Harry and Freya, an ordinary couple, dreamed for years of finding something priceless buried amongst the tat in a car boot sale. Roy Grace and his team soon find themselves plunged into the deadly world of fine art and the Kipling's world will be changed forever but it may not be the dream they envisioned. Well written, well thought out plot. Consistent relatable characters not a bad introduction to Roy Grace and his team. Surprised by how well it all went.

Take a Look at Our Summary of November Highlights, Whether You're Looking for the Latest Releases or Gift Inspiration The nefarious villains who became embroiled in the story were implausible and their attempts to steal the painting were ridiculous in the extreme.Roy Grace is becoming a little tired, a goody two shoes character who boringly always does the right thing and doesn't show any of the human foibles that would make things more interesting. 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 . . .

Meanwhile, DSU Roy Grace, head of Major Crimes in Sussex is also tasked with reviewing cold cases and he takes a look at the Charlie Porteous murder which he reopens in “Operation Canvas“. Does Charlies death link to a potentially high value painting he had in his possession? Perhaps in this case it’s a case of “art is what you can get away with” (Andy Warhol). Bob Mortimer wins 2023 Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for Comic Fiction with The Satsuma Complex At the same time, Roy Grace and his team are working on a cold case of a murdered art dealer from 2015. Could there be a connection between their case and the appearance of this masterpiece? There is somebody out there that will stop at nothing to get their hands in this piece of art, and I mean nothing. There is murder, burglars, master forgers, a fire and so so much more. 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. Roy Grace has returned to work after the death of his son Bruno. When he gets involved in an old case involving an assault of an Art dealer.

About Peter James

Born and brought up in Brighton, Peter divides his time between his homes in Notting Hill, London and on the South Downs near Lewes in Sussex. An established film producer and script writer, he has produced numerous films, including The Merchant Of Venice, starring Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons and Joseph Fiennes. A TV adaptation of the Roy Grace series is currently in development, with Peter overseeing all aspects, including the scriptwriting. In 2009 he was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Brighton in recognition of his services to literature and the community. It’s hard to believe that this is number 18 in this series and what a good addition this one is! It’s quite a busy plot with a lot of characters to familiarise yourself but it is worth it as I really enjoy the focus on art. There really is never a dull moment in this latest Roy Grace mystery thriller. Roy Grace is reviewing cold cases. He decides to reopen the case of the murder of Charlie Porteous an art dealer. At the same time Harry and Freda buy a framed painting at a car boot sale. Roy Grace ... is fast becoming one of the more memorable coppers in modern crime fiction ... A first class police procedural.’ – The Times