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  • Picture You Dead

  • Roy Grace, Book 18
  • By: Peter James
  • Narrated by: Daniel Weyman
  • Length: 11 hrs and 45 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (990 ratings)

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Picture You Dead

By: Peter James
Narrated by: Daniel Weyman
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Summary

A long-lost masterpiece sparks deadly violence – and sets Detective Superintendent Roy Grace on the path of a caclulating killer. Discover the darkness that lurks around every corner in Picture You Dead by Peter James.

Now a major ITV drama starring John Simm as Roy Grace.


Harry and Freya, an ordinary couple, dreamed for years of finding something priceless buried amongst the tat in a car boot sale.

It was a dream they knew in their hearts would never come true – until the day it did . . .

They buy a drab portrait for twenty pounds for its beautiful frame, planning to cut the painting out. Then, studying it back at home, there seems to be another picture beneath, of a stunning landscape. Could it be a long-lost masterpiece from 1770? If genuine, it could be worth millions.

One collector is certain it is genuine. Someone who uses any method he can to get what he wants.

Detective Superintendent Roy Grace finds himself plunged into the unfamiliar and rarefied world of fine art. Outwardly it appears respectable, gentlemanly, above reproach. But beneath the veneer, he rapidly finds that greed, deception and violence walk hand-in-hand. And Harry and Freya are about to discover that their dream is turning into their worst nightmare . . .

Although the Roy Grace novels can be listened to in any order, Picture You Dead is the nineteenth title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective’s investigations with Find Them Dead and Left You Dead.

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23 million copies sold.

Creator of Her Majesty Queen Camilla’s favourite fictional detective.

'Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business' – Karin Slaughter, author of the Will Trent series

'Peter James is one of the best British crime writers and therefore one of the best in the world' – Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher series

'One of the world’s most popular detective series' –
The Guardian

©2022 Peter James (P)2022 Macmillan Publishers International Limited
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Great

Really enjoyed this book, thought the narration was excellent, some padding out of the story as usual but overall great

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great listen

the Peter James Roy grace series never fails to be a great listen. I've listened to them all and it's fantastic

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Slightly disappointing ending.

Slightly disappointing ending - a bit rushed. Enjoyed the main part of the book though. Can’t think of anything more to say.

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Excellent story

This book is great as always, never been disappointed, looking forward to the next one.

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Great narration

Great narration as usual Daniel Weyman never fails to disappoint.
Captivating story but ending slightly disappointing. Overall another brilliant Peter James.

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Another great story expertly read but…

The narrative concluded in a rush in the 100th chapter which is most unlike his books, leaves you feeling a little cheated. Such a shame as the story was one of his recent best.

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Fantastic

Loved this book…… very thought provoking ! Full of all the twists and turns we have come to expect from the Grace series

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one of his best

Peter James never fails to disappoint with these books and this was one of my favourites.

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A worthy listen

Good story, well narrated, worthy of a tv series 😃. A bit cheesy at the end

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Peter James - Please keep them coming.

Peter James - Please keep them coming. This was another great masterpiece, expertly written, perfect plot and had you on the edge of your seat until the end.

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