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Looking Good Dead
NOW A MAJOR ITV DRAMA STARRING JOHN SIMM
Series: Roy Grace
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This crime thriller is ideal for readers who enjoy intense, dark police procedurals with complex characters, particularly fans of British detective fiction and TV adaptations. It suits mature audiences due to its graphic and disturbing themes.
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See moreLooking Good Dead is the second book by number one bestselling crime and thriller writer Peter James, part of the multimillion-copy series featuring the definitive Brighton detective, Roy Grace.
Looking Good Dead is the second book by number one bestselling crime and thriller writer Peter James, part of the multimillion-copy series featuring the definitive Brighton detective, Roy Grace.
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The brand new Roy Grace novel from Peter James - Picture You Dead - is available to pre-order now.
Detective Superintendent Roy Grace has to solve a disturbing murder whilst protecting an innocent eye witness, in this TV tie-in edition of Looking Good Dead, by award-winning crime author Peter James.
Now a major ITV series, Grace, adapted for television by screenwriter Russell Lewis and starring John Simm.
When a young woman's body is found butchered in Brighton, Roy Grace cannot help but think of his own missing wife and her unsolved fate.
Elsewhere in the city, when Tom Bryce finds a disc left on a train, he simply tries to do the right thing - return it to its owner. But this attempted act of kindness makes him the sole witness to that same vicious murder.
Learning that Tom has made a statement to Grace's team, the killers have to act. But when they plan the murder of the Bryce family, it's not just revenge - it's entertainment.
Although the Roy Grace novels can be read in any order, Looking Good Dead is the second gripping title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective's investigations with Not Dead Enough and Dead Man's Footsteps.
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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Looking Good Dead is praised for its sharp plotting and gripping suspense. Mark Timlin from The Independent found it impossible to put down, while Daily Express noted its suitably sordid storyline. Publishers Weekly highlights the novel's terrifying conclusion and expertly constructed tension. The News of the World describes it as a razor-sharp crime thriller centred on a sick website featuring murder videos, warning that it's gripping but not for the faint-hearted.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781529063028
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 13 March 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Pan Books
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 35.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 411g
Pages: 576
About the Author
Peter James is a UK No.1 bestselling author, best known for his Detective Superintendent Roy Grace series, now a hit ITV drama starring John Simm as the troubled Brighton copper.Much loved by crime and thriller fans for his fast-paced page-turners full of unexpected plot twists, sinister characters, and accurate portrayal of modern day policing, he has won over 40 awards for his work including the WHSmith Best Crime Author of All Time Award and Crime Writers' Association Diamond Dagger.To date, Peter has written an impressive total of 19 Sunday Times No. 1s, sold over 21 million copies worldwide and been translated into 38 languages. His books are also often adapted for the stage - the most recent being Looking Good Dead.
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