Synopsis

What was intended to be a harmless stag-night prank spirals into a nightmarish ordeal when groom-to-be Michael Harrison vanishes without a trace, leaving his terrified friends dead. With his wedding just three days away, Michael’s distraught fiancée, Ashley Harper, turns to Detective Superintendent Roy Grace. Grace, a man deeply haunted by the disappearance of his own wife, finds himself drawn into a complex web of deceit and betrayal. The key to Michael's whereabouts seems to lie with a man who has every reason to remain silent, and potentially a fortune to gain from Michael's misfortune. As Grace delves deeper, he uncovers a shocking conspiracy where loyalty is a facade and life is expendable. This gripping debut in the Roy Grace series thrusts readers into a relentless investigation where time is running out and every revelation only deepens the mystery surrounding Michael Harrison's fate.

Critical Reception

"As the inaugural novel in the acclaimed Roy Grace series, 'Dead Simple' established Peter James as a master of the crime thriller, captivating millions and setting the stage for a globally bestselling phenomenon."

Adaptations

Adapted as part of the 'Grace' TV series starring John Simm.

Metadata

ISBN:9780330462716
Pages:481
Age Rating:16+

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