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  • Left You Dead

  • Roy Grace, Book 17
  • By: Peter James
  • Narrated by: Daniel Weyman
  • Length: 12 hrs and 58 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,886 ratings)

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Left You Dead

By: Peter James
Narrated by: Daniel Weyman
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Summary

Detective Superintendent Roy Grace, creation of the CWA Diamond Dagger award-winning author Peter James, faces his most engrossing case yet in Left You Dead.

Niall and Eden Paternoster start their Sunday the same way they always do - with a long drive, a visit to a country house and a quick stop at the local supermarket on the way home.

But this Sunday ends differently - because while Niall waits and waits in the car park for Eden to pick up supplies, Eden never returns. She’s not waiting for him at home, and none of their family or friends have heard from her.

Gone without a trace, Niall is arrested on suspicion of her murder. When DS Roy Grace is called in to investigate, it doesn’t take long to realize that nothing in this case is quite as it seems....

Left You Dead is the seventeenth thrilling crime novel in the Roy Grace series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective’s investigations with Dead Simple, Looking Good Dead and Not Dead Enough.

Now a major TV series starring John Simm.

©2021 Peter James (P)2021 Macmillan Publishers International Ltd

Critic reviews

"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." (The Times)

"Peter James is one of the best British crime writers." (Lee Child)

"One of James’ most emotionally engaging books." (The Mirror)

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Possibly the best yet!

I think this may be the best in the series featuring DI Grace. I guessed a major part of the twist early on. That didn’t spoil my enjoyment though and, as the story progressed, there was so much more than I expected. I was gripped throughout. I very much look forward to the next offering by Peter James.

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Best in series!

This has got to be the best Roy Grace book yet. Lots of fast paced action, and moves the story along loads. I can't wait for the next book.

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Brilliant !

Peter James probably our best crime writer , great as expected !
Daniel Weyman's performance perfect !

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Spellbinding!

Great performance by narrator.who delivers us with an Intriguing plot. Peter James does not disappoint in his latest Roy Grace thriller.It is an audible that you just have to keep listening to .A mixed bag of mirth, sadness and suspense as Grace is forced to confront personal tragedy alongside solving a mystery, forcing him to juggle home life with work.This Audiobook deals with the everyday lives of ordinary people, and the issues that unexpectedly present themselves.Well worth a credit for hours of enjoyable listening!

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brill

this is brilliant and I wasn't expecting the twist with his son. I would definitely recommend this book

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Love love love Roy

I’ve loved every single book, all 17
I’m missing Roy already roll on book number 18
Thank you Peter
Thank you Daniel

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Another gripping Roy Grace story

Excellent narration and another truly mesmerising story. Once started very difficult to put down. Excellent!

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Great Book

Really enjoyed this book as most of his others. But look out for many references to sayings, song lyrics and sayings! All make a good point but you begin to wonder if their is a theme going on here. As with all books it could quite easily be shortened by a vast chunk. With whole chapters nothing to do with the story, some call it rounding the story and building the characters. I call it filling out. But that is just me! Greet book. Enjoy.

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Great read

As a British Detective I am very critical of British Police crime books. I love the Roy Grace series, they are accurate and PJ has nailed the 'cop's camaraderie.

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great read. Peter James does it again

really enjoyed this book. could not put it down. cannot wait for the next one. excellent work.

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