Dead Simple

Meet Detective Superintendent Roy Grace on his unforgettable first major case, in this TV tie-in edition of Dead Simple, by award winning crime author Peter James.Now a major ITV series, Grace, adapted for television by screenwriter Russell Lewis and starring John Simm.It was meant to be a harmless stag-night prank. But a few hours later, the groom has disappeared and his friends are dead.With only three days to the wedding, Roy Grace is contacted by the man’s distraught fiancée to unearth what happened on that fateful night.The one man who ought to know of the groom’s whereabouts is saying nothing. But then he has a lot more to gain than anyone realizes, for one man’s disaster is another man’s fortune . . .Although the Roy Grace novels can be read in any order, Dead Simple is the first thrilling title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective’s investigations with Looking Good Dead and Not Dead Enough. It was meant to be a harmless stag night prank. A few hours later, four of his best friends are dead and Michael Harrison has disappeared. With only three days to the wedding, Detective Superintendent Grace - a man haunted by the shadow of his own missing wife - is contacted by Michael's beautiful, distraught fiancee, Ashley Harper. Grace discovers that the one man who ought to know Michael Harrison's whereabouts is saying nothing. But then he has a lot to gain - more than anyone realizes. For one man's disaster is another man's fortune ... "James has got the gift for turning mind-stretching subjects into novels that are irresistibly readable as well as utterly believable"--Robert Goddard. "A brilliant idea, superbly crafted. A terrific page-turner"--James Herbert. "A page-turner of a book with some terrifying twists ... a very satisfying read" - George Baker, Inspector Wexford. -- from the website This is the book that started it all. It's Dead Simple. Dead Simple was the first book by number one bestselling crime and thriller writer Peter James to be part of the multi-million-copy series featuring the definitive Brighton detective, Roy Grace. So far, apart from just a couple of hitches, Plan A was working out fine.