Peter james s previous books were traditional thrillers often based on the paranormal and medicine and his background of living in the usa and experience of film production are both very evident. Dead simple by peter james what is that book about. James was educated at charterhouse and went on to ravensbourne film school. The first case for detective superintendent roy grace. Peter james, the master of crime fiction childrens books. Hugh bonneville to star in adaptation of peter james dead. An audience reaction trailer for the theatre show peter james dead simple currently on tour throughout 2015 in the uk. Below is a list of peter james novels in order of publication date and chronological order. Peter james buriedalive thriller dead simple coming to big. Feb 04, 2016 trailer for peter james roy grace number 11 you are dead, produced by caffeine nights. Jun 05, 2014 dead simple roy grace paperback 5 jun 2014. Peter james s dead simple is a book to store up for a weekend when you wont be disturbed but you might want to read it with the lights on.
Dead simple by peter james and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Aug 06, 2014 peter james s novels are outstanding, and i suggest that they be read by all of those people who are the ultimate fans of crime fiction, as his books are not dead yet, and wont be for a very long. Peter james s bestselling roy grace crime fiction series has been translated into thirtyseven languages, with sales worldwide of over eighteen million copies. The cast is completed by joshua brown as davey wheeler, marc small and detective.
Dead simple is in development starring hugh bonneville. Target live marketing london created by mindriot productions. Peter james is a uk number one bestselling author, best known for writing crime and thriller novels, and the creator of the muchloved detective superintendent roy grace. A bridegroom is buried alive after a stag night prank goes wrong. For one mans disaster is another mans fortune dead simple the stunning first novel in a gripping new mystery series, dead simple marks the triumphant return of one of britains most ingenious crime writers. Its a pageturner in the best sense of the word where youll find yourself turning the pages at the same speed as the mouses legs rotate in the tom and jerry cartoon. Downton abbeys hugh bonneville is detective roy grace in peter.
Swiss tv scriptwriter daniel eckhart is adapting the screenplay. Oct 07, 2014 dead simple, the first in the acclaimed roy grace series definitely showed why peter james is an international bestselling author. His books were going to be adapted for tv but james cancelled the option after development stretched on too long. James has written 25 books, the most recent of which feature brightonbased detective superintendent roy grace. Recorded at the belgrade theatre, coventry january 2015 for more information visit. A few hours later michael harrison has disappeared and his f. He was born in brighton, the son of cornelia james, the former glovemaker to queen elizabeth ii. He also recently started a new series about cold hill, with currently. With only three days to the wedding, detective superintendent roy grace a man haunted by the. James was educated at charterhouse and went on to ravensbourne. Dead simple by peter james was a gripping and intense story about a prank between friends gone all wrong. Dead simple is book one in the roy grace series by peter james. Dead simple peter james by pan macmillan audio free.
Dead simple and roy grace television series peter james. Peter james not dead enough to launch 2017 uk tour. Booktopia has dead simple, a roy grace novel 1 by peter james. His film credits include essex boys with sean bean. Hugh bonneville of the pbs period drama downton abbey has signed on to play the widowed detective. Peter james first novel, dead letter drop, was published in 1981. Downton abbey star hugh bonneville has signed to play the lead in dead simple, a feature version of the bestselling. Two novels from peter james roy grace series will be adapted for itv. Jan 03, 2008 peter james, who spoke to ghosts at a young age, died july 31 of heart attack. For a brief period of time whilst at film school james worked as orson welles house cleaner.
I just thought i would go back to my roots and make dead simple as a major movie. Everything you need to know about dead simple movie. Hugh bonneville, better known as downton abbeys earl of grantham, has just landed a rare leading man role in a big screen movie. Peter james born 22 august 1948 in brighton is a british writer of crime fiction and film producer. Peter james buriedalive thriller dead simple coming to. Subsequent stage adaptations of his novels, dead simple, not dead enough and the house on cold hill have also had sell out national tours. He is a producer and writer, known for the merchant of venice 2004, the. Itv have announced that john simm, who has starred in doctor who and life on mars, will play detective suprintendent roy grace in its new series grace, which will be based on peter s novels.
