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Discover the addictive new murder mystery in the globally bestselling Misty Isle series, featuring Detective Inspector Duncan McAdam. The perfect Scottish crime novel for fans of Ian Rankin, Ann Cleeves and Elly Griffiths.THE MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOROne murder. Three empty graves. And a secret worth killing for...D.I. Duncan McAdam is called to a remote cemetery on the Isle of Skye to investigate a desecrated grave. The deceased was the skipper of a trawler, whose crew all died in mysterious circumstances. One man fell to his death; the second took his own life; the third jumped from a rocky clifftop. Only one crewman remains.When Duncan goes to interview the skipper’s widow, he finds her house ransacked - there's blood on the floor and a body in the boot of her car.As the case begins to spiral, Duncan’s challenges with his son come back to haunt him. Can he find the only surviving crew member before it’s too late? What secrets did these men take with them to their graves? And why is someone willing to kill to unearth them now?Readers love The Missing Dead:‘I loved this book from start to finish ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐‘I couldn't put this book down’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐‘You can’t put these books down’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐‘Brilliant in every way’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐‘Like watching Shetland on TV’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐‘Best one yet’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Discover the addictive new murder mystery in the globally bestselling Misty Isle series, featuring Detective Inspector Duncan McAdam. The perfect Scottish crime novel for fans of Ian Rankin, Ann Cleeves and Elly Griffiths.THE MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOROne murder. Three empty graves. And a secret worth killing for...D.I. Duncan McAdam is called to a remote cemetery on the Isle of Skye to investigate a desecrated grave. The deceased was the skipper of a trawler, whose crew all died in mysterious circumstances. One man fell to his death; the second took his own life; the third jumped from a rocky clifftop. Only one crewman remains.When Duncan goes to interview the skipper’s widow, he finds her house ransacked - there's blood on the floor and a body in the boot of her car.As the case begins to spiral, Duncan’s challenges with his son come back to haunt him. Can he find the only surviving crew member before it’s too late? What secrets did these men take with them to their graves? And why is someone willing to kill to unearth them now?Readers love The Missing Dead:‘I loved this book from start to finish ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐‘I couldn't put this book down’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐‘You can’t put these books down’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐‘Brilliant in every way’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐‘Like watching Shetland on TV’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐‘Best one yet’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'Sophie Beckett?' I smile sweetly. 'I'm your daughter's new tutor. May I come in?' My heart thunders in my chest. Sophie has no idea who I really am, and I need it to stay that way. Otherwise, I might not leave this house alive...When I first meet Sophie, she seems like any normal loving mother, trying desperately to help her teenage daughter. That's where I come in. The perfect tutor to get Katie's life back on track.I connect instantly with Katie, and Sophie's thoughtful husband Scott. But Sophie's dark eyes are full of jealousy when I talk to Scott or share a smile with Katie. I know I'm helping her daughter, whatever she thinks.But when I find my clothes strewn everywhere, it's clear Sophie has searched my room. Does she know the truth about why I'm here?Then Scott tells me how his ex-wife died. My stomach twists.Whatever Sophie does, I can't leave now. Katie needs me more than ever. And I will do anything to protect her.Because Sophie might be keeping secrets, but so am I. When I'm done in her beautiful home, somebody's life will be over. I know it won't be mine...A totally addictive and pulse-pounding psychological thriller from multi-million copy bestseller J M Dalgliesh. Prepare to be gripped until the final, jaw-dropping revelation! Perfect for anyone who loves The Housemaid, The Woman in the Window, Gone Girl and The Girl on the Train.What readers are saying about Homewrecker:'OMG!... I devoured it in less than 24 hours... Absolutely addictive! ... INCREDIBLE!... Gripping... The twists left me reeling... Kept me on my toes the entire time!' Doorkeyreader ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Absolutely heart-pounding... A gasp-out-loud twist!... I literally stopped what I was doing with a loud 'NOOO!'... Oh my, oh my, oh my! ... This is the time to give 6 stars!... I am blown away!' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'WOW... I was gripped from the first page until the very last... My heart was racing... Wow... My favourite book so far this year... Excellent.' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Top of my 'books you must read in 2024' list... A can't-breathe ending... It's been years since a book was so dang good that I felt like I couldn't read it fast enough!' Book Rant Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Couldn't put this down!!... Brilliant... A one-sitting read... Had me reading right through the night into the early hours. Literally!! One of the best books I've read this year!' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Oh my what a rollercoaster!!... A wildddd ride! I LOVED it... I could not put this down! 5 stars!!!!' Spicy_bookworm01 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Blew me away... I was up all night just to finish this in one sitting.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Brilliant... I was sitting on the edge of my seat and biting my nails, trying to remember to breathe!' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Had me holding my breath... Fantastic... I couldn't get through it fast enough!' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Gripping and addictive... I read this in just one sitting... Perfect... I was speechless... Brilliant!' Littlemissbooklover87 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow!... Had me on the edge of my seat the entire time!... Loved it!' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow!... Phenomenal... I finished it in one day.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow! I absolutely loved this... I was hooked from the first chapter!!' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I have three days to kill a patient. If I fail, my daughter will die...As the only doctor on a Scottish island, I finally feel safe and happy. Here, nobody knows about my past except my teenage daughter Lauren.Caring for every person on the island from birth to death, I know all their secrets. But they don't know mine, and for the sake of my daughter, I must keep it that way...Everything is going perfectly until I am sent a link to a video stream of my daughter Lauren, her blue eyes terrified. And there's a voice:'Three rules. Three days.You must murder one of your patients.You must not tell another soul.You must not get caught.If you fail, your daughter dies...'A jaw-dropping psychological thriller from multi-million copy bestseller J M Dalgliesh. This utterly addictive, pulse-pounding read is packed with twists you'll never forget. Perfect for anyone who loves Freida McFadden, Gone Girl and The Girl on the Train.What readers are saying about Family Doctor:'OH MY GAWD!!!!!!!!!! This book was insane. All the plot twists left me dizzy... I think I found a new insta-buy author.' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'A heart-stopping must read!!!!' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Absolutely epic!!!... I was absolutely hooked... Before you know it, you have walked around all day with the book glued to your hands... Devoured it in one sitting!!!' Bookwormwhitlock86'Grabbed me from the start and kept me hooked until the very last page... Just when I thought I had everything figured out, I was hit with a twist that left me speechless!' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Your search for thriller perfection is over. My heart raced as I gorged myself on this in a few hours, desperate to reach the end yet not wanting it to be over... A thriller reader's dream!' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'I started this late at night and could not put it down. I absolutely devoured it in a few hours... Loved it... Wow.' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Edge-of-your-seat reading right from the beginning. I was hooked from the first page.' Socrates Book Reviews, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'OMG people!... This was a fast-paced, fist-clenching, page-turner. I never guessed the ending!' Apotpourriofopinions'Gripping and utterly addictive!... I was totally electrified!!' leannebookstagram, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'I devoured this in a couple of hours, I couldn't put it down.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Seriously addictive... Breathtakingly exciting... Nail-biting!' Hair Past A Freckle'Loved it!... Amazing twists! I was absolutely hooked and couldn't wait to see how it all played out. And spoiler, it played out absolutely nothing like I initially imagined lol.' Goodreads reviewer'Wow. Absolutely incredible.' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'My first 5 star read in a while, the suspense was killing me the whole time!... Kept me on the edge of my seat!' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Completely gripping... Fast and heart-pounding... I was gripped from start to finish.' Emzzreads

