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Dead If You Don't: A 'This Could Happen to You' Crime Thriller (Roy Grace Book 14) Kindle Edition

by Peter James (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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In his deadliest case yet, Detective Superintendent Roy Grace faces a complex kidnapping in Dead If You Don't, by award winning crime writer Peter James. Now a major ITV series, Grace, starring John Simm.

Kipp Brown, successful businessman and compulsive gambler, is on his worst run of luck yet. Taking his teenage son, Mungo, to a football match should have given him a welcome respite – if only for a few hours. But it’s at the stadium where his nightmare begins.

Within minutes of arriving at the game, Mungo suddenly disappears and Kipp receives a terrifying message: someone has his child. And, to get him back alive, Kipp will have to pay.

Roy Grace is brought in to investigate what seems to be a straightforward case of kidnapping. But, very soon, Grace finds himself entering a dark, criminal underbelly of the city, where the rules are different and nothing is what it seems . . .

'Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business' – Karin Slaughter, author of The Silent Wife

Although the Roy Grace novels can be read in any order, Dead If You Don't is the fourteenth title in the bestselling series. Discover more of the Brighton detective’s investigations with Dead at First Sight and Find Them Dead.

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Peter James, Thriller, Bestseller, Crime, Fiction, Mystery, Detective

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Peter James, Thriller, Bestseller, Crime, Fiction, Mystery, Detective

Peter James, Thriller, Bestseller, Crime, Fiction, Mystery, Detective

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“Peter James has penetrated the inner workings of police procedures, and the inner thoughts and attitudes of real detectives, as no English crime writer before him. His hero, Roy Grace, may not be the most lively cop, nor the most damaged by drink, weight or misery, but he's one of the most believable” ―The Times

“Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business” ―Karin Slaughter

“James just gets better and better and deserves the success he has achieved with this first-class series” ―Independent on Sunday

“Meticulous research gives his prose great authenticity . . . James manages to add enough surprises and drama that by the end you’re rooting for the police and really don’t know if they will finally get their men” ―Sunday Express

“No one can deny James’s success as a crime novelist . . . The Grace stories almost always go to the top of the bestseller lists, not least because they are supremely well-told. James writes meticulously researched police procedurals, so informed that you can smell the canteen coffee . . . enthralling” ―Daily Mail

“In my thirty four years of policing, never have I come across a writer who so accurately depicts “The Job“” ―Detective Investigator Pat Lanigan, Office of the District Attorney, NYPD

About the Author

Peter James is a UK number one bestselling author, best known for writing crime and thriller novels, and the creator of the much-loved Detective Superintendent Roy Grace. Globally, his books have been translated into thirty-seven languages.

Synonymous with plot-twisting page-turners, Peter has garnered an army of loyal fans throughout his storytelling career – which also included stints writing for TV and producing films. He has won over forty awards for his work, including the WHSmith Best Crime Author of All Time Award, Crime Writers' Association Diamond Dagger and a BAFTA nomination for The Merchant of Venice starring Al Pacino and Jeremy Irons for which he was an Executive Producer. Many of Peter’s novels have been adapted for film, TV and stage.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B077MBVSDF
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Macmillan; Main Market edition (May 17, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 17, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4986 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 510 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1509816356
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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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Mieczyslaw E. Chlebek
5.0 out of 5 stars The Dead Series is Fantastic
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2018
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Peter James always hooks you in and keeps you reading. I enjoy seeing the characters evolve. Having finished the 14th in the series, I eagerly await Book 15! So many twists and turns and characters who appear again as time goes on. Start with the first book - you'll be hooked!
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Dianne
4.0 out of 5 stars Action Packed Thriller
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2018
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I have read all of the Roy Grace series over the years and totally enjoy the characters - Cleo, Potting, Branson all appear once again, with Roy at the helm. I must admit that I seemed to get more into the earlier books when Sandy was missing and Roy was searching for her. There seem to be less personal threads in the later books and more action. If you want action, you're in for a treat this time out. There's a bomb, actually more than one, kidnapping, actually more than one, murder, yes, more than one, drug dealing, and the Albanian mob. Because of the diverse crimes facing the unit, many additional parts of the forces are called upon which can lead to an overabundance of characters. That said, James seems to make it all work and make the characters viable enough to keep straight in the readers' mind. The missing star is for the lack of team interplay I liked in the past and that connection to the characters I felt. I do wonder, however, if Bruno, Roy's son, is going to prove to be more prominent in future books. I think Roy just might his hands full on that personal front. Food for thought, Mr. James.
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Paul C
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book and goal met.
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2018
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Great read. This series of books has been the easiest set i have read in a very long time. Each was a pleasure to read. 14 down and 0 to go.. Grace series done and dusted. Waiting for No15??
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Howard Anger
5.0 out of 5 stars Another good Roy Grace book!
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2018
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Roy Grace is a believable character, a man to be admired does the right thing no matter the out come. I look forward to the next book.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as the others
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2018
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I must say if you were looking for an action blockbuster this would be it. However, I preferred Peter's other novels with the family issues woven in as well as a cracking good yarn.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good Book
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2022
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I really enjoy the Roy Grace books. Cleo was not in this one much and he seems to have gotten over saying how perfect she is and how she's the most beautiful woman in the world and how he adores her.
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Finn1
5.0 out of 5 stars The English James patterson
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2019
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James is the English James Patterson. If you like cliff hangers give him a try.
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Toby
5.0 out of 5 stars FANTASTIC!!!
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2018
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I have been a fan of Peter James for years. This book, like all of his previous ones, was absolutely riveting. Can't wait for the next one!
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Marie Simon
5.0 out of 5 stars Dead If You Don't
Reviewed in Canada on August 7, 2023
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Très bon livre
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manfort
5.0 out of 5 stars Ein weiterer und guter Krimi aus der Roy Grace Reihe
Reviewed in Germany on February 8, 2020
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Dieses nunmehr 14. Buch aus der Roy Grace Reihe hat mir sehr gut gefallen. Das Umfeld der albanischen Clan-Kriminalität, die es im richtigen Leben wohl auch so gibt, wird hier sehr plausibel beschrieben und zeigt, wie schwer die Behörden damit zu kämpfen haben müssen.

Wie Peter James es schafft, nach 14 Büchern dieser Reihe, jedes Mal einen wirklich spannenden Krimi zu schreiben, ist bemerkenswert.

Ein toller Krimi, den man nicht so schnell aus der Hand gibt, bevor man ihn ausgelesen hat. Sehr gut!
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Anu Nair
5.0 out of 5 stars Must have for every Roy Grace fan
Reviewed in India on June 29, 2019
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In love would Roy Grace. Peter James always leaves me elated with his story line
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Suri
5.0 out of 5 stars Just great
Reviewed in Italy on February 13, 2019
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Brilliant book couldn’t put it down . Peter James never disappoints his readers , can’t wait for the next One .
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Alexandre Boudry
5.0 out of 5 stars Lecture
Reviewed in France on November 9, 2018
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Belle lecture, Peter James toujours à un beau niveau de suspense et de coups de théâtre.
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