Picture You Dead by Peter James is his latest novel in the award-winning detective series, which is
now a major ITV programme starring John Simm as Roy Grace.
Harry and Freya have been regular visitors to car boot sales for many years. As many ordinary couples
do, they dream of finding a priceless artefact amongst the hundreds of items displayed. Despite their hopes, they never honestly thought that the dream would come true.
Until it seemingly did!!
A drab portrait, that they buy for its fine-looking frame, when studied at home, appears to have another
painting beneath. Carefully, they strip the top layer away to find an impressive landscape beneath. They
wonder if it could be a hidden masterpiece. If so it could be worth a fortune -millions!
One collector, however, is certain it is genuine and he will stop at nothing to get it in his grasp!
Detective Superintendent Roy Grace thus finds himself immersed in the unfamiliar and rarefied
atmosphere of the international enterprise of fine art.
At first, it seems reputable, a gentlemanly profession above reproach. In the depths beneath, however, he
soon finds that avarice, deceit, and even violence, corrupt its society.
Soon, Harry and Freya Kipling discover that their dream of notoriety and immense fortune is fast
becoming their worst nightmare. . .
Peter James never ever disappoints and this latest novel is no exception. Fast-paced, the narrative
unfolds, then twists and turns until it comes to the final juncture, which will surprise and delight the eager
reader. And, perhaps, warn against another trip to the car boot sales!!!!
ISBN: 9781529004373
Picture You Dead is available in paperback and e-book.
About Peter James
Peter James is a UK No.1 bestselling author, best known for his Detective Superintendent Roy Grace
series, now a hit ITV drama starring John Simm as the troubled Brighton copper. The first two novels in
the Roy Grace series, Dead Simple and Looking Good Dead, were adapted for television by
Endeavour’s Russell Lewis and the first episode aired in March 2021.
Much loved by crime and thriller fans for his fast-paced page-turners full of unexpected plot twists,
sinister characters, and accurate portrayal of modern-day policing, he has won over 40 awards for his
work including the WHSmith Best Crime Author of All Time Award and Crime Writers’ Association
Diamond Dagger.
To date, Peter has written an impressive total of 19 Sunday Times No.1s, sold over 21 million copies
worldwide and been translated into 38 languages. His books are also often adapted for the stage – the
most recent being Looking Good Dead.
Superintendent Roy Grace books have been translated into thirty-seven languages with worldwide sales
of over twenty-one million copies.
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