Discover the new name in crime fiction that readers are describing as unmissable!The public face. A private reality. Sometimes, the dead have a lot to hide...DI Nathaniel Caslin’s life is a mess. He works the minimum, abuses substances to survive the day and drinks his nights away. A once-promising career is in freefall. Investigating the death of an ex-serviceman in police custody, reveals the disappearance of a young family. No-one noticed. No-one seems to care.In the grip of a bitter, Yorkshire winter, a family home reluctantly offers up its grisly secrets. Out on the moors, a murder scene of horrific brutality demands Caslin's focused attention. In the search for answers, is anyone who they claim to be? Haunted by the ghosts of the past, Caslin is pushed to his limits. Will this case break him or be his path to redemption?Dark, terrifying and complex, Divided House is the first novel in the #1 internationally best selling Dark Yorkshire Series from the multi-million-copy bestselling British crime writer, JM Dalgliesh, author of the Hidden Norfolk books.Readers LOVE J M Dalgliesh:‘Fantastic’⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐‘The best detective series I’ve read’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐‘You can’t put these books down’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐‘J M Dalgliesh never disappoints’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐‘Like watching Shetland on TV’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐‘So much tension’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Two women are missing. One who has it all. The other, has lost everything…DI Nathaniel Caslin is in conflict with his inner demons. His career is resurgent but the greater battle, that with his addiction, is still raging… and he is losing.An abandoned car and a desperate call to the police, lead Caslin into the heart of two families where secrets and lies are a way of life. What links the fate of an MP's granddaughter and that of a recovering drug addict, working in the sex trade?Past horrors and personal scandals tag with the present, as the tension mounts. Trust in those closest to him is brought into question, as Caslin pursues a deadly adversary. Lives hang in the balance and all the while, the clock is ticking…Dark, chilling and complex, Blacklight is a gripping thriller from the multi-million-copy bestselling British crime writer, JM Dalgliesh, author of the Hidden Norfolk series, perfect for crime noir fans.Readers LOVE J M Dalgliesh:‘Fantastic’⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐‘The best detective series I’ve read’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐‘You can’t put these books down’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐‘J M Dalgliesh never disappoints’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐‘Like watching Shetland on TV’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐‘So much tension’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

