Dead Simple: A Roy Grace Novel 1

Peter James

May 2005 · Roy Grace Book 1 · Pan

About this ebook

The first book in the multi-million-copy Roy Grace series by #1 bestselling writer Peter James, winner of the 2016 Crime Writers' Association Diamond Dagger prize.

"Ingenious plotting, high suspense and tight writing" Daily Mail

It was meant to be a harmless stag night prank. A few hours later four of his best friends are dead and Michael Harrison has disappeared. With only three days to the wedding, Detective Superintendent Grace - a man haunted by the shadow of his own missing wife - is contacted by Michael's beautiful, distraught fiancée, Ashley Harper. Grace discovers that the one man who ought to know Michael Harrison's whereabouts is saying nothing. But then he has a lot to gain - more than anyone realizes. For one man's disaster is another man's fortune...

Dead simple...

PRAISE FOR DEAD SIMPLE

"A terrific tale of greed, seduction and betrayal" Daily Telegraph

"Destined for the bestsellers" Independent on Sunday

"A page-turner of a book with some terrifying twists . . . a very satisfying read" George Baker, Inspector Wexford

"A brilliant idea, superbly crafted. A terrific page-turner" James Herbert

Ratings and reviews

wow what a great read was looking for a new author of crime and i have found it in Mr James. what a riverting read with action and intrigue through out..cant wait to read and find out more about Roy Grace...move over Harry Bosh

This book was so enjoyable. . Definitely recommend! Right up my street

This book got me hooked from the very beginning. Such a great plot. I will be reading more from this author.

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.