A review by ajnel
Dead Like You by Peter James

dark emotional mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

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

4.0

Recently married DS Roy Grace is finally ready to move on from the disappearance of his wife and start a new family in a new house. However, his plans are disrupted when a series of brutal attacks begin resembling a cold case from years ago - the unsolved "Shoe Man" attacks. As more women are assaulted, Grace is forced to confront the past and delves back into the original investigation. The key to catching the current perpetrator might lie in what happened all those years ago. Playing out in two eras, James times the incidents like a time-hpping dance, whilst retaining a eerie atmosphere throughout which carries both the suspense and tempo of the novel.  The whodunnit is also well developed with an unexpected unfold.