A murdered family-man. A young woman tortured and set on fire. A face from the past…DI Nathaniel Caslin is stable, for the first time in years. Now, he can look to the future, or so he thought. Granting a small favour to a friend, can often be anything but simple...When the only link between two apparently random murders appears to be an aging, Catholic priest, Caslin is thrust into a world of long-buried secrets. Drawing unwanted attention from the intelligence services, he must consider if the man he once trusted above all others, is now playing by his own rules. With professional killers circling, Caslin must face uncomfortable truths about those seeking redemption. Sometimes, justice is best served from the wrong side of the law.With the net tightening, the level of threat increases. Will Caslin, along with those closest to him, be the last victims of a forgotten conflict?Haunting, dark and intense, The Dogs in the Street is a fast-paced thriller from the multi-million-copy bestselling British crime writer, JM Dalgliesh, author of the Hidden Norfolk series.Readers LOVE J M Dalgliesh: ‘Fantastic’⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐‘The best detective series I’ve read’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐‘You can’t put these books down’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐‘J M Dalgliesh never disappoints’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐‘Like watching Shetland on TV’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐‘So much tension’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Discover the writer who readers are describing as unmissable!A businessman found hanged. A tortured and mutilated loaner. High finance has never been so deadly…DI Nathaniel Caslin is spiralling toward a professional crisis. His biggest case in years has collapsed amid accusations of police intimidation. A rebuilt reputation is now facing ruin… As the extremes of nationalist hate descend upon York, a refugee is tortured to death while a straightforward case of a bankrupt’s suicide proves to be anything but simple.How does an enigmatic campaigner with a secret to keep link these two disparate worlds? Shining a light onto corporate finance draws Caslin to those who prefer to live in the shadows.Making money, concealing wealth, protecting what you have… comes at a price. Your enemies - your friends - may find the true cost is underwritten in blood…Gripping, fast-paced and full of suspense, Blood Money is the fourth novel released in the No.1 international bestselling Dark Yorkshire series penned by the multi-million-copy bestselling crime writer, J M Dalgliesh, author of the Hidden Norfolk series. *Enjoyable as a standalone thriller or as the latest in the series*Readers LOVE J M Dalgliesh: ‘Fantastic’⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐‘The best detective series I’ve read’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐‘You can’t put these books down’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐‘J M Dalgliesh never disappoints’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐‘Like watching Shetland on TV’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐‘So much tension’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

