The latest spine-tingling murder case for Detective Superintendent Roy Grace - from the bestselling author of Dead Simple and Looking Good Dead
Not Dead Enough: Three Murders. One Suspect. No Proof
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Peter James came to many readers’ attention via his immense success as a horror novelist, but his more recent career as a writer of effortlessly ingenious and readable crime novels has – perhaps unfairly -- eclipsed his earlier work. (The author has claimed that he was, in any case, always essentially a crime writer – even in the days of his earlier acclaim).
Not Dead Enough marks another welcome appearance for the author’s quirkily characterised policeman Roy Grace (who we’ve already met in Dead Simple and Looking Good Dead). Here, Grace is investigating the bizarre slaying of a member of Brighton’s social elite, Katie Bishop. Her husband, Brian, appears to be in the clear – he was in another town at the time, sound asleep. But Grace begins to suspect the presence of a doppelgänger: is someone else -- nigh-identical to Bishop – involved? As in his previous cases, Grace’s diligent exhuming of murky secrets soon demonstrates that the Bishops’ outwardly settled lives had darker corners. And as Grace gets close to the truth, he finds – paradoxically – that it’s his own beleaguered private life which is on the line.
. With Not Dead Enough, we’re soon reminded that Peter James’ métier has long been machine-tooled plotting, and that particular skill doesn’t desert him here. James himself spends time with the police of the Brighton area (his own beat) and that research is seamlessly freighted into the narrative here.
Readers are confronted with a dizzying variety of tales of murder and deception these days, but this one has an individual strand that marks it out from the crowd. --Barry Forshaw
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81 of 86 people found the following review helpful
By Mr. R. Clark
Format:Hardcover
Not Dead Enough is the third outing for Peter James' troubled detective, Roy Grace. In a complex plot, Grace's sanity is not only threatened with three murders, one suspect and little in the way of evidence, but the fact that he is still coming to terms with a wife who walked out on him nine years previous and has never been seen until ... possibly ... now, in a remote corner of Germany: add to that, a threat on the life of police mortician Cleo Morey, Grace's new girlfriend, and you have the trappings of a very tense and sophisticated novel, which, in the hands of a master story-teller like Peter James, offers you a very compelling read, full of plot twists and turns that come so thick and fast you barely have time to draw breath before the author gives you something else to think about. In the style of Dead Simple and Looking Good Dead, the book races towards an unexpected and chilling outcome, with well defined, 3D characters, something that has always been a trademark of James as readers of his previous novels like Denial and Faith will remember. Not Dead Enough comes very highly recommended: the only crime any reader would be guilty of is not rushing out and buying a copy.
28 of 32 people found the following review helpful
By G. Webb
Format:Hardcover
I enjoyed the first two Roy Grace thrillers immensely and found them difficult pull myself away from. The third is even better. The writing style is much tighter and, consequently, the suspense a notch or two higher.
Attention to detail and the nature of obsession seem to be very close to the author. The whole series is highly recommended but don't buy just one - it won't last very long.
Attention to detail and the nature of obsession seem to be very close to the author. The whole series is highly recommended but don't buy just one - it won't last very long.
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By M. Williams
Format:Hardcover
I just finished NDE. What a book! I had to put my life on hold for 4 days to finish it! I haven't done anything for 4 evenings except read this novel. I really couldn't put it down.
As always, it had everything I look for a PJ novel: detailed research; brilliantly developed characters; pace; smooth, flowing writing; sparkling dialogue; and an interesting, engaging plot. But of course it's more than the sum of these factors that make me addicted to James' books. It's the X factor that so many lack. I noticed it for the first time when I read Dreamer all those years ago. I don't really think it would matter what type of novel the author penned, in whatever genre. It would still grip me. It's the STYLE, man...
This is crime writing at its very best. As other reviewers have pointd out, James is never one to stint on trivial but important details. For instance, I loved reading about Grace's trip to Munich. Reminded me of my own visit a few years ago, though under rather different weather conditions (i.e. freezing cold). He could have just described the visit in a short chapter, but the details and descriptions of settings and people made it really come to life. The same thing applies to all the little details he puts into his books - character traits and faults that make people human. Their ambitions and shortcomings. I esp. love the fact that he's always willing to surprise the reader and that there are no easy answers or solutions; and few coincidences. The people in a PJ story have human failings and don't always get things right. Grace is a pretty average, intelligent bloke, and all the more likeable for it. I also love the Branson and Potting characters. I hope they're going to be around in future Grace novels.... Read more ›
As always, it had everything I look for a PJ novel: detailed research; brilliantly developed characters; pace; smooth, flowing writing; sparkling dialogue; and an interesting, engaging plot. But of course it's more than the sum of these factors that make me addicted to James' books. It's the X factor that so many lack. I noticed it for the first time when I read Dreamer all those years ago. I don't really think it would matter what type of novel the author penned, in whatever genre. It would still grip me. It's the STYLE, man...
