Wish You Were Dead: Quick Reads by Peter James

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A Quick Read short story. In Wish You Were Dead the much-loved police detective Roy Grace is with his family on holiday – a holiday from hell.

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Wish You Were Dead: Quick Reads by Peter James

A Quick Read short story. In Wish You Were Dead the much-loved police detective Roy Grace is with his family on holiday a holiday from hell.
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 himHis hero, Roy Grace, may not be the most lively cop, nor the most damaged by drink, weight or misery, but he’s one of the most believable * The Times *
Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business -- Karin Slaughter
James just gets better and better and deserves the success he has achieved with this first-class series * Independent on Sunday *

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.

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. In 2024, it was announced that he is the creator of Her Majesty Queen Camilla's favourite fictional detective.

To date, Peter has written an impressive total of 20 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, with his six stage shows grossing over £15 million at the box office – the most recent being Wish You Were Dead.

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ISBN 13 9781529041002
ISBN 10 1529041007
Title Wish You Were Dead: Quick Reads
Author Peter James
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Pan Macmillan
Year published 2021-05-27
Number of pages 144
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.