This is a real page turner that had me hooked from start to finish, i didnt want it to end. Itv orders peter james adaptation grace, john simm to. Roy graces sophomore case is just as suspenseful as his first dead simple, 2006, and just as wildly improbable. Luckily, they still work as standalones, and so it depends what kind of reader you are.
Peter james first novel was published in 1981 with dead letter drop. James is producing with james simpson with daniel eckhart bringing the detectives story to the big screen. His investigation into the disappearance of a legal assistance takes you on a fast paced ride. Buy looking good dead ds roy grace book 2 by peter james online from the works.
Looking good dead this is an excellent holiday listen or a great book to listen to whilst slogging through a lot of housework, as i did today. Peter james s looking good dead is a grisly pageturner with some creative twists. It has been published in germany and was published in the usa in march 2007. But within hours of picking up the cd that had been left behind on the train seat next to him. James has written 25 books, the most recent of which feature brightonbased detective superintendent roy grace. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The book itself is really well written and structured. Dead simple i originally picked this book up after my mum recommended another peter james book dead tomorrow and am so glad i did.
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Peter james is a brilliant author, in that he describes events in such a way that you feel part of the team. Second act productions, tall story pictures and vaudeville productions 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 ds roy grace book 2 by peter james. His life takes a horrendous turn when he looks at a cd that a fellow commuter accidentally leaves behind on a train. The book begins with a group of friends celebrating michael harrisons stag night. Jun 05, 2014 buy looking good dead roy grace new editcover by james, peter isbn. Looking good dead roy grace series book 2 and millions of other books are available for instant. The world premiere stage adaptation of peter james looking good dead tour sees fan favourite roy grace return. 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. August 1948 in brighton, east sussex ist ein britischer schauspieler. Tom bryce is a struggling british businessman who has a beautiful but troubled wife and two adorable kids. Books 110 contains the following gripping novels from the roy grace series. Peter james books list of books by author peter james.
Globally, his books have been translated into thirtyseven languages. The first season, which is based on the peter james novels dead simple and looking good dead, is penned by russell lewis. Lorna belling, desperate to escape the marriage from hell, falls for the charms of another man who promises her the earth. Buy a discounted paperback of looking good dead online from australias leading online bookstore. 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. But, as lorna finds, life seldom follows the plans youve made. 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, detective superintendent roy grace cannot help but think of his own missing wife and her unsolved fate.
But within hours of picking up the cd that had been left behind on the train seat next to him, and attempting to return it to its owner, he is the sole witness to a vicious murder. My favorite english mystery writer is peter robinson, peter james is very good and in a somewhat similar stylewhich i love. His books were going to be adapted for tv but james cancelled the option after development stretched on too long. Adapted by award winning writer shaun mckenna, looking good dead will keep you on. 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. But within hours of picking up the cd that had been left behind on the train seat next to him, and attempting to return. When a young womans body is found butchered in brighton, detective superintendent roy grace cannot help but think of his own missing wife and her unsolved fate.
The characters are well developed and interestingleaving me wanting the next installment. Synopsis 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, detective superintendent roy grace cannot help but think of his own missing wife and her unsolved fate. She has just driven into the underground car park beneath the block of flats where they live in brighton. Peter james looking good dead peter james tom bryce did what any decent person would do. Discover fantastic savings on high quality peter james books and buy online today. From start to finish, this book kept me guessing and turning the pages until the wee hours of the morning. Tony hill and roy grace in footloose by val mcdermid and peter james. Peter james first novel, dead letter drop, was published in 1981. Peter james s bestselling roy grace crime fiction series has been translated into thirtyseven languages, with sales worldwide of over eighteen million copies. If you, like me, enjoy a decent series, peter james s character detectivesuper roy grace and his second outing in looking good dead seems to get this series off to a perfect start. It starts with a train journey in which a man picks up a cd left behind by someone on a train.
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. The novel ended on a cliffhanger, leaving me wondering if james will return to this in a later book. 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. Looking good dead by peter james the second book in the roy grace british crime mystery series 2006. Roy grace is back as the thrilling work of multimillion no.
Peter james is a uk number one bestselling author, best known for writing crime. Overall, looking good dead was a fantastic murder thriller that i would recommend to anyone who enjoys a good murdermystery. 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. Buy looking good dead by peter james 20060602 by peter james isbn. If you like a tense, sometimes actionpacked, gritty mystery, then youll like this book. Author peter james novels to be made into television. It is our intent and purpose to foster and encourage indepth discussion about all things related to books, authors, genres, or publishing in a safe, supportive environment. Looking good dead 9780330434201 by james, peter and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. James has written 35 novels, including the international bestselling crime thriller series. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. 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.
Looking good dead is the second bestselling title in the roy grace series from number one author peter james. Roy grace, creation of the cwa diamond dagger award winning author peter james, faces his most mysterious case yet in need you dead. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read looking good dead. Looking good dead is another chilling pageturner in peter james bestselling mystery series. Home world of books ltd looking good dead looking good dead by james, peter condition. In fantastic condition, some slight wear but nothing to be concerned about. Peter j james born 22 august 1948 is an international british writer of crime fiction. The last words jamie ball hears from his fiancee, logan somerville, are in a terrified mobile phone call. But within hours of picking up the cd that had been left behind on the train seat next him, and attempting to return it to its owner, he is the sole witness to a vicious murder. His fifth stage adaptation, looking good dead starts on national tour in jan 2021.
James has written 35 novels, including the international best selling crime thriller series. What the critics say full of gripping twists and turns guardian more from the same. Looking good dead has 7 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Looking good dead roy grace series book 2 free pdf. 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. When detective superintendent roy grace becomes involved, he has his own demons to. Looking good dead is gripping from the first page right up until the last. Peter james ebooks epub and pdf downloads ebookmall. He was born in brighton, the son of cornelia james, the former glovemaker to queen elizabeth ii. No good deed goes unpunishedhours after picking up. The plot is really good and the twists and turns keep you turning the pages as fast as you can. Oct 22, 2015 you are dead is the eleventh thrilling crime novel in peter james roy grace series. Looking good dead seamlessly picks up where dead simple left off.
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