five books in this series, but hadnt picked up one lately. I have a couple of books in the series at home, but since i didnt get a chance to read the first book until now, i left them untouched on a shelf in the other room. Free download or read online dead simple pdf epub book.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The first book in the series, and probably the best one, is dead simple. The first case for detective superintendent roy grace. A book which is easy to read and have you engaged from beginning to end. The book covers internet dating and how easy it is to scam lonley vunerable. Dead simple is the stunning first novel in the number one bestselling roy grace series from.
Although, i can count on one hand how many books have left me feeling a little. For one mans disaster is another mans fortunedead simple the stunning first novel in a gripping new mystery series, dead simple marks the triumphant return of one of britains most ingenious crime writers. Peter jamess dead simple is a book to store up for a weekend when you wont be disturbed but you might want to read it with the lights on. With only three days to the wedding, detective superintendent roy grace a man haunted by the shadow of his own missing wife. Karin slaughter roy grace is the very best of the middle aged male british detectives theres a whole bunch, but he is the best. Have read almost everything by peter james and can honestly say dead simple is a work of sheer genius gripping from start to finish and very difficult to put down.
The series is now translated into 34 languages and his latest novel, dead like you, went straight into the sunday times bestseller lists at no 1 in both hardback and paperback. Dead simple is the first of peter jamess novels about brightonbased detective roy grace. Download dead simple ebook for free in pdf and epub format. It has a compelling narrative arc in which a practical joke involving a coffin is central. Dead simple by peter james what is that book about. Peter james born 22 august 1948 in brighton is a british writer of crime fiction and film producer. A few hours later four of his best friends are dead and michael harrison has disappeared. Peter james secret walk i want them to suffer, and i want them dead.
Peter james is one of the uks most popular crime and thriller novelists. Dead simple is the third peter james book i have read, and the second roy grace one after receiving you are dead hardcopy for christmas. Jul 01, 2015 the theatre was buzzing as we took our seats and the audience were gripped from the very start. Dead simple spl by peter james and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. But a few hours later, the groom has disappeared and his friends are dead. The main characters of this mystery, crime story are roy grace, glenn branson. Dead simple also available in format docx and mobi. Jan 17, 2015 following the nationwide acclaimed hit stage production of peter james the perfect murder, the bestselling work of the no. The book begins with a group of friends celebrating michael harrisons stag night. Book description roy grace, creation of the cwa diamond dagger award winning author peter james, faces his most mysterious case yet in need you dead. It was meant to be a harmless bachelor party prank. Dead simple, the first in the acclaimed roy grace series definitely showed why peter james is an international bestselling author. What makes his books better than other peoples books is that the ordinary people in.
Detective superintendent roy graces first major case is one hell ever forget. Peter explains why he created detective superintendent roy grace. This novel definitely screamed blockbuster to me, attributing his screenwriting and film background which added that element of being thoroughly entertained not wanting to put the book down. Pdf dead simple book by peter james free download 336. Everything you need to know about dead simple movie. Dead simple is the stunning first novel in the number one bestselling roy grace series from awardwinning author, peter james.
Hes a best seller with a proven reputation and a busy schedule, so its nice to see that he takes time to speak to his fans. Jun 05, 2014 this is a cracking read with twists and turns all the way through. But then he has a lot to gain more than anyone realizes. The theatre was buzzing as we took our seats and the audience were gripped from the very start. Peter james has 106 books on goodreads with 263479 ratings. I was about half way through dead simple before i realised that i had my peters completely confused. Globally, his books have been translated into thirtyseven languages.
His failure to save a young abductee from the shoe man in 1997 haunts him less, and he has come to terms with the devastating unsolved disappearance of his wife, who resented his. Ive not read peter james but i knew that the play was based on his book dead simple which features a. Peter james roy grace books in order pan macmillan. Dead simple is the stunning first novel in the number one bestselling roy grace series from awardwinning author, peter james detective superintendent roy graces first major case is one hell ever forget. He writes a great story and interweaves the developing personal lives of the characters.
The inimitable peter james returns with dead at first sight, his best thriller to date. But, as lorna finds, life seldom follows the plans youve. Roy grace walk it was a quiet, pleasant residential avenue, lined on both sides with semidetached mocktudor houses, most of them threebedroomed, with integral garages. Listen to an extract from the audiobook of dead simple by peter james, read by tim bruce. Peter robinson was my favorite british murder mystery writer, but with each novel i like peter james work more and morethis is a work well worth your time if you like british murder mysteries, i dont think youll be disappointed. Peter j james born 22 august 1948 is an international british writer of crime fiction. Peter james dead like you ive been getting really into peter james of late, partly because his books are so good and partly because he seems so approachable on social media. Read dead simple by peter james available from rakuten kobo. Roy grace, creation of the cwa diamond dagger award winning author peter james, faces his most mysterious case yet in need you dead. This is the first in a new series by peter james i would have to say that the link is the word dead since his second one is called looking good dead and his characters are, in many ways, a breath of fresh air. One of roy graces houses he moves in different books.
