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The Perfect Murder (Quick Reads) [Kindle Edition]

Peter James
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (134 customer reviews)

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Victor Smiley and his wife Joan have been married for nearly twenty years, but each barely recognises the person they wake up with every morning. Victor is so fed up with his job at the local egg-box factory –as well as distracted by his visits to his favourite prostitute, Kamila– that he hardly notices his wife’s constant ridicule. Joan has resigned herself to the fact that Victor will never see beyond her double-chin to a new hair cut or outfit. She even puts up with his constant snoring which keeps her up night after night. Just. For unbeknownst to Victor, Joan is taking her sweet revenge: spending large amounts of money on his credit card, kitting herself out in a sexy new wardrobe, to impress her secret lover, Don. But then, as the bills mount, Victor loses his job. Soon he realises that the only way he can achieve his dream of setting up home with Kamila is to get Joan out of the picture. But Victor is about to get a nasty surprise. For he’s not the only one with murder on his mind . . .

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Victor Smiley and his wife Joan have been married for nearly twenty years, but each barely recognises the person they wake up with every morning. Victor is so fed up with his job at the local egg-box factory –as well as distracted by his visits to his favourite prostitute, Kamila– that he hardly notices his wife’s constant ridicule. Joan has resigned herself to the fact that Victor will never see beyond her double-chin to a new hair cut or outfit. She even puts up with his constant snoring which keeps her up night after night. Just. For unbeknownst to Victor, Joan is taking her sweet revenge: spending large amounts of money on his credit card, kitting herself out in a sexy new wardrobe, to impress her secret lover, Don. But then, as the bills mount, Victor loses his job. Soon he realises that the only way he can achieve his dream of setting up home with Kamila is to get Joan out of the picture. But Victor is about to get a nasty surprise. For he’s not the only one with murder on his mind . . .

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 224 KB
  • Print Length: 148 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0330507850
  • Publisher: Pan Books (4 Mar 2010)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B003P9XI7A
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Not Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (134 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,036 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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138 of 141 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The Perfect Read 24 Feb 2010
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The creator of the Roy Grace series, Peter James, has taken time out to deliver a chilling stand-alone novel to his readers. The Perfect Murder centres on the lives of Victor and Joan Smiley, a couple whose twenty-year marriage has finally grown stale. Victor hates Joan: and for her, the feeling is mutual. Secretly, they are plotting to dispose of each other. In one brutal split second, fantasy becomes reality for one of them, and it certainly wasn't the way they had planned it. Dealing with the consequences is far more devastating than they realised - and it's not simply about what the police will do. For the survivor of the marriage, the author skillfully takes us on a rollercoaster ride of terrifying emotions: fear: guilt: sorrow: anxiety and, eventually anger. But when you finally think you've seen it all, he throws in a nasty little twist for the novel's finale, proving once again that Peter James is one of the finest and most dedicated crime writer's the UK has ever produced. Ten out of ten for an excellent plot. Long live the king of crime.
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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Peter James does it again! 12 Feb 2010
Format:Paperback
I have just read Peter James's The Perfect Murder and couldn't put it down until I had finished it....I love the mix of comedy and drama and the fact that once again it is set in my home town of Brighon. Hope I don't have to wait too long for Peter's next book!
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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Well written, easy read. 14 Feb 2010
Format:Paperback
A very easy, fast paced novel, personally I think its one of Peter James best novels, unlike most short stories the ending wasn't rushed, instead the ending had been put into an earlier part of the plot. Definatly worth reading.
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5.0 out of 5 stars New fan
I love Peter James's books but always read longer stories. Now I shall try some more quick reads. This one was a very clever all in one go read.
Published 2 hours ago by Posie
5.0 out of 5 stars Peter James, a great book
A great short story which has some humour in it too. A very clever book which i read once in paperback and once on kindle
Published 11 days ago by pat
5.0 out of 5 stars Short but sweet.
An excellent stand alone novella from Peter James, author of the Roy Grace series of novels. Short but sweet, The Perfect Murder is a perfect mix of crime and comedy. Read more
Published 15 days ago by Caroline Gleeson
2.0 out of 5 stars The Perfect Murder
Was very disappointed with this book. Always loved Peter James books but this was uninteresting, disjointed and made no sense. would not recommend it
Published 24 days ago by margaret angell
4.0 out of 5 stars good little read
nice little short read from one of my favourite authors,a bit predictable near the end,reminded me of roald dahls tales of the unexpected,when there is always a twist at the... Read more
Published 27 days ago by Ms. R. Thorpe
5.0 out of 5 stars Great short story!!
Brief as expected but in this time Peter James manages to draw you in and create an exceptionally interesting and adept story.
Published 28 days ago by Amy Callaghan
5.0 out of 5 stars Smiley vs Smiley
Very pleased with this book. The latest book I've purchased through the Quick Read Series. Good characters, reasonable plot and a graphic account. A fine read.
Published 28 days ago by JWV, 1979
5.0 out of 5 stars Great little book
I love the peter James books and this was a great little read, it didn't take me long just a day, but as usual with Peter James I couldn't put it down. Read more
Published 1 month ago by The Squirrels
5.0 out of 5 stars Review For The Perfect Murder
I think Peter James could write a weather forecast script and it would be a good read. This book brings my Peter James collection up to date.
Published 1 month ago by Roger Worrallo
5.0 out of 5 stars Marvellous but
Love love love Peter James, but if you've ever read Christies 13 problems, the blue geranium you may work it out. Well most of it. Still a fab read. More please Peter.
Published 1 month ago by jane white
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