This is crime writing at its very best. As other reviewers have pointd out, James is never one to stint on trivial but important details. For instance, I loved reading about Grace's trip to Munich. Reminded me of my own visit a few years ago, though under rather different weather conditions (i.e. freezing cold). He could have just described the visit in a short chapter, but the details and descriptions of settings and people made it really come to life. The same thing applies to all the little details he puts into his books - character traits and faults that make people human. Their ambitions and shortcomings. I esp. love the fact that he's always willing to surprise the reader and that there are no easy answers or solutions; and few coincidences. The people in a PJ story have human failings and don't always get things right. Grace is a pretty average, intelligent bloke, and all the more likeable for it. I also love the Branson and Potting characters. I hope they're going to be around in future Grace novels.... Read more ›
22 of 26 people found the following review helpful
By frumiousb
Format:Paperback
Like many readers, I first knew Peter James from his horror novels. I have been reading these Roy Grace detective novels with some interest, although I have to say that I still find myself missing something in his work.
Not Dead Enough spins a tale about a man who is a seemingly obvious murder suspect, if it only were not for the fact that it required him to to be in two places at the same time. The themes of the day are obsession and revenge. It kept me reading, I will give it that much. I do have to say that had I not been on an airplane, the overly complicated plot would most likely have struck me as rather tiresome.
The quality of the writing is good, and I like Roy Grace as a character. I plan to give James the benefit of the doubt and see if I can find something in the series than I like better than Not Dead Enough.
Not bad though, as airplane reading.
Not Dead Enough spins a tale about a man who is a seemingly obvious murder suspect, if it only were not for the fact that it required him to to be in two places at the same time. The themes of the day are obsession and revenge. It kept me reading, I will give it that much. I do have to say that had I not been on an airplane, the overly complicated plot would most likely have struck me as rather tiresome.
The quality of the writing is good, and I like Roy Grace as a character. I plan to give James the benefit of the doubt and see if I can find something in the series than I like better than Not Dead Enough.
Not bad though, as airplane reading.
19 of 23 people found the following review helpful
By Ann Spencer
Format:Hardcover
I had become very tired of the same old thrillers so have been trying some new authors (at least for me). Well this one did not disappoint! Not Dead Enough is a well crafted thriller with great characters and skillful plotting. No run of the mill stuff here. Once I started this gem I could not put the bloody thing down! It was that good. Now I am going back to read the first two books by James. This just shows that it pays to try something new!
14 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By PAPlod
Format:Hardcover
Despite being a big fan of Peter James' crime series books and knowing that there's always a twist in the tail/tale I just didn't see it coming! My return commute to London for the two days it took me to read Not Dead Enough just flew by and I had to finish the book the second evening at home - I couldn't wait till the morning!
Throughly enjoyed Grace's German excursion and the conflict in his personal/work life it produced - and the issues it raised with his new "girlfriend" too.
Great to be able to visualise the locations around Brighton and the SE area and to recognise in his characters real traits, strengths and weaknesses.
His accuracy of detail regarding police procedures owes much to his strong links and extensive research.
What a pity to have to wait till next June for #4! I hope the series will run and run.
Throughly enjoyed Grace's German excursion and the conflict in his personal/work life it produced - and the issues it raised with his new "girlfriend" too.
Great to be able to visualise the locations around Brighton and the SE area and to recognise in his characters real traits, strengths and weaknesses.
His accuracy of detail regarding police procedures owes much to his strong links and extensive research.
What a pity to have to wait till next June for #4! I hope the series will run and run.
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gripping plot
This plot kept me reading, no peeks at the ending. Full of twists, detailed police procedure and personal lives of the characters. Great.
Published 5 days ago by maidonorth
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good holiday reading
I always enjoy Peter James' detective stories. They are an easy read, although a bit gory at times, and I love to take one or two of them on holiday.
Published 6 days ago by Ms. Mary Wunderly
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Dgf
Up to his usual high standard if writing. Look forward to many more. Gripping and action packed Til the end
Published 6 days ago by Dgray
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Not Dead Enough
I found this an extremely good read - I had been given paperback copies of the two previous books and just could not put this down.
Published 11 days ago by Joy
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He done it again
Another good read from the stable of Peter James. He never fails to draw you in to the story. well worth the price
Published 17 days ago by B. Duke
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Really good reads
I cant get enough of the Roy Grace series can not wait for the new one to be published. Wont too get it on paperback so I will have too wait little bit longer, Peter James is a... Read more
Published 22 days ago by Diane Sharp
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Excellent story line
Yet another excellent storyline. I am so glad I discovered, completely by accident, this author and this line of books about Grace.
Published 23 days ago by Di Spragg
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Story
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. It was obvious though from early in the story what the outcome would be but still a very good read.
Published 27 days ago by Margaret
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Enough!!
Having read the previous two books Dead Simple and Lookin Good Dead,I was not disappointed!
And would recommend this book and author!
And would recommend this book and author!
Published 27 days ago by Davey R
5.0 out of 5 stars
Complete surprie and satisfaction.
After previous experience of this author I was not disappointed with this sequel and will now puchase others by the same writer.
Published 27 days ago by malcolm calderwood
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