Read love you dead by peter james available from rakuten kobo. This series was set up so well in earlier books and peter james continues to develop the. Aug 06, 2014 peter james, the master of crime fiction. The times christina koning 11th february 2006 peter jamess superior thriller opens with a stagnight prank gone wrong. Reading the peter james books in order is quite easy because apart from his standalone novels, the author has one main big series roy grace a crime thriller series which currently includes 15 released books, with the latest one, dead at first sight, published in 2019. Have passed this book onto three of my relatives who have never read anything by peter james, they. The series is now translated into 34 languages and his latest novel, dead like you, went straight into the sunday times bestseller lists at no 1 in both. He was born in brighton, the son of cornelia james, the former glovemaker to queen elizabeth ii. Peter james makes his detective roy grace come to life as we get to know him with each turn of the page. Peter jamess superior thriller opens with a stagnight prank gone wrong. With only three days to the wedding, detective superintendent grace a man haunted by the shadow of his own. The murder count and the body count a parents worst nightmare is graces.
First was the opening where michael harrison is entombed in a coffin and buried in the ground by his friends during a bachelor party. The first edition of the novel was published in december 14th 2005, and was written by peter james. A few hours later michael harrison has disappeared and his friends are dead. Peter james is one of the best crime writers in the business. Dead mans time opens with a scene from 1922 a scared young boy is witness to his mothers death and his fathers disappearance in new york.
Peter james, the master of crime fiction childrens books. As a peter james newbie, i have to say after reading dead simple, im now a huge fan of both peter james and roy grace. I enjoy a good mysterythriller story and peter james does not disappoint. Dead simple roy grace, book 1 by peter james book cover, description, publication history. Dead simple peter james by pan macmillan audio free.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 336 pages and is available in hardcover format. Peter james ebooks epub and pdf downloads ebookmall. The hazy, murky world of counter espionage leaves no room for errors of. Ive not read peter james but i knew that the play was based on his book dead simple which features a recurring detective roy grace. Have passed this book onto three of my relatives who have never read anything by peter james, they are now also hooked and reading everything by him. A few had rather ugly loft conversions and some not his own had hideous secondary doubleglazing. Dead simple roy grace, book 1 by peter james fantastic fiction. Peter james not dead enough to launch 2017 uk tour. Buy a discounted paperback of dead simple online from australias leading online bookstore. An ugly duckling as a child, jodie bentley had two dreams in life to be beautiful and rich. A few hours later michael harrison has disappeared and his f.
The first case for detective superintendent roy grace, and the first entry in a. Following the nationwide acclaimed hit stage production of peter james the perfect murder, the bestselling work of the no. You are dead roy grace by peter james 20151022 peter james on. He also recently started a new series about cold hill, with currently.
Peter jamess previous books were traditional thrillers often based on the paranormal and medicine and his background of living in the usa and experience of film production are both very evident. Dead simple available for download and read online in other formats. Peter james is a uk number one bestselling author, best known for writing crime and thriller novels, and the creator of the muchloved detective superintendent roy grace. Dead simple by peter james was a gripping and intense story about a prank between friends gone all wrong. Dead simple is the first book in the roy grace crime mystery thriller series by the british author peter james.
James has written 25 books, the most recent of which feature brightonbased detective superintendent roy grace. Peter james s dead simple is a book to store up for a weekend when you wont be disturbed but you might want to read it with the lights on. Whats the story a bridegroom is buried alive after a stag night prank goes wrong. Click to read more about dead simple by peter james. To ask other readers questions about dead if you dont, please sign up.
Booktopia has dead simple, a roy grace novel 1 by peter james. Peter james is a uk number one bestselling author, best known for writing crime and thriller novels, and the creator of the. Peter james, the master of crime fiction childrens. Then she receives news that turns her entire world into a living nightmare. Lorna belling, desperate to escape the marriage from hell, falls for the charms of another man who promises her the earth. His friends are killed and no one knows about the prank. In the sixth installment in james series featuring detective superintendent roy grace dead tomorrow, 2009, etc. Its a pageturner in the best sense of the word where youll find yourself turning the pages at the same speed as the mouses legs rotate in the tom and jerry cartoon. Dead simple by james, peter and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Oct 07, 2014 dead simple, the first in the acclaimed roy grace series definitely showed why peter james is an international bestselling author. His roy grace detective novels have sold more than one and a half million in the uk alone and six million worldwide in total.