Peter james s bestselling roy grace crime fiction series has been translated into thirtyseven languages, with sales worldwide of over eighteen million copies. 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. Dead simple by peter james hardback, 2005 for sale. The cleverness derives from the excellent plotting and writing. If youre using a pc or mac you can read this ebook online in a web. The groomtobe has always been a practical joker and his friends are determined to pay him back. Dead simple by peter james paperback, 2014 for sale online. Buy a discounted paperback of dead simple online from australias leading online bookstore. Dead simple has 6 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. 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. Detective superintendent roy graces first major case is one hell ever forget. He has written 25 novels that have been translated into over 35 languages. All his novels reflect his deep interest in the world of the police.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read dead simple. A naughty little duck like a child, jodie bentley had two dreams in life of being beautiful and richshe had reached the first one, with a little help from a plastic surgeon, and now shes working hard on the second one. With only three days to the wedding, detective superintendent grace a man haunted by the shadow of his own missi. Roy grace is the detective who has to find michael but what he doesnt know is that the prank has led to more questions from michaels friends, leaving the listener to wonder if any of michaels friends are trustworthy. Una muerte sencilla dead simple by peter james nook book.
Their marriage has reached crisis point victor decides there is only one way to get. About the author 2005 peter james is a noted crime writer in the uk and an internationally known film producer. Oct 07, 2014 dead simple, the first in the acclaimed roy grace series definitely showed why peter james is an international bestselling author. Itv have announced that john simm, who has starred in doctor who and life on mars, will play detective suprintendent roy grace in its new series grace, which will be based on peter s novels. I enjoy a good mysterythriller story and peter james does not disappoint. Read dead simple by peter james available from rakuten kobo. Dead simple by peter james overdrive rakuten overdrive. His novels have been translated into thirtysix languages. Jan 17, 2015 following the nationwide acclaimed hit stage production of peter james the perfect murder, the bestselling work of the no. Visit now to browse our huge range of products at great prices. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Dead simple by peter james paperback, 2005 for sale. Many of peters novels have been adapted for film, tv and stage. Whats the story a bridegroom is buried alive after a stag night prank goes wrong.
Booktopia has dead simple, a roy grace novel 1 by peter james. The first edition of the novel was published in december 14th 2005, and was written by peter james. Synopsis dead simple is the stunning first novel in the number one bestselling roy grace series from awardwinning author, peter james detective superintendent roy graces first major case is one hell ever forget. There is a lot of work going on behind the scenes about the possibility of a roy grace television series, but please do not expect it to happen anytime soon.
Dead simple 2006 read online free book by peter james in. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. He was the executive producer of the recent film adaptation of the merchant of venice. Dead simple by peter james what is that book about. A few hours later four of his best friends are dead and michael harrison has disappeared. Read love you dead by peter james available from rakuten kobo. Peter james ebooks epub and pdf downloads ebookmall. James has got the gift for turning mindstretching subjects into novels that are irresistibly readable as well as utterly believable robert goddard a brilliant idea, superbly crafted. The main characters of this mystery, crime story are roy grace, glenn branson.
A few hours later, four of his best friends are dead, and michael harrison has disappeared. 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. 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. But there is more to this tale than a missing person and a stag night prank. Aug 06, 2014 peter james, the master of crime fiction.
I have a couple of books in the series at home, but since i didnt get a chance to read the first book until now, i left them untouched on a shelf in the other room. Have passed this book onto three of my relatives who have never read anything by peter james, they. Everything you need to know about dead simple movie. Dead simple is the stunning first novel in the number one bestselling roy grace series from. Dead simple isbn 9780330434195 pdf epub peter james. Dead simple ebook by peter james 9780330462716 rakuten. Dead simple and roy grace television series thanks to all of you who have emailed me about the prospect of a tv series based on my roy grace books. Peter james roy grace books in order pan macmillan. The first case for detective superintendent roy grace. 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. That is the basis of peter james first book in the series of roy grace, dead simple. Dead simple roy grace, book 1 by peter james book cover, description, publication history.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 336 pages and is available in hardcover format. He writes a great story and interweaves the developing personal lives of the characters. Pdf dead simple book by peter james free download 336. 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. Dead simple and roy grace television series peter james. While out celebrating with a group of friends a few nights before the wedding, michael suddenly and unexpectedly finds himself enclosed in a coffin equipped only with a flashlight, a dirty magazine, a walkietalkie, and a tiny breathing tube. Peter explains why he created detective superintendent roy grace. 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. Click to read more about dead simple by peter james.
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. As a prank, and to pay michael back for the pranks which he played on some of them on their stag nights, they bury him in a coffin in the woods, with the intention of. But then he has a lot to gain more than anyone realizes. Peter james s previous books were traditional thrillers often based on the paranormal and medicine and his background of living in the usa and experience of film production are both very evident. Peter james is a new york timesbestselling writer of crime fiction. This prank goes wrong and detective superintendent roy grace leads the hunt to find michael who is now missing.
