I am thrilled to be working with josh andrews again he has turned my books in to smash hits on stage and its been a joy for me to see that happen. But then he has a lot to gain more than anyone realizes. Now that shes returned to her birthplace to star as george ivs mistress in the kings lover, everyone, it seems, wants a piece of rockerturnedthespian gaia lafayette. Dead simple is an edge of your seat, race against time thriller and a cracking start to a series. Dead simple is the stunning first novel in the number one bestselling roy grace series from awardwinning author, peter james. Crime writer peter james is following up the perfect murder with his latest thriller, dead simple, on a national tour of the countrys theatres. This novel definitely screamed blockbuster to me, attributing his screenwriting and film background which added that element of being thoroughly entertained not wanting to put the book down. The uk brings us so many superb mysteries, but the author, peter james, has a special talent for this genre.
Casting has been announced for the new peter james crime thriller, dead simple, which is set for a 2015 tour following the huge success of his debut stage play, the perfect murder. Based on peter james first two novels in his roy grace series, dead simple and looking good dead this walk is a journey through roy graces brighton. Peter james looking good dead tour brings roy grace back to the stage at a theatre near you in 2021. His failure to save a young abductee from the shoe man in 1997 haunts him less, and he has come to terms with the devastating unsolved disappearance of his wife, who resented his. Karin slaughter 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.
Dead simple peter james by pan macmillan audio free. Crime writer peter james is following up the perfect murder with his latest thriller, dead simple, on a national tour of the countrys theatres the top novelist goes on the road in 2015 with the adaptation of his most famous and popular book to date and the first book that featured james now famous character of detective roy grace dead simple. A host of famous faces including gray o brien who appeared in perfect murder, tina hobley and jamie lomas are to bring the next nail. Peter james not dead enough tour dates follow following the huge sellout success of the perfect murder and dead simple, the thrilling work of multi million selling author peter james returns to mayflower theatre with the world premiere production of not dead enough. Peter james is a new york timesbestselling writer of crime fiction. The top novelist goes on the road in 2015 with the adaptation of his most famous and popular book to date and the first book. Peter has also written a short story collection, a twist of the knife, and his standalone titles include perfect people and the house on cold hill. Interestingly enough, i didnt actually start with one of his crime novels i started with the house on cold hill, an excerpt of which is included at the end of this. Dead simple following the nationwide acclaimed hit stage production of peter james the perfect murder, the bestselling work of the no. For peter james fans, ive no doubt that there will be more adaptations to come based on the reception this play received from the audience. Peter james dead simple uk tour 2015 british theatre. A terrific pageturner james herbert a pageturner of a. Peter jamess dead simple adapted for uk tour news the.
But a few hours later, the groom has disappeared and his friends are dead. Peter james is a uk number one bestselling author, best known for writing crime and thriller novels, and the creator of the muchloved detective superintendent roy grace. The groomtobe has always been a practical joker and his friends are determined to pay him back. His friends are killed and no one knows about the prank. Peter james, the master of crime fiction childrens. James has written 25 books, the most recent of which feature brightonbased detective superintendent roy grace. Following the nationwide critically acclaimed hit stage production of peter james the perfect murder earlier this year, the bestselling work of the no. Spring 2015 production following the nationwide acclaimed hit stage production of peter james the perfect murder, the bestselling work of the no. Buy your official theatre tickets from atg tickets.
Following the nationwide critically acclaimed hit stage production of peter james the perfect murder in 2014, the bestselling work of the no. When he was 8 years old, james said he encountered the ghosts of three young victims. Peter james dead simple uk tour june 29 july 4 birmingham new alexandra theatre tickets from the atg ticket website. Read love you dead by peter james available from rakuten kobo. July 6 11 canterbury marlowe theatre tickets are available online from the dead simple tour website. Peter explains why he created detective superintendent roy grace. Dead simple by peter james was a gripping and intense story about a prank between friends gone all wrong. Peter james dead simple tour dates follow following the critically acclaimed hit premiere stage production of peter james the perfect murder earlier this year, the bestselling work of the no 1 novelist returns to the stage in 2015 with the adaptation of his most famous and popular book to date and the first book that featured james now. Peter jamess crime novels have become international bestsellers, published in 36 languages and selling over 18 million copies worldwide. Not dead enough uk tour douglas mayo 6th september 2017 16th june 2016 news, touring following the sellout successes of the perfect murder and dead simple on stage and his 11th consecutive sunday times no 1 bestselling book, peter james returns to theatres in january 2017 with the world premiere of not dead enough. The running time will be added as soon as it is confirmed. Dead simple is book one in the roy grace series by peter james.
