{"product_id":"roy-grace-series-books-1-6-peter-james-6-book-collection-fiction-paperback","title":"Roy Grace Series Books 1-6 by Peter James - 6 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDead Simple\u003cbr\u003e\nLooking Good Dead\u003cbr\u003e\nNot Dead Enough\u003cbr\u003e\nDead Man's Footsteps\u003cbr\u003e\nDead Tomorrow\u003cbr\u003e\nDead Like You\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9789124126056\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Pan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStep into the fog-wrapped streets of Brighton with this six-book collection of Peter James's Roy Grace crime thrillers. Following Detective Superintendent Roy Grace through his first six cases, the set traces a police procedural series praised for its authentic policing detail and unrelenting tension. From a stag-night prank gone wrong to a body found in a car boot decades later, each novel builds the world of Sussex CID while Grace wrestles with his missing wife's unsolved disappearance. A must-have starting point for crime fiction fans wanting the complete early arc in one purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPeter James built the Roy Grace series around meticulous research inside Sussex Police, and that authenticity runs through every case in this collection. The set opens with Dead Simple, in which a stag-night prank spirals into a missing-person case that establishes Grace's careful, instinct-led style and his talent for reading a crime scene others miss. From there, the investigations widen: Looking Good Dead pulls Grace into a disturbing internet crime ring, Not Dead Enough centers on a socialite's murder with an alibi that doesn't quite add up, and Dead Man's Footsteps tangles identity fraud with a decade-old disappearance. Dead Tomorrow confronts the grim reality of organized exploitation along the Sussex coast, while Dead Like You closes the set with long-buried assaults resurfacing to test Grace's resolve. Brighton itself becomes a character throughout, its seafront glamour and shadowy underbelly rendered in vivid, grounded detail drawn from James's real-world policing research. Running alongside the procedural plots is Grace's own unresolved story, especially the lingering mystery of his missing wife, Sandy, which threads through each investigation and gives the series real emotional weight. Readers who enjoy character-driven crime fiction with authentic investigative texture will find this collection immersive from the first page to the last, delivering six complete, satisfying mysteries that also build steadily toward Grace's longer, richer personal arc across the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete run of the first six Roy Grace novels in one paperback set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic police procedural detail drawn from real Sussex CID practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtmospheric Brighton setting that grounds every twisting investigation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollows Roy Grace's personal story arc alongside each standalone case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat value way to start a bestselling British crime series from book one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact paperback format, ideal for travel, commuting, or bedside reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDead Simple — A stag-night prank buries the groom alive and vanishes into a deadly conspiracy Grace must unravel.\u003cbr\u003e\nLooking Good Dead — A discarded laptop pulls Grace into a sinister internet crime ring with a rising body count.\u003cbr\u003e\nNot Dead Enough — A socialite's murder and her husband's rock-solid alibi force Grace to question the evidence itself.\u003cbr\u003e\nDead Man's Footsteps — A decade-old disappearance resurfaces alongside identity fraud, tangling past and present investigations.\u003cbr\u003e\nDead Tomorrow — Grace confronts the brutal world of organized crime and exploitation on the Sussex coast.\u003cbr\u003e\nDead Like You — Old assault cases resurface, drawing chilling parallels to a crime committed years earlier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPeter James is a British crime writer best known for his Detective Superintendent Roy Grace novels, a series praised for combining fast-paced plotting with genuine police procedure. Before turning to fiction full-time, James spent years producing films and gained hands-on experience shadowing Sussex Police, research that continues to inform the series' authenticity. His Roy Grace novels have been translated into numerous languages and adapted for television. James is known for grounding his thrillers in real investigative technique while never losing sight of character and emotional stakes, making Roy Grace one of British crime fiction's most enduring detectives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPerfect for crime fiction fans, this six-book paperback set makes a fantastic birthday or holiday gift, a satisfying vacation read, or a rewarding addition to any home library. Start from the very beginning of Roy Grace's story and binge six atmospheric, twist-filled mysteries back to back, complete with page-turning suspense and a detective worth following for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peter James","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57220412998006,"sku":"FBA-9124126055","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/roy-grace-series-peter-james-paperback-51559798.jpg?v=1785879825","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/roy-grace-series-books-1-6-peter-james-6-book-collection-fiction-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}