Looking Good Dead

In Looking Good Dead, Detective Superintendent Roy Grace solves a murder while protecting an innocent eye witness, thinking of his own missing wife. Another character, Tom Bryce, becomes a witness to the same murder and is targeted by the killers, who plan to murder his family for entertainment. This is the second book in the bestselling Roy Grace series, which can be read in any order.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 544 pages
Publication date: 02 May 2019
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Detective Superintendent Roy Grace finds himself in a daunting task as he embarks on solving a gruesome murder while simultaneously safeguarding an innocent eyewitness in the captivating novel "Looking Good Dead" by the acclaimed crime author Peter James. The scene unfolds in Brighton, where a young woman's lifeless body is discovered, brutally butchered, leaving Roy Grace deeply contemplative about his own missing wife and the unresolved mystery surrounding her untimely disappearance. Meanwhile, in another part of the city, Tom Bryce, a kind-hearted individual, comes across a disc that has been left on a train. Determined to do the right thing, he decides to return it to its rightful owner. Little does he know, this simple act of kindness would inadvertently place him at the center of a chilling murder.

As Roy Grace's team becomes aware of Tom's statement, the killers are galvanized into action. Their motive is not simply revenge, but a twisted form of entertainment. They meticulously plan the assassination of the Bryce family, treating it as a thrilling spectacle. As the stakes escalate, Roy Grace must navigate through a web of deceit and danger, using his sharp intellect and unwavering determination to unravel the truth and bring the perpetrators to justice.

While the Roy Grace novels can be enjoyed in any sequence, "Looking Good Dead" serves as a captivating second installment in the highly successful series. Fans of the Brighton detective can further delve into his investigations with "Not Dead Enough" and "Dead Man's Footsteps." Moreover, this novel has been adapted into a major ITV series, "Grace," starring the talented John Simm, allowing viewers to witness the thrilling adventures of Detective Superintendent Roy Grace in a new and exciting medium.

Weight: 384g
Dimension: 178 x 147 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781509898831