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. My second book in the series from peter james, i have enjoyed both books, the narrator neil pearson helps to deliver this story to its climax. No good deed goes unpunishedhours after picking up a usb memory stick, left behind on a train seat, to try to return it to its owner, tom bryce inadvertently becomes a witness to a vicious murder. Peter james ebooks epub and pdf downloads ebookmall. Leaving the commuter train at brighton, struggling entrepreneur tom bryce finds an unlabeled cd where a particularly obnoxious fellowtraveler had been sitting. This fascination with police procedures and the milieu of law enforcement is amply displayed in his bestselling roy grace crime novels, now in its 11th installment with you are dead. Last updated october 21st, 2019 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. Full of gripping twists and turns guardian read more read less click to open popover. Dec 04, 2017 the book of john read by alexander scourby. Listen to a sample of dead simple, the first ds roy grace book below. If you, like me, enjoy a decent series, peter jamess character detectivesuper roy grace and his second outing in looking good dead seems to get this series off to a perfect start.
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. Peter j james born 22 august 1948 is an international british writer of crime fiction. Read on for more information and for audio extracts of each book. Looking good dead is the second bestselling title in the detective superintendent roy grace series from number one author peter james.
Southampton peter james looking good dead mayflower theatre. He was born in brighton, the son of cornelia james, the former glovemaker to queen elizabeth ii. You are dead is the 11th thrilling crime novel in peter james roy grace series, narrated by daniel weyman. Peter james s looking good dead is a grisly pageturner with some creative twists. Looking good dead is the second bestselling title in the detective superintendent roy grace series from number one author peter james when a young womans body is found butchered in brighton. His novel host was published in 1993 on two floppy discs, which can be found in the science museum.
Oct 07, 2017 peter james want you dead what we have here is another of the books in peter james roy grace series, although i couldnt tell you which one because i lost track. 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. Oct 07, 2014 dead simple, the first in the acclaimed roy grace series definitely showed why peter james is an international bestselling author. Luckily, they still work as standalones, and so it depends what kind of reader you are. Looking good dead by peter james is the second book in his inspector roy grace mystery series set in brighton, england. Looking good dead is the second bestselling title in the roy grace series from number one author peter james. Grace is one of the more dryly straightforward, wrinklefree detectives in british crime fiction, and james does little with the supporting cast to add color.
In this series i seem to have cracked what im looking for, well done to all. Looking good dead is the second novel in the multimillion copy bestselling detective superintendent roy grace series. Looking good dead reached no 2 on the sunday times paperback bestseller list, no 1 in all wh smith railway station and airport bookstores in the uk and no 1 in the tesco supermarket chain in december. Peter james first novel, dead letter drop, was published in 1981. Tom bryce, a londonbased businessman, sees a cd left on a seat in the train car he takes home to brighton after work each day. Peter james s bestselling roy grace crime fiction series has been translated into thirtyseven languages, with sales worldwide of over eighteen million copies. Looking good dead audiobook by peter james 9780230702967. A parents worst nightmare is graces deadliest case. Peter james audio books at simply audiobooks simply audiobooks.
The first or the series, dead simple, was released in 2005 and has released one a year since then. The book of john kjv audio bible full by alexander scourby. His life takes a horrendous turn when he looks at a cd that a fellow commuter accidentally leaves behind on a train. Looking good dead is the second book by number one bestselling crime and thriller writer peter james.
For a brief period of time whilst at film school james. Peter james in the studio listening to actor daniel weyman recording love you dead. If you like a tense, sometimes actionpacked, gritty mystery, then youll like this book. Overall, dead if you dont is an intricately woven, meticulous, complex mystery with a nice sense of urgency, palpable fear, good characterization, and great pace thats a wonderful addition to the roy grace series and shouldnt be missed. Looking good dead by peter james macmillan, june 2006 400 pages 12. Neat and nasty to the very end rachel redford for the. Itv have announced that john simm, who has starred in doctor who and life on mars, will play detective suprintendent roy grace in its new series grace, which will be based on peter s novels. Itv have announced that john simm, who has starred in doctor who and life on mars, will play detective suprintendent roy grace in its new series grace, which will be based on peter. As an alternative, the kindle ebook is available now and can be read on any device with the free kindle app. This summary of the book of james provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of james. Casting and further tour dates are to be announced soon. Peter james, the master of crime fiction childrens. Dead letter drop follows a british agent named max flynn who finds out he is meant to go undercover to spy on his comrades. I nearly bought this for my mum for christmas today but changed my mind.
Looking good dead ds roy grace book 2 by peter james. James has written 25 books, the most recent of which feature brightonbased detective superintendent roy grace. Peter james audio books at simply audiobooks simply. James was educated at charterhouse and went on to ravensbourne film school. It was such a joy to be with a group of bright young people, so interested in reading and writing, and lucky to have such truly inspirational teachers at this amazing school.
