Dead Man's Footsteps

Numberplate Recognition video screen, mounted on the dash, was beeping at them, and showing the Fiesta’s index, Whiskey, Four-Three-Two, Charlie Papa November had no tax, no insurance and was a disqualified driver.
    Upperton pulled over into the outside lane, gaining fast on the Fiesta.
    Then a radio call came through. ‘ Delta Foxtrot Four-Two. ’
    Omotoso answered. ‘Delta Foxtrot Four-Two yes, yes?’
    The controller said, ‘We have a reported serious collision. Motorcycle and car at the intersection of Coldean Lane and Ditchling Road. Can you attend?’
    Shit , he thought, not wanting to let the Fiesta go. ‘Yes, yes, on our way. Put out an alert for Brighton patrols. Ford Fiesta, index Whiskey, Four-Three-Two, Charlie Papa November, colour green, travelling at speed, south on Lewes Road, approaching giratory system. Suspected disqualified driver.’
    Then he turned to his colleague. But Upperton, who had heard the exchange, was already braking hard, his right-turn indicator on. He swept the car round in a sharp U-turn and floored the accelerator.

Also by Peter James
    Dead Simple
    Looking Good Dead
    Not Dead Enough
    Dead Man’s Footsteps
    Dead Like You
    Dead Man’s Grip
    Not Dead Yet
    Dead Man’s Time (forthcoming)

About the Author
    Peter James was educated at Charterhouse, then at film school. He lived in North America for a number of years, working as a screenwriter and film producer before returning to England. His novels, many of which have been Sunday Times Top 10 bestsellers, have been translated into thirty languages and three have been filmed. All his novels reflect his deep interest in the world of the police, with whom he does in-depth research, as well as science, medicine and the paranormal. He has produced numerous films, including The Merchant of Venice, starring Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons and Joseph Fiennes. He divides his time between his homes in Notting Hill in London and near Brighton in Sussex.

This is a work of fiction. All of the characters, organizations, and events portrayed in this novel are either products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiousl
    DEAD MAN ’ S FOOTSTEPS . Copyright © 2008 by Really Scary Books/Peter James. All rights reserved. For information, address St. Martin’s Press, 175 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10010.
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    Cover photograph © Simon Weller
    ISBN: 978-1-2500-3509-7
    First U.S. E-Book Edition: January 2013