Feb 01, 2006 a bachelorparty prank turns lethal in this gripping, overextended pageturner from veteran james ancient mysteries, 1999, etc. Visit now to browse our huge range of products at great prices. Oct 07, 2014 dead simple, the first in the acclaimed roy grace series definitely showed why peter james is an international bestselling author. Dead simple spl by peter james and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read dead simple. The story described by author james in this book takes place in scotland, the united kingdom. Peter james born 22 august 1948 in brighton is a british writer of crime fiction and film producer. The last words jamie ball hears from his fiancee, logan somerville, are in a terrified mobile phone call. Oct 22, 2015 you are dead is the 11th thrilling crime novel in peter james roy grace series. One of the books released initially in the crime series is known as devil in the detail. See all books authored by peter james, including dead simple, and looking good dead, and more on.
But then he has a lot to gain more than anyone realizes. Peter james was born in brighton, england on august 22, 1948. Dead simple is the stunning first novel in the number one bestselling roy grace series from awardwinning author, peter james. Dead simple by peter james abebooks shop for books, art.
In this compelling fourteenth installment in the roy grace series, dead if you dont, james has written an adrenaline pumping, police procedural that will have detective superintendent roy grace and his team investigating a bomb threat, identifying a dismembered body, delving into brightons albanian underworld, and in a race against time to. Dead simple by peter james paperback, 2014 for sale online. With only three days to the wedding, detective superintendent grace a man haunted by the shadow of his own missing wife is contacted by michaels beautiful, distraught fiance, ashley harper. He graduated from ravensbourne film school and worked as screen writer and film producer for several years. Associate publisher wayne brookes concluded the deal with.
A man waits at a london airport for ingrid ostermann, the love of his life, to arrive. Dead simple is the first book in the roy grace series and it definitely leaves you wanting more. He also recently started a new series about cold hill, with currently. May 18, 2017 download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read need you dead.
The stunning first novel in a gripping new mystery series, dead simple marks the. 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 james books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. The groomtobe has always been a practical joker and his friends are determined to pay him back. James does a great job keeping this thriller fresh and unpredictable. Roy grace, creation of the cwa diamond dagger award winning author peter james, faces his most mysterious case yet in need you dead. His books were going to be adapted for tv but james cancelled the option after development stretched on too long. Fantastic offers on quality books, collections, audio cds and more exclusive to book people. Peter j james born 22 august 1948 is an international british writer of crime fiction. He writes a great story and interweaves the developing personal lives of the characters. Peter james s bestselling brightonset crime series, featuring detective superintendent roy grace, is now available in audiobook. Peter james s bestselling roy grace crime fiction series has been translated into thirtyseven languages, with sales worldwide of over eighteen million copies.
Four mates robbo, luke, michael and josh, went out for the evening to celebrate michael last night as a single man before his wedding to ashley. 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. Dead simple roy grace series book 1 and millions of other books are available for instant. Peter james, the master of crime fiction childrens books.
James herbert, one of the uks most popular novelists and writer of bestselling horror books including the rats, the fog and the survivor, has. Apr, 2018 pan macmillan has acquired a further three titles in peter james detective superintendent roy grace series in a sevenfigure deal. Itv have announced that john simm, who has starred in doctor who and life on mars, will play. Sevenfigure deal for peter james next three novels the. Detective superintendent roy graces first major case is one hell ever forget. Peter jamess 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. Buy dead simple roy grace new editcover by james, peter isbn. Dead simple looking good dead by peter james goodreads. Dead simple roy grace series book 1 english edition ebook. Peter james ebooks epub and pdf downloads ebookmall. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Read love you dead by peter james available from rakuten kobo.
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. Below is a list of peter james novels in order of publication date and chronological order. Dead simple by peter james abebooks shop for books. Dead simple by peter james and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The prank in this case is four friends of michael harrison locking him in a coffin during a drunken spree, which leads to the four friends being killed while michael is in a coffin, days away from an uncertain death. At least thats the way it looks to detective superintendent roy grace, who is called in to investigate the kinky slaying of beautiful socialite, katie bishop. A former film producer, british author peter james is the bestselling mystery author of the detective superintendent roy grace series as well as other thriller novels.
Really lovely peter james books in perfect condition. But a few hours later, the groom has disappeared and his friends are dead. Dead simple by peter james what is that book about. Peter james in the studio listening to actor daniel weyman recording love you dead. Dead simple was the first book by number one bestselling crime and thriller writer peter james to be part of the multimillioncopy series featuring the definitive brighton detective, roy grace. Robbo luke and josh decide to give michael a night to remember and buried him in with a breathing tube and a phone. James blood ulmer erinnert sich daran, wie es war, mit ornette. Michael harrison has always come up with inventive, malicious tricks to play on old friends who are about to be married. 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.
Dead simple is book one in the roy grace series by peter james. Theyre filled with the most amazing storylines and some of the craziest twists you could never see coming. 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. He was born in brighton, the son of cornelia james, the former glovemaker to queen elizabeth ii. Peter james first novel, dead letter drop, was published in 1981. Appears extremely good read from the description on. Peter explains why he created detective superintendent roy grace. James has written 25 books, the most recent of which feature brightonbased detective superintendent roy grace. Listen to a sample of dead simple, the first ds roy grace book below. Buy dead simple roy grace by peter james from amazons fiction books store. Peter james, the master of crime fiction childrens.
With only three days to the wedding, detective superintendent roy grace a man haunted by the. Mar 06, 2018 the first book by numberone bestselling crime writer peter james to be part of the multimillioncopy series featuring the definitive brighton detective, roy grace. Hugh bonneville of the pbs period drama downton abbey has signed on to play the widowed detective. An ugly duckling as a child, jodie bentley had two dreams in life to be beautiful and rich. Read on for more information and for audio extracts of each book. Lorna belling, desperate to escape the marriage from hell, falls for the charms of another man who promises her the earth. A few hours later four of his best friends are dead and michael harrison has disappeared. Peter james has 107 books on goodreads with 266695 ratings.
Globally, his books have been translated into thirtyseven languages. Sep 04, 2008 dead simple ebook written by peter james. With only three days to the wedding, detective superintendent grace a man haunted by the shadow of his own missing wife is contacted by michaels beautiful, distraught fiancee, ashley harper. Peter james is developing dead simple into a feature length film. Buy dead simple by peter james online from the works.
Pan macmillan has acquired a further three titles in peter james detective superintendent roy grace series in a sevenfigure deal. Dead simple by peter james mystery books at the works. 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. On the night brian bishop murdered his wife he was sixty miles away, asleep in bed at the time. He began his writing career in 1979 and has written over 25 books including dead letter drop, twilight, host, alchemist, the perfect murder, perfect people, and detective. But, as lorna finds, life seldom follows the plans youve made. Dead at first sight is the fifteenth novel in popular author peter james roy grace series and this time around the detective is investigating the darker side of the internet.
That is the basis of peter james first book in the series of roy grace, dead simple. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. This novel was selfpublished by author james in the form of a kindle edition in the year 2012. Over 15 million copies of his books are in print and he has won many awards for his writing such as the 2016 cwa diamond dagger for sustained excellence. Peter james roy grace books in order pan macmillan. 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.
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