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  • Roy Grace, Book 7
  • By: Peter James
  • Narrated by: Jamie Glover
  • Length: 12 hrs and 27 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,477 ratings)
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Dead Man's Grip

By: Peter James
Narrated by: Jamie Glover
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Summary

It's a race against time as Detective Superintendent Roy Grace tries to stop a grieving mother from taking the law into her own hands in Dead Man's Grip, by award winning crime writer Peter James.

A university student is killed in a tragic traffic accident while riding their bicycle. When two of the drivers involved are hunted down by a sadistic killer, Grace knows that the third driver, Carly Chase, may be next.

Carly, a solicitor, believes hiding is not an option and heads to New York to speak with the cyclist’s mother. But Grace knows about the mother’s underworld connections and that the family will stop at nothing to take an eye for an eye . . .

Although the Roy Grace novels can be listened to in any order, Dead Man's Grip is the seventh thrilling title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective’s investigations with Not Dead Yet and Dead Man's Time.

Now a major ITV series, Grace, starring John Simm.

©2011 Peter James (P)2011 Macmillan Digital Audio

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Brilliant crime

Absolutely brilliant! Was disappointed with the last Roy Grace but Peter James is back on form with this one. As I have visual problems and can't read at the moment I often struggle to find audiobooks that are as gripping as the written version. However James' descriptions and characterisations are so well done that you get completely carried away with the story. Highly recommended .

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    5 out of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book

I do not know why but I could not put this book down. It was an unusual contrast of locations, the very British south coast and the American Hamptons. It also had enough personal detail to involve me in the characters, which I like. They were also very strong characters. It also had a happy ending after a few rather gory passages.
The story teller was perfect for the job, each person was immediately recognisable, even the handheld game.
I have not enjoyed a book this much for sometime.

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    5 out of 5 stars

Excellent and engrossing story

I've enjoyed a number of Peter James' Roy Grace novels, but think this is the best yet. I was gripped by the engrossing story as several, seemingly, disparate characters and story-lines all come together by the end of the book. The last few chapters are so exciting I was practically holding my breath as I listened eager to find out how things turned out. Highly recommended.

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    5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

A thrilling book thoroughly recommended to anyone who enjoys a good book difficult to stop listening

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    5 out of 5 stars

Peter James comes up trumps again

Brilliant book, just didn't want to put it down, a different slant to a road accident that grips you from start to finish.

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    4 out of 5 stars

Fascinating plot

This novel was a masterful and unusual plot line.I was prepared to suspend my belief because I was enjoying the journey!
It was well written, and I cared about the characters as a result of the writing.

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    5 out of 5 stars

Another Great Peter James Book

Part of the Roy Grace series, very enjoyable, grabs you right and the start and carries on until the end.
Great author and great narration - 5 stars.

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Grace Gets a Grip Again

It's official, this book marks a genuine return to form for the Roy Grace series. "Grip" is very apt because everything here is tighter and more well-paced than the previous two books. The slightly shorter form works well meaning that the plot never lags and there's no sign of padding. The narration from Jamie Glover is a definite step up and gives this book a fresher feel.

The story itself is a belter! A very nasty but seemingly otherwise unremarkable accident has massive unforeseen consequences for those involved. James brings multiple plot strands together and once again uses his excellent local knowledge and research of Brighton and its surroundings to give his story a realistic landscape.

The characters in these books have genuine depth and their back stories inch further forward with each of the books. This one sees Grace looking forwards to fatherhood and some intriguing hints of what's to come in the form of his missing ex-wife Sandy.

However, as much as I like the regular characters I have to say the real star of this show was Tooth. Tooth "doesn't do" spoilers so I'll say no more but as bad guys go, he's a good one!

This is a series I definitely recommend to anyone who enjoys hard-edged police procedural thrillers especially now it feels like it's right back on track with this one after a bit of a dip in form previously.

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    4 out of 5 stars

Gripping thriller

This was a fast moving and exciting hunt with macabre detail of the working of an inhuman killer, set against the familair backdrop of Brighton and its streets, The narration greatly added to the listening with appopriate voices making it more like a play than a novel. It chopped quicky from character and situation with frequent cliffhangers,
My only reservation is the large number of 'chapters' over 100 ,caused some irritation and I found a number of questions unresolved, but that is perhaps deliberate and the opportunity for the author to continue the theme and the characters.
Avery good listen.

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    5 out of 5 stars

Thoroughly enjoyed it

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book.Peter James has a way of keeping your absolute attention.The main character Roy Grace features in many Peter James novels and his personal life is a main vein through out. The narrators voice is easy on the ear and i would definately recommend this book.

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