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Dead Man's Grip
Series: Roy Grace
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This gripping crime thriller is ideal for readers who enjoy police procedurals with complex characters, fans of British crime fiction, and those following Peter Jamesβ acclaimed Roy Grace series. It also appeals to viewers of the ITV drama Grace, starring John Simm.
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See moreThe seventh novel in the multi-million copy bestselling Detective Superintendent Roy Grace series from number one author Peter James.
The seventh novel in the multi-million copy bestselling Detective Superintendent Roy Grace series from number one author Peter James.
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The brand new Roy Grace novel from Peter James - Picture You Dead - is available to pre-order now.
It's a race against time as Detective Superintendent Roy Grace tries to stop a grieving mother from taking the law into her own hands in Dead Man's Grip, by award-winning crime writer Peter James.
A university student is killed in a tragic traffic accident while riding their bicycle. When two of the drivers involved are hunted down by a sadistic killer, Grace knows that the third driver, Carly Chase, may be next.
Carly, a solicitor, believes hiding is not an option and heads to New York to speak with the cyclist's mother. But Grace knows about the mother's underworld connections and that the family will stop at nothing to take an eye for an eye...
Although the Roy Grace novels can be read in any order, Dead Man's Grip is the seventh thrilling title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective's investigations with Not Dead Yet and Dead Man's Time.
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?
The Times praises James for his authentic portrayal of police work and detective psychology, calling Roy Grace "one of the most believable" cops in English crime fiction. The Guardian notes that Peter James' series has overshadowed the Brighton settings of classic authors like Graham Greene with his compelling detective stories.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781509898886
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 October 2019
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Pan Books
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 33.0mm
Width: 131.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 368g
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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