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This book is ideal for fans of realistic crime thrillers, police procedurals, and readers who enjoy complex characters and tightly woven mysteries. It appeals to those who follow bestselling British detective series and viewers of the Grace TV adaptation.
The thirteenth Detective Superintendent Roy Grace novel from the highly acclaimed number one bestselling author, Peter James.
The thirteenth Detective Superintendent Roy Grace novel from the highly acclaimed number one bestselling author, Peter James.
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Detective Superintendent Roy Grace faces his most mysterious case yet in the gripping crime novel Need You Dead, by award-winning author Peter James.
Lorna Belling, desperate to escape the marriage from hell, falls for the charms of a man who promises her the earth. But, as Lorna soon finds, life seldom follows the plans you've made.
When the body of a woman is found, Grace is called to the scene. At first, it looks like an open-and-shut case with a clear prime suspect. That is, until Grace realises there is a darker, far more terrifying alternative...
Although the Roy Grace novels can be read in any order, Need You Dead is the thirteenth title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective's investigations with Dead If You Don't and Dead at First Sight.
Now a major ITV series, Grace, starring John Simm.
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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?
Peter James is praised for his deep understanding of police work and authentic portrayal of detectives. Reviews highlight the series as meticulously researched and gripping, with The Times calling Roy Grace "one of the most believable" detectives in English crime fiction. The Independent on Sunday notes James just keeps improving with this "first-class" series. Sunday Express and Daily Mail commend the author’s ability to blend authenticity with surprises that keep readers hooked until the last page.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781509898923
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 30 April 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Pan Books
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 41.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 350g
Pages: 528
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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