Tom bryce is a struggling british businessman who has a beautiful but troubled wife and two adorable kids. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. I enjoyed the first in peter james s series starring troubled brighton cop roy grace, and looking good dead is a sharp and punchy sequel. There was quite a good car chase too if youre into that sort of thing. Roy graces sophomore case is just as suspenseful as his first dead simple, 2006, and just as wildly improbable. Peter james follows up his racily readable first outing for detective superintendent roy grace with a second, looking good dead, which is just as good, if not better. Looking good dead peter james listen online for free. James is producing with james simpson with daniel eckhart bringing the detectives story to the big screen. He also recently started a new series about cold hill, with currently. The novel ended on a cliffhanger, leaving me wondering if james will return to this in a later book. Visit now to browse our huge range of products at great prices. Peter james, the master of crime fiction childrens books. Grace is a detective superintendent in his home city and on the whole reckons hes doing a worthwhile job.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read looking good dead. Looking good dead by peter james available from rakuten kobo. It did strike me that peter james is better at writing horror than detective fiction, but i doubt that it sells quite so well. Dead simple by peter james brighton rock by graham greene looking good dead by. A few hours later michael harrison has disappeared and his friends are dead. Peter james born 22 august 1948 in brighton is a british writer of crime fiction and film producer. The book of john kjv audio bible full by alexander. Oct 14, 2014 dead like you by peter james, 9781447272663, available at book depository with free. It has been published in germany and was published in the usa in march 2007. I will definitely be reading the next book in the roy grace series. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. In real life, british author peter james rides regularly with the sussex police on their rounds. Roy grace is back as the thrilling work of multimillion no. James was educated at charterhouse and went on to ravensbourne.
The last words jamie ball hears from his fiancee, logan somerville, are in a terrified mobile phone call. The book of james niv audio holy bible high quality. Reply on twitter 1226969035490938882 retweet on twitter 1226969035490938882. Buy looking good dead ds roy grace book 2 by peter james online from the works. Adapted by award winning writer shaun mckenna, looking good dead will keep you on the. Below is a list of peter james novels in order of publication date and chronological order. James has written 25 books, the most recent of which feature brightonbased detective. Looking good dead reached no 2 on the sunday times paperback bestseller list, no 1 in all wh smith railway station and airport bookstores in the uk and no 1 in the tesco supermarket chain in december 2006. Aug 06, 2014 peter james s novels are outstanding, and i suggest that they be read by all of those people who are the ultimate fans of crime fiction, as his books are not dead yet, and wont be for a very long. Dead simple by peter james what is that book about. Jun 15, 2007 kellie and toms deaths have already been posted on the internet. Browse peter jamess bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Dead simple is the stunning first novel in the number one bestselling roy grace series from awardwinning author, peter james.
Part of the multimillioncopy series featuring the definitive brighton detective, roy grace. Globally, his books have been translated into thirtyseven languages. James has written 28 books, his roy grace book series being the most popular. Peter james first novel was published in 1981 with dead letter drop. New to audible i find it seems hard to get a book that is firstly a good story but also delivered by a good narrator. Overall, looking good dead was a fantastic murder thriller that i would recommend to anyone who enjoys a good murdermystery. Read more read less 2006 peter james, really scary books p2016 pan macmillan publishers ltd. Peter james roy grace books in order pan macmillan. Dec 10, 2016 peter james looking good dead its roy grace time again, and theres no need to point out that ive been reading these out of order because im already aware of that. Pan macmillan audio looking good dead by peter james, read by. Peter james s bestselling brightonset crime series, featuring detective superintendent roy grace, is now available in audiobook. James has also made history by having the first electronic novel. Roy grace, creation of the cwa diamond dagger award winning author peter james, faces his most complex case yet in dead if you dont, the fourteenth thrilling crime novel in this bestselling series.
Looking good dead roy grace series book 2 and millions of other books are available for instant access. London marketing exec tom bryce makes the mistake of popping a cd he found on the train into his computer. The new book opens with a scene familiar to commuters packed train, irritating man yelling down mobile phone and quickly lurches into nightmare as passenger tom bryce. His investigation into the disappearance of a legal assistance takes you on a fast paced ride through brightons less glamorous side. Looking good dead by peter james is the second book in his inspector roy grace mystery. Adapted by awardwinning writer shaun mckenna and directed by ian talbot, looking good dead will keep you on the edge of your seat until the chilling final moments. Neat and nasty to the very end rachel redford for the oldie. Looking good dead audiobook written by peter james. Read more read less 2006 peter james, really scary books p2016 pan macmillan. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. With only three days to the wedding, detective superintendent roy grace a man haunted by the.
1448 1095 446 486 950 1600 669 347 1628 1462 1277 11 894 244 434 464 926 173 441 1335 360 628 399 1179 206 826 391 1395 905 673 399 1012 973