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Wish You Were Dead: Quick Reads

By: Peter James
Narrated by: Daniel Weyman
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About this listen

Wish You Were Dead is a Quick Read short story from best-selling author Peter James.

Roy Grace and his family have left Sussex behind for a week’s holiday in France. The website promised a grand house, but when they arrive the place is very different from the pictures. And it soon becomes clear that their holiday nightmare is only just beginning.

An old enemy of Roy, a lowlife criminal he had put behind bars, is now out of jail - and out for revenge. He knows where Roy and his family have gone on holiday. Of course he does. He’s been hacking their emails - and they are in the perfect spot for him to pay Roy back.

©2021 Macmillan Publishers International Limited (P)2021 Macmillan Digital Audio Crime Thrillers Mystery Police Procedural Psychological Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction

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Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business (Karin Slaughter)
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This is a most enjoyable short story. I am slowly working my way through the Roy Grace books and when I saw this short I thought I'd try it next. Set abroad, Grace and his family and friends are taking a break from his crime fighting job but find themselves mixed up in a most alarming mystery. Good charcters well voiced by the narrator. Definitely recommend for all Peter James fans and many others who enjoy a good mystery. *****

Excellent.

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As a rule I love Roy Grace novels but this was far fetched, unbelievable and didn’t tie up the loose ends.

Awfully unbelievable!

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Enjoyed it but surprised at its short length as I didn’t see that before I started it.

Goodness that was a short Grace book.

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Somewhat laboured at times. Not sure I get the point of such a short novel

A bit short ( on impact as well)

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Brilliant I Loved it! Can't wait for number 18, Picture you dead. Never gets boring. You'll love this one too

Roy Grace' Holiday in France

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