A host of famous faces including gray o brien who appeared in perfect murder, tina hobley and jamie. Ian talbot is to direct a stage adaptation of crime writer peter jamess dead simple next year as part of a uk tour. Buy dead simple tickets directly from the official theatre box office for the best choice of seats. The world premiere stage adaptation of peter james looking good dead tour sees fan favourite roy grace return. Peter james ebooks epub and pdf downloads ebookmall. No good deed goes unpunishedhours after picking up a usb memory stick, left behind on a train seat, to try to return it to its. Four mates robbo, luke, michael and josh, went out for the evening to celebrate michael last night as a single man before his wedding to ashley. Dead simple detective superintendent roy grace by peter james and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Detective superintendent roy graces first major case is one hell ever forget. Peter james you are dead if youve been following my blog for a while, youve probably already noticed that ive been getting heavily into peter james of late. Robbo luke and josh decide to give michael a night to remember and buried him in with a breathing tube and a phone. A shocking reveal threatens to unravel detective superintendent roy graces happy new life.
I nearly bought this for my mum for christmas today but changed my mind. July 18 worthing, connaught theatre tickets are available online from the dead simple tour website. The return of a brighton girl who made it big spells nothing but trouble for detective superintendent roy grace and his colleagues in the sussex police dead mans grip, 2011, etc. Well visit the actual locations used in the novels, scenes of gruesome murders and discoveries, haunts of the criminals and many more intriguing places. The stunning first novel in a gripping new mystery series, dead simple marks the triumphant return of one of britains most ingenious crime writers. If only the sandy issue is resolved, it has become too much and is no longer a draw for his readers. Dead simple peter james by pan macmillan audio published on 20160310t12. Peter james is one of the uks most popular crime and thriller novelists. Peter jamess novels are outstanding, and i suggest that they be read by all of those people who are the ultimate fans of crime fiction, as his books are not dead yet, and wont be for a very long.
The series is now translated into 34 languages and his latest novel, dead like you, went straight into the sunday times bestseller lists at no 1 in both hardback. His novels, which include the bestselling roy grace series, have been translated into 36 languages, with worldwide sales of 17 million copies. Dead simple, the first in the acclaimed roy grace series definitely showed why peter james is an international bestselling author. Peter james, who spoke to ghosts at a young age, died july 31 of heart attack. In the sixth installment in james series featuring detective superintendent roy grace dead tomorrow, 2009, etc. Who are the actors hugh bonneville downton abbey, paddington 2. Based on peter james first two novels in his roy grace series, dead simple and looking good dead, this walk is a journey through roy graces brighton. For one mans disaster is another mans fortunedead simple the stunning first novel in a gripping new mystery series, dead simple marks the triumphant return of one of britains most ingenious crime writers. Roy grace is a new, and very different detective, based in brighton, in england a city that is. Malvern theatres monday 20th to saturday 25th february tickets are available by calling the box office on 01684 892277 or from the malvern theatres website. Peter james born 22 august 1948 in brighton is a british writer of crime fiction and film producer. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. All his novels reflect his deep interest in the world of the police. But, as lorna finds, life seldom follows the plans youve made.
Everything you need to know about dead simple movie. James has got the gift for turning mindstretching subjects into novels that are irresistibly readable as well as utterly believable robert goddard a brilliant idea, superbly crafted. Lorna belling, desperate to escape the marriage from hell, falls for the charms of another man who promises her the earth. Globally, his books have been translated into thirtyseven languages. For those of you that are fans of this series featuring roy grace youll be pleased to hear that if anything, this eleventh outing is even better than the previous ten with the writing engaging from the start, the quality of the research impeccable and. First was the opening where michael harrison is entombed in a coffin and buried in the ground by his friends during a bachelor party. His roy grace detective novels have sold more than one and a half million in the uk alone and six million worldwide in total. Roy grace, creation of the cwa diamond dagger awardwinning author peter james, faces his most mysterious case yet in need you dead. The perfect murder, dead simple and not dead enough have all been turned into smashhit stage plays. Dead simple by peter james what is that book about.