A murder without motive. A downtown bombing. The sins of the past revisited…DI Nathaniel Caslin is heading up a specialist unit, an opportunity to make a real difference. Little does he know, decisions taken decades previously are about to threaten all that he holds dear… Gangland tensions are on the rise as an uneasy peace is fractured in spectacular fashion. Two warring factions are lining up to unseat the other. Old adversaries rekindle their passion to exact revenge whilst the next generation seek to make a name for themselves.Meanwhile, Caslin is asked to investigate the mysterious murder of a private detective, revealing the vested interests of a multitude of figures. Finding himself walking the line between upholding the law and delivering justice, Caslin sees the past returning to haunt those around him. A crime perpetrated years previously sends ripples far and wide. Some people have much to gain whilst others have so much to lose… none more so than Caslin himself…Intense, suspenseful and gripping from the first page to the last, Fear the Past is the latest instalment in the international bestselling crime series by the multi-million-copy bestselling author, J M Dalgliesh, the author of the Hidden Norfolk series.Readers LOVE J M Dalgliesh: ‘Fantastic’⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐‘The best detective series I’ve read’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐‘You can’t put these books down’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐‘J M Dalgliesh never disappoints’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐‘Like watching Shetland on TV’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐‘So much tension’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

A killer stalks his prey. The five precepts are laid down. The sixth will be his own...DI Nathaniel Caslin has earned the freedom to run his case load as he sees fit, bypassing the hierarchical constraints with his specialist unit. Little does he know a deadly adversary is walking the streets of York. One who will push the team to their psychological limits...Reluctantly agreeing to a joint investigation alongside a detective from the Drug Squad, Caslin is perplexed by the multiple homicides of a number of addicts. Poisoned by their own supply with no apparent motive, the killings appear gang related. The crime scene is filthy and forbidding with each victim having the index finger removed from their right hand after death. A planned mutilation? A trophy? Strategically placed among the dead is a blooming pink flower, the only beauty within a dark, macabre scene. When a bank employee vanishes only to be found dead at the hands of a medieval stoning, Caslin's team are left with a puzzle to unpick. An index finger is missing and inside the victim's mouth, carefully placed and undamaged, are the petals of a small pink flower...A serial killer is on a mission. Caslin must reach into the darkness in order to confront the most dangerous and determined killer of the age. One who seeks to build a monument to his efforts. One who desires to see the world perish in flames...Terrifying, thrilling and suspenseful, The Sixth Precept is the latest instalment in the internationally bestselling series by the multi-million-copy bestselling British crime writer J M Dalgliesh, author of the Hidden Norfolk series.Readers LOVE J M Dalgliesh: ‘Fantastic’⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐‘The best detective series I’ve read’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐‘You can’t put these books down’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐‘J M Dalgliesh never disappoints’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐‘Like watching Shetland on TV’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐‘So much tension’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