Hugh bonneville to star in adaptation of peter james dead. Joan is bored by victor and his snoring drives her mad. Dead simple was the first book by numberone bestselling crime and thriller writer peter james to be part of the multimillioncopy series featuring the definitive. Since id never read a book by him before, i apparently felt like that was the right time to start and naturally, i began with book number one because i just cant help myself. Dead simple by peter james and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Our partners will collect data and use cookies for ad personalization and measurement. Dead simple is the stunning first novel in the number one bestselling roy grace series from awardwinning author, peter james. Peter james dead simple pdf downloadpeter james dead simple pdf. Dead simple was the first book by numberone bestselling crime and thriller writer peter james to be part of the multimillioncopy series featuring the definitive brighton detective, roy grace. Peter james is the international bestselling author of many awardwinning novels. Listen to an extract from the audiobook of dead simple by peter james, read by tim bruce. Dead simple roy grace, book 1 by peter james fantastic fiction.
Peter james born 22 august 1948 in brighton is a british writer of crime fiction and film producer. Michael harrison is on his stag night and 4 of his mates are playing a prank on him. From start to finish, this book kept me guessing and turning the pages until the wee hours of the morning. Sep 24, 2014 dead simple is the first book in the roy grace crime mystery thriller series by the british author peter james. Peter james is a british best selling writer of fictional crime novels.
His novels, which include the bestselling roy grace series, have been. Peter james, the master of crime fiction childrens books. Peter james, the british thriller writer, is developing dead simple, the first novel in his bestselling crime series, as a feature. Dead simple by peter james was a gripping and intense story about a prank between friends gone all wrong. Victor smiley and his wife joan have been married for nearly twenty years. The book begins with a group of friends celebrating michael harrisons stag night. Swiss tv scriptwriter daniel eckhart is adapting the screenplay.
Peter james is a uk number one bestselling author, best known for writing crime and thriller novels, and the creator of the. First was the opening where michael harrison is entombed in a coffin and buried in the ground by his friends during a bachelor party. Buy dead simple by peter james online from the works. Robbo luke and josh decide to give michael a night to remember and buried him in with a breathing tube and a phone. A few hours later michael harrison has disappeared and his f. Brightonbased detective roy grace must find this living coffin while coping with the mysterious disappearance of his wife. Dead simple is the stunning first novel in the number one bestselling roy grace series from awardwinning author, peter james detective superintendent roy graces first major case is one hell ever forget. Free download or read online dead simple pdf epub book. I don t know if this driver is indeed part of this program or some oem type driver memory manager. Free download ebooks i put the question mark in there because i don t know how big asda is. The perfect murder, dead simple and not dead enough have all been turned into smashhit stage plays. Globally, his books have been translated into thirtyseven languages. His friends are killed and no one knows about the prank. Hardly had she brought one gentleman into the little pantry behind the office on the ground floor and helped him off with his overcoat, than the wheezy halldoor bell clanged again and she had to scamper along the bare hallway to let in another guest.
While out celebrating with a group of friends a few nights before the wedding, michael suddenly and unexpectedly finds himself enclosed in a coffin equipped only with a flashlight, a dirty magazine, a walkietalkie, and a tiny. Peter james s dead simple is a book to store up for a weekend when you wont be disturbed but you might want to read it with the lights on. This one, not dead yet, is in many ways one of his cleverest yet but its also mildly irritating. Praise for dead simple a terrific tale of greed, seduction and betrayal daily telegraph destined for the bestsellers independent on sunday a pageturner of a book with some terrifying twists. His detective superintendent roy grace series, set in brighton, has been translated into thirtyseven languages with worldwide sales of over eighteen million copies, and has given him eleven consecutive sunday times number ones. Its a pageturner in the best sense of the word where youll find yourself turning the pages at the same speed as the mouses legs rotate in the tom and jerry cartoon. Jun 05, 2014 this is a cracking read with twists and turns all the way through. Dead simple book by peter james 6 available editions. Download love you dead ebook in epub, mobi and pdf format. James has written 25 books, the most recent of which feature brightonbased detective superintendent roy grace. The dead james joyce lily, the caretakers daughter, was literally run off her feet. Author peter james had his thirteenth book in the roy grace series published earlier this year. The return of a brighton girl who made it big spells nothing but trouble for detective superintendent roy grace and his colleagues in the sussex police dead mans grip, 2011, etc.
His series featuring detective superintendent roy grace have sold over 14 million copies world wide. Peter has also written a short story collection, a twist of the knife, and his standalone titles include perfect people and the house on cold hill. Sep 04, 2008 dead simple ebook written by peter james. This is the first in a new series by peter james i would have to say that the link is the word dead since his second one is called looking good dead and his characters are, in many ways, a breath of fresh air. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Michael harrison, a rich and successful property developer, is on his stag night with four of his best friends. 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.
Dead simple peter james by pan macmillan audio free. Dead simple is book one in the roy grace series by peter james. Dead simple spl by peter james and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Dead simple by peter james mystery books at the works. The perfect murder by peter james how do you commit the perfect murder. An ugly duckling as a child, jodie bentley had two dreams in life to be beautiful and rich. 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.
You are dead pdf, epub active 2 years, 7 months ago. I am a huge fan of peter james though i hope not a deranged and obsessive one and ive read all the ds grace series as well as many of his other novels. But a few hours later, the groom has disappeared and his friends are dead. Victor secretly loathes joan more and more each day.