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'One of the best British crime writers' - Lee Child

Roy Grace is about to find out just how dangerous a dead man can be . . .

Arriving late for a funeral, James Taylor spots a familiar face in the church - his old schoolfriend Rufus Rorke.

Except it…

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1 author picked One of Us Is Dead as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Peter James is such a great thriller writer - this one marries a great plot with likeable characters and fast pacing.

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