The explosive first novel in the Hidden Norfolk series from the million-copy bestselling British author, JM Dalgliesh.The darkest secrets often hide in plain sight…When a body is found on a lonely cliff top path, the angelic face of a murdered teenager lies facing the rising sun. Strangled by the hands of an unknown killer, it falls to DI Tom Janssen and his fledgling team to find out how she came to be there. Destined for a career in medicine, one to rival that of her parents, Holly Bettany’s future was as bright as it had been privileged. Seemingly, all that could threaten this promising teenager’s life was Holly herself.In an idyllic coastal setting, Janssen must unpick the layers of deceit within a close-knit community that threaten to reveal scandal at every turn. Holly had a secret… and she knew the secrets of others…Who was prepared to kill in order to keep them hidden? What happens if another comes to know what she did? One thing is certain… a brutal killer has no boundaries…Set within the mysterious beauty of coastal Norfolk, this fast-paced British detective novel is a dark murder mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end when the final shocking twist is revealed.One Lost Soul is the explosive first novel in a new series of crime thrillers from the million-copy bestselling British author, JM Dalgliesh, the author of the Dark Yorkshire books, perfect for fans of LJ Ross, JD Kirk, Angela Marsons, Joy Ellis and Damien Boyd.Readers love J M Dalgliesh:‘Fantastic’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘The best detective series I’ve read’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘You can’t put these books down’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘J M Dalgliesh never disappoints’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘Like watching Shetland on TV’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘So much tension’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW

A secret worth dying for is a secret worth killing…When a violent storm uncovers the remains of an unknown young woman, long buried among the sand dunes, DI Tom Janssen must piece together fragmentary evidence to determine how she came to be there.In the years she lay undiscovered, several young women have disappeared and as the team work through the possibilities they come to an uncomfortable conclusion... is a serial killer stalking coastal Norfolk? Each missing person had a story. Each of them had enemies. Some were more dangerous than others...They appealed to the same men, dabbled in the occult and came to the attention of powerful figures who would brush them aside without a second thought. But who had the motivation to kill? Where is the killer now? When the past is brought into the light will they be willing to ensure their closely guarded secrets remain buried?To do so, they will have to kill again...Set within the mysterious beauty of coastal Norfolk, this fast-paced British detective novel is a dark murder mystery with a little humour, one that will keep you guessing until the very end when the final shocking twist is revealed.Bury Your Past is the second novel in a new series of crime thrillers from the million-copy bestselling British author, JM Dalgliesh, the author of the Dark Yorkshire books, perfect for fans of LJ Ross, JD Kirk, Angela Marsons, Joy Ellis and Damien Boyd.Readers love J M Dalgliesh: ‘Fantastic’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘The best detective series I’ve read’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘You can’t put these books down’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘J M Dalgliesh never disappoints’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘Like watching Shetland on TV’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘So much tension’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW

What would you do to keep your past a secret?When the mutilated remains of a woman are retrieved by local fishermen, it falls to DI Tom Janssen and his team to identify how she came to be in the water and what put her there. Joined on the case by his new permanent boss, DCI Tamara Greave, it remains to be proven if the woman's death was a result of foul play or a tragic accident.The victim carried no means of identification, was poorly dressed for the winter and horribly disfigured when pulled from the water. As the case progresses old ghosts return to haunt those living in the present. Matters thought settled a long time ago face intense scrutiny... attention that some hoped would never come to pass. When childhood friends begin to question one another, suddenly the long-forgotten past comes to the fore.The misadventure of youth can have grave consequences. No matter how much time passes nor how deep you bury them, your sins will always return to haunt you. But who has the most to lose and what else are they willing to sacrifice in order to keep what they have? Is someone prepared to kill for their sins?Janssen must reveal and catch a killer without a conscience before they strike again...Set within the mysterious beauty of coastal Norfolk, this fast-paced British detective novel is a dark murder mystery with moments of humour, one that will keep you guessing until the very end when the final shocking twist is revealed.Kill Our Sins is the third novel in a new series of thrillers from the million-copy bestselling British crime writer, JM Dalgliesh, the author of the Dark Yorkshire books. Perfect for fans of LJ Ross, JD Kirk, Angela Marsons, Joy Ellis and Damien Boyd.Readers love J M Dalgliesh: ‘Fantastic’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘The best detective series I’ve read’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘You can’t put these books down’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘J M Dalgliesh never disappoints’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘Like watching Shetland on TV’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘So much tension’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW

When the bonds of brotherhood are strained, who do you turn to?The celebration of the Viking Festival of Scira ensures that thousands descend annually on the small coastal town of Sheringham, but when one man dies amidst the grand finale, it falls to DI Tom Janssen and his team to identify who the victim was and how he met such a grisly end.The victim was a local man, successful, hard-working and well respected. A motive proves to be elusive. As the case progresses it becomes evident that not all is as it seems. Those within the victim's trusted circle appear unable, or unwilling, to aid the investigation. Someone has a grudge... one strong enough to willingly send a man to his death in the most brutal, and public, manner.The answer must lie in the victim's past; a past that sees highly decorated military service. The past shapes our future and the consequences of our actions catch up with us. Those with the darkest secrets... with the most to hide... will face their day of reckoning.Witnesses, friends and enemies alike all appear to employ the same old adage; see no evil, hear no evil and speak no evil, but a ruthless killer is on the loose and they want revenge... Janssen and his team must unmask a murderer before they strike again...Set within the mysterious beauty of coastal Norfolk, this fast-paced British detective novel is a dark murder mystery with moments of humour, one that will keep you guessing until the very end when the final shocking twist is revealed.Hear No Evil is the fifth novel in a new series of thrillers from the million-copy bestselling British crime writer, JM Dalgliesh, the author of the Dark Yorkshire books. Perfect for fans of LJ Ross, JD Kirk, Angela Marsons, Joy Ellis and Damien Boyd.Readers love J M Dalgliesh: ‘Fantastic’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘The best detective series I’ve read’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘You can’t put these books down’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘J M Dalgliesh never disappoints’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘Like watching Shetland on TV’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘So much tension’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW

When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time...When a woman's body is found in the sea at Blakeney Point with a single blow to the head, DI Tom Janssen and his team must work out who wanted her dead and why. What would drive someone to murder an elderly woman in such a savage and callous manner?A formidable woman, a Watcher of the local nature reserve, who dedicated her life to preserving her natural surroundings has made many friends along the way… and even more dangerous enemies. A veteran campaigner – just how did she manage to succeed against all the odds when facing those with far greater resources than her own?Meanwhile, a man is found murdered in his kitchen showing no signs of having put up a fight. This second case brings murder a little too close to home for the entire team. Tom finds himself questioning the motives of those closest to him and he must face the uncomfortable reality that you never truly know those around you.The team must keep secrets from one another, straining their bonds of friendship in order to catch a ruthless killer before they are able to strike again...Set within the mysterious beauty of coastal Norfolk, this fast-paced British detective novel is a dark murder mystery with a little humour, one that will keep you guessing until the very end when the final shocking twist is revealed.The Dead Call is the sixth novel in the Hidden Norfolk series of thrillers from the million-copy bestselling British crime writer, JM Dalgliesh, the author of the Dark Yorkshire books. Perfect for fans of LJ Ross, JD Kirk, Angela Marsons, Joy Ellis and Damien Boyd.Readers love J M Dalgliesh: ‘Fantastic’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘The best detective series I’ve read’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘You can’t put these books down’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘J M Dalgliesh never disappoints’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘Like watching Shetland on TV’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘So much tension’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW

One lie requires commitment. Multiple lies require dedication...When the remains of a young woman are discovered near to Branodunum, a Roman archaeological site on the Norfolk coast, DI Tom Janssen and his team must work to discover who she was and how she came to be buried there.The area is steeped in myth and folklore, a site excavated many times over the years. Just how long has she lain there... and who wishes she'd never been discovered? As the victim’s life comes into sharp focus, it appears there is far more to those who crossed her path than anyone previously realised.Uncovering dark secrets at every turn, DI Janssen must unravel the web of deceit in order to unmask a killer; possibly the most cold blooded and dangerous murderer he has ever faced.Set within the mysterious beauty of coastal Norfolk, this fast-paced British detective novel is a dark murder mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end when the final shocking twist is revealed.Kill Them Cold is the seventh novel in the Hidden Norfolk series of thrillers from the million-copy bestselling British crime writer, JM Dalgliesh, the author of the Dark Yorkshire books. Perfect for fans of LJ Ross, JD Kirk, Angela Marsons, Joy Ellis and Damien Boyd.Readers love J M Dalgliesh: ‘Fantastic’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘The best detective series I’ve read’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘You can’t put these books down’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘J M Dalgliesh never disappoints’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘Like watching Shetland on TV’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘So much tension’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW

Our darkest secrets are best left buried...When a local journalist is found dead in an isolated spot on Roydon Common, lying beneath a hangman's noose on the anniversary of a teenager's suicide, DI Tom Janssen is asked to take on the investigation as a favour to local colleagues and must unpick the deceased man's life to discover how he came to be there.The dead man was working on something, a story he was keeping close to his chest and even those closest to him, loved ones and colleagues, were kept in the dark. He had his own secrets, a side to his character that he rarely showed to others unless they were unlucky. But what did he know that was so damaging as to be worth killing for?As the team delve into his life, past and present, the investigation pulls in successful businesspeople, grieving family members and a local celebrity, all with fascinating stories to tell. As the investigation develops it becomes clear that more than one person is harbouring a secret... but are they secrets that are worth a man's life? As past sins threaten to be exposed, will someone be forced into killing again?Set within the mysterious beauty of coastal Norfolk, this fast-paced British detective novel is a dark murder mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end when the final shocking twist is revealed.A Dark Sin is the eighth novel in the Hidden Norfolk series of thrillers from the million-copy selling British crime writer, JM Dalgliesh, the author of the Dark Yorkshire books. Perfect for fans of LJ Ross, JD Kirk, Angela Marsons, Alex Smith and Damien Boyd.Readers love J M Dalgliesh: ‘Fantastic’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘The best detective series I’ve read’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘You can’t put these books down’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘J M Dalgliesh never disappoints’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘Like watching Shetland on TV’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘So much tension’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW

What line would you cross for the one you love?When the body of a man is found in his remote, isolated home, DI Tom Janssen and his team struggle to understand what motive there could be to murder such an inoffensive, seemingly placid local character.The man lived alone, was well known in the community but kept his distance from others leading a haphazard way of life. What secrets did he hide in his private life that might have been worth killing for?As the team are about to understand, even the most nondescript of people can exist in a world darker than most of us will ever see...Set within the mysterious beauty of coastal Norfolk, this fast-paced British detective novel is a dark murder mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end when the final shocking twist is revealed.To Die For is the ninth novel in the Hidden Norfolk series of thrillers from the million-copy bestselling British crime writer, JM Dalgliesh, the author of the Dark Yorkshire series. Perfect for fans of LJ Ross, JD Kirk, Angela Marsons, Simon McCleave and Damien Boyd.Readers love J M Dalgliesh: ‘Fantastic’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘The best detective series I’ve read’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘You can’t put these books down’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘J M Dalgliesh never disappoints’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘Like watching Shetland on TV’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘So much tension’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW

Fool me once, shame on you. Fool Me Twice, shame on me...When the body of a high-profile, semi-retired barrister is found brutally murdered at his Norfolk home, DI Tom Janssen and the team must work to uncover who killed him and why.With a glittering career, spanning several decades representing the privileged and the wealthy, behind him the focus of the investigation inevitably turns toward cases and clients past and present, but was his death linked to his work or is there another, darker and far more sinister motive at play?No matter how successful, privileged or elevated in society one person can be, one universal rule applies... we all bleed the same...Set within the mysterious beauty of coastal Norfolk, this fast-paced British detective novel is a dark murder mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end when the final shocking twist is revealed.Fool Me Twice is the tenth novel in the Hidden Norfolk series of thrillers from the million-copy bestselling British crime writer, JM Dalgliesh, the author of the Dark Yorkshire series. Perfect for fans of LJ Ross, Ann Cleeves, Val McDermid and JD Kirk.Readers love J M Dalgliesh: ‘Fantastic’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘The best detective series I’ve read’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘You can’t put these books down’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘J M Dalgliesh never disappoints’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘Like watching Shetland on TV’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘So much tension’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW

One song for the dying... sung by the dead...When the body of a young woman is discovered at the home she shared with her disabled daughter, DI Tom Janssen and his team must investigate the circumstances surrounding her death.The woman was a single mother, well regarded and popular among the group she frequented, but she had a chequered past... a life she kept secret from those around her... a life that may, ultimately, have led to her death. Friends, past lovers, and confidants offer conflicting descriptions of the deceased... did anyone know her at all?The team realise the daughter is missing and, away from her medication, the little girl's life hangs in the balance. Unless the team can solve a seemingly calculated murder, an innocent life will be lost...Set within the mysterious beauty of coastal Norfolk, this fast-paced British detective novel is a dark murder mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end when the final shocking twist is revealed.The Raven Song is the eleventh novel in the Hidden Norfolk series of thrillers from the million-copy bestselling British crime writer, JM Dalgliesh, the author of the Dark Yorkshire books. Perfect for fans of LJ Ross, JD Kirk, Angela Marsons, Simon McCleave and Damien Boyd.Readers love J M Dalgliesh: ‘Fantastic’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘The best detective series I’ve read’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘You can’t put these books down’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘J M Dalgliesh never disappoints’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘Like watching Shetland on TV’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘So much tension’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW

An innocent man has everything to fear...When the partial remains of a young woman are unearthed during a violent storm, it falls to DI Tom Janssen and his team to discover her identity and what brought her there.A man is released from prison having been the apparent victim of a miscarriage of justice and returns home to rural Norfolk. Questions are being asked, not only of the police and their flawed investigation, but also of the man himself. A loner, strange and disinterested, is he truly innocent? Convicted without a body, if he didn't commit the murder he was sent to jail for, then where is she? Has a guilty man managed to evade justice and get away with murder or has a killer been hiding within the community all along?Tensions are running high among the locals, people are split, with some threatening to take justice into their own hands. Old wounds, still to fully heal, are reopened and everyone wants resolution. But will Tom and his team be able to offer it, or will the investigation reveal dark secrets, long harboured, that will tear families apart?Angel of Death is the twelfth novel in the Hidden Norfolk series of thrillers from the multi-million-copy bestselling British crime writer, JM Dalgliesh, the author of the Dark Yorkshire books. Perfect for fans of LJ Ross, JD Kirk, Rachel McLean, Ann Cleeves and Simon McCleaveReaders love J M Dalgliesh: ‘Fantastic’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘The best detective series I’ve read’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘You can’t put these books down’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘J M Dalgliesh never disappoints’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘Like watching Shetland on TV’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘So much tension’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW

Let go of your past... or it will be the death of you...When a man's body is discovered crammed into the boot of an abandoned car in a remote location, DI Tom Janssen and his team must unpick his life to find out how he came to be there.The victim was a local man, popular with some although hated by others, and he had a habit of making enemies, enemies that any sane man would seek to avoid. For once, the team do not struggle to find a suspect or a motive for his murder, but with several to choose from, how can they determine who delivered the killing blows? Those who despised the man are unrepentant and as the investigation develops there seems to be more going on than a simple act of vengeance. What did the deceased have to hide and who was so intent on keeping their own secrets that they were prepared to brutally kill to do so?With a killer at large the public are restless, reassured only by the suggestion that the murder is an act perpetrated by figures within the criminal community against one of their own, but when a troubled teenage girl disappears fear takes hold in the small coastal town. The only potential witness is an eