Roy Grace Series 10 Books Collection Set by Peter James - Fiction - Paperback
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Titles in This Set:
Dead Simple
Looking Good Dead
Not Dead Enough
Dead Man's Footsteps
Dead Tomorrow
Dead Like You
Dead Man's Grip
Not Dead Yet
Dead Man's Time
Want You Dead
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
Overview:
This collection brings together the first ten novels in Peter James's Roy Grace series, introducing readers to the Brighton-based detective from the very beginning of his career. The set follows Detective Superintendent Roy Grace as he tackles a decade of complex, often chilling cases that range from staged disappearances and organ trafficking to high-stakes robberies and cold cases resurfacing years later. Each story stands alone yet builds a continuous portrait of Grace's professional challenges and personal life, including the long shadow cast by his missing wife. Buying the full set gives crime readers immediate access to the complete early arc of one of Britain's most popular police procedurals without gaps in the sequence.
What Makes This Collection Special:
Owning books one through ten together lets readers experience the full evolution of Roy Grace across ten interconnected investigations. The novels share recurring Brighton locations, a consistent investigative team, and Grace's growing personal stakes, creating a satisfying long-form journey that rewards committed readers. The Brighton setting adds authentic local colour while the plots draw on real police procedures, giving the stories a grounded intensity. Collectors value the uniform paperbacks for display, while new fans appreciate the convenience of starting the series in one purchase and avoiding the wait between individual titles.
Books Included in This Collection:
Dead Simple
Roy Grace's debut case begins with what should have been a harmless stag-night prank that spirals into something far darker, forcing the detective to confront the limits of trust among friends and the speed at which a night of celebration can turn fatal.
Looking Good Dead
A young woman's butchered body found in Brighton triggers memories of Grace's own missing wife, pulling the detective into a case where personal grief collides with professional duty and raises questions that have haunted him for years.
Not Dead Enough
When a socialite is murdered and evidence points squarely at her husband despite a solid alibi, Grace must unravel a web of deception that challenges his instincts about guilt and the reliability of seemingly perfect alibis.
Dead Man's Footsteps
Set against the chaos of 9/11, a failed Brighton businessman spots an unexpected opportunity for escape, drawing Grace into an international investigation where past mistakes and present dangers intersect on two continents.
Dead Tomorrow
The discovery of a teenager's body missing vital organs off the Sussex coast launches Grace into the shadowy world of illegal organ trafficking, where desperate families and ruthless criminals collide.
Dead Like You
After a brutal rape at a Brighton hotel following a New Year's ball, Grace pursues a predator whose methods echo an earlier unsolved case, testing the detective's ability to link crimes separated by years.
Dead Man's Grip
A grieving mother threatens to take justice into her own hands after her son's death, forcing Grace to race against both the law and personal vengeance in a case driven by raw emotion.
Not Dead Yet
The return of a local woman who has become a Hollywood star brings old rivalries and new dangers to Brighton, placing Grace at the centre of a high-profile case that threatens both careers and lives.
Dead Man's Time
A violent robbery at a secluded mansion leaves an elderly woman fighting for her life and revives painful memories for Grace, blending a present-day hunt for stolen antiques with echoes of his own past.
Want You Dead
With his wife finally declared dead after a decade missing, Grace prepares to remarry, yet new threats emerge that test whether his personal happiness can survive the demands of his job.
Who This Set Is Perfect For:
The collection suits dedicated crime readers who enjoy long-running British police procedurals with strong character development across multiple volumes. Fans of Brighton-set mysteries, procedural detail, and stories that balance professional cases with personal arcs will find the ten-book span particularly rewarding. It also serves as an ideal gift for anyone new to the series or looking to complete their existing Roy Grace library in matching editions. Parents and partners often purchase the set for readers who like immersive, binge-friendly fiction that can occupy several weeks of evenings.
Key Benefits:
- Read the complete first decade of the Roy