His fifth stage adaptation, looking good dead starts on national tour in jan 2021. From peter james, the awardwinning author of the roy grace series, comes billionaire, an exhilarating financial thriller. Jun 29, 2016 here i am discussing my favourite scene from my first roy grace novel dead simple. Peter j james born 22 august 1948 is an international british writer of crime fiction. Brightonbased detective roy grace must find this living coffin while copi. Robbo luke and josh decide to give michael a night to remember and buried him in with a breathing tube and a phone. Hugh bonneville to star in adaptation of peter james dead simple. Buy a discounted paperback of dead simple online from australias leading online bookstore. Peter james buriedalive thriller dead simple coming to big screen with hugh bonneville. Reading the peter james books in order is quite easy because apart from his standalone novels, the author has one main big series roy grace a crime thriller series which currently includes 15 released books, with the latest one, dead at first sight, published in 2019. Here i am discussing my favourite scene from my first roy grace novel dead simple. Allstar cast in peter james thriller dead simple itsmuchmore.
Jan 27, 2012 im not familiar with peter james, the ukbased crime author, although apparently hes tremendously popular. Peter james you are dead trailer roy grace 11 youtube. Subsequent stage adaptations of his novels, dead simple, not dead enough and the house on cold hill have also had sell out. Thanks to all of you who have emailed me about the prospect of a tv series based on my roy grace books. Four mates robbo, luke, michael and josh, went out for the evening to celebrate michael last night as a single man before his wedding to ashley. Dead simple and roy grace television series thanks to all of you who have emailed me about the prospect of a tv series based on my roy grace books.
His friends are killed and no one knows about the prank. Peter james roy grace books in order pan macmillan. Detective superintendent roy graces first major case is one hell ever forget. For one mans disaster is another mans fortunedead simple the stunning first novel in a gripping new mystery series, dead simple marks the triumphant return of one of britains most ingenious crime writers. The town that came a courtinthe sunflower dead simple magic hour readers digest select editions, volume 3. Who are the actors hugh bonneville downton abbey, paddington 2. Jul 28, 2014 crime writer peter james is following up the perfect murder with his latest thriller, dead simple, on a national tour of the countrys theatres the top novelist goes on the road in 2015 with the adaptation of his most famous and popular book to date and the first book that featured james now famous character of detective roy grace dead simple. First was the opening where michael harrison is entombed in a coffin and buried in the ground by his friends during a bachelor party. But then he has a lot to gain more than anyone realizes. There is a lot of work going on behind the scenes about the possibility of a roy grace television series, but please do not expect it to happen anytime soon.
The series will consist of two episodes and will cover the first two books, dead simple and looking good dead, with filming due to begin in. Dead simple is the stunning first novel in the number one bestselling roy grace series from awardwinning author, peter james. When he was 8 years old, james said he encountered the ghosts of three young victims. To make sure you are the first to hear about all my new videos, click the subscribe button on my pjtv home. But a few hours later, the groom has disappeared and his friends are dead. The roy grace series is currently being produced by itv with john simm playing the role of roy grace. Peter explains why he created detective superintendent roy grace. John simm to star in adaptation of peter james grace for itv. Globally, his books have been translated into thirtyseven languages. A few hours later michael harrison has disappeared and his friends are dead. City stockbroker alex rocq leads a comfortable life with a luxury flat in london, a country cottage, a very expensive car, and a. Listen to an extract from the audiobook of dead simple by peter james, read by tim bruce. Everything you need to know about dead simple movie development dead simple is in development starring hugh bonneville. Peter james ebooks epub and pdf downloads ebookmall.
Peter james is developing dead simple into a feature length film. Itv to adapt novels from peter james roy grace series the. Screen daily reports that bonneville will play detective roy grace in dead simple, an adaptation of one of peter james crime books based on the popular brightonbased hero. Downton abbeys hugh bonneville is detective roy grace in. For a brief period of time whilst at film school james. This novel definitely screamed blockbuster to me, attributing his screenwriting and film background which added that element of being thoroughly entertained not wanting to put the book down. Peter james, the british thriller writer, is developing dead simple, the first novel in his bestselling crime series, as a feature.
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