This book differed in that it was less of a whodunnit as in the first book, rather more of a howdunnit and it began as a relatively slow burner with more time spent on enriching the characters. One of the reasons that I say this is that while it has many of the hallmarks of the first book such as the characters and well described Sussex locations it has a different feel and does not simply follow the formula of the first.

Having just read the first Roy Grace book and thoroughly enjoyed it I dived straight into the second with some gusto and I think that this series will become a favourite of mine. I'm not sure if I should pass judgement on this one yet, but the first audible offering in the series seems to be right up there. Stephen Leather and the 'Jack Nightingale' book series is also one of my favourites. I have read Mark Dawson and the 'John Milton' book series and loved it.

You could even find yourself praying that no harm comes to some of the characters. Although being a great thriller, you could find yourself laughing out loud at certain points, much to the amusement of those around you, if you wear earphones. His investigation into the disappearance of a legal assistance takes you on a fast paced ride through Brighton's less glamorous side. If you, like me, enjoy a decent series, Peter James's character Detective-Super Roy Grace and his second outing in 'Looking Good Dead' seems to get this series off to a perfect start. However, don't let that stop you, you pick the history of the characters up quickly. Now a major ITV series, Grace, starring John Simm.įirst a little note: Unfortunately, book 1 isn't available on Audible. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective’s investigations with Not Dead Enough and Dead Man's Footsteps. But when they plan the murder of the Bryce family, it’s not just revenge – it’s entertainment.Īlthough the Roy Grace novels can be listened to in any order, Looking Good Dead is the second gripping title in the bestselling series. Learning that Tom has made a statement to Grace’s team, the killers have to act.

But this attempted act of kindness makes him the sole witness to that same vicious murder. When a young woman’s body is found butchered in Brighton, Roy Grace cannot help but think of his own missing wife and her unsolved fate.Įlsewhere in the city, when Tom Bryce finds a disc left on a train, he simply tries to do the right thing – return it to its owner. Detective Superintendent Roy Grace has to solve a disturbing murder whilst protecting an innocent eye witness in Looking Good Dead, by award winning crime author Peter James.

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