Looking Good Dead - Peter James

When Tom Bryce picks up a CD left on the train, he little knows that it could be his biggest downfall. On playing the disc on his laptop, he finds himself watching a snuff movie. Then the 'owners' of the movie trace him and threaten him with dire revenge if he goes to the police. Tom decides otherwise, and soon finds himself and his wife under real threat - if he doesn't comply with his enemies, they will film the couple's death. DS Roy Grace is in charge of the investigation, which includes at least two murders. But Bryce's enemies always seem to be one step ahead of him. Can he get to the root of the problem before the Bryces die a painful, and public, ...  Read the complete review

Please note - this was originally published by me on ciao. AUTHOR Peter James' 'LOOKING GOOD DEAD' is a follow up to 'DEAD SIMPLE', and I did not have the benefit of reading the latterly mentioned book before this so I may be coming from a slightly altered stand point to others that may read the book. The book is part of a series, the Roy Grace series. MAIN PROTAGONISTS -Roy Grace - Dectective Superintendent in charge of the murder of a beautiful female law student. -Tom Bryce - Individual unfortunate enough to be the sole witness of a brutal and sickening murder that would change the course of his own life, ...  Read the complete review

------------------------ Introduction ------------------------ I bought this book (as I do with most of my novels) in a buy one get one half price deal from WH Smith so I'm not sure what I paid but the marked price is £6.99. Peter James is by and large a crime writer and the main character, Roy Grace was also featured in his last novel "Dead Simple" but I have not read it and didn't feel I knew Roy any less for missing out on the last offering. ------------------------ Main Characters ------------------------ Tom Bryce: A family man in his mid thirties with his own company. Work is struggling which keeps him ...  Read the complete review