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Dead If You Don't by Peter James

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krusttttt's review against another edition

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tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

beastreader's review against another edition

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3.0

This book is number fourteen in the Roy Grace series. I have read about half a dozen books in this series thus far. The more I get to know Mr. Grace, the better I like him. While, Roy is on his game in this book, there was something missing that kept me from jumping up and down with tons of excitement. It was the fact that I was not connecting as much to the other characters in the story. Additionally, I missed some of the anguish that Roy is experiencing in his personal life.

The combination of these two factors did bring down the joy factor a little bit for me. However, this is still an enjoyable read. One that did not stop this from being a fast read for me. I am here mainly for the main lead, Roy. He is a bit rough around the edges but this is what makes me like him. There were a few twists along the way. I can't wait to read the next book in this series but until than, I will just go back and try to check up on the prior novels that I have not read in this series.

jadeherring's review against another edition

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1.0

Absolutely awful book. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.

just_wants_to_read's review

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3.0

3.5⭐️⭐️⭐️

melissa_keen's review against another edition

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adventurous dark fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

A quick, easy and fairly enjoyable read. Sort of predictable in places but it's fast paced with a decent, well-wrapped ending.

kirkw1972's review

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5.0

Another great book in the DSI Roy Grace series. This is a really taut, tight thriller as Grace and his team race to save a young kidnapped boy. There were so many twists and turns in here and at one point several plot points I wasn't sure where they were going. However it all pulled together neatly towards the end.

What starts with a kidnap ends up with 8 people dead, several bombs and hoaxes, tortured criminals and drug smuggling! There's a lot going on and all over the space of a weekend. It's easy to read the book in the same short space of time as the book is set. It's hard to put it down, especially when thinking about the kidnapped young boy.

Absolutely loved it and looking forward to the next

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