Picture You Dead: The all new Roy Grace thriller from the number one bestseller Peter James...

One of the best British crime writers, Peter James, is back with his eighteenth title in the bestselling series, Picture You Dead. A long-lost masterpiece sparks deadly violence and sets Detective Superintendent Roy Grace on the path of a calculating killer. Harry and Freya, an ordinary couple, buy a drab portrait for twenty pounds and find a stunning landscape beneath it, potentially worth millions. However, they soon discover that greed, deception, and violence walk hand-in-hand in the world of fine art.

Format: Hardback
Length: 464 pages
Publication date: 29 September 2022
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Peter James is widely regarded as one of the finest British crime writers, and his works are highly esteemed worldwide. Lee Child, the author of the popular Jack Reacher series, has praised James' talent, stating that he is among the best in the genre.

In his novel "Picture You Dead," James introduces a thrilling story that revolves around a long-lost masterpiece that triggers a series of deadly events. Detective Superintendent Roy Grace becomes the central character in this captivating tale, as he embarks on a quest to unravel the mystery surrounding the painting and the calculating killer who is determined to possess it.

Harry and Freya, an ordinary couple, stumble upon a portrait at a car boot sale, believing it to be a valuable long-lost masterpiece from 1770. Driven by their passion for art and the potential fortune it could bring, they purchase the portrait for twenty pounds, intending to remove the painting and reveal the hidden landscape beneath. However, as they study the painting further at home, they discover a second image, which appears to be a stunning landscape. Could this be the long-lost masterpiece they have been searching for?

One collector, who is convinced that the painting is genuine, becomes obsessed with acquiring it. He employs any means necessary to achieve his goal, dragging Detective Superintendent Roy Grace into the unfamiliar and rarefied world of fine art. What Grace initially perceives as a respectable and gentlemanly realm soon reveals its darker side, where greed, deception, and violence intertwine. As the story unfolds, Harry and Freya find themselves caught in the crosshairs of the killer's relentless pursuit, and their dream of finding a priceless treasure turns into a nightmare they could never have imagined.

While the Roy Grace novels can be enjoyed in any order, "Picture You Dead" marks the eighteenth installment in the bestselling series. Fans of the Brighton detectives can further explore their investigations with "Find Them Dead" and "Left You Dead."

Peter James has established himself as a master of the crime fiction genre, with his intricate plots, compelling characters, and atmospheric storytelling earning him a devoted following. His novels have been translated into numerous languages and have been adapted into popular television series, further cementing his reputation as a literary powerhouse.

Weight: 704g
Dimension: 165 x 240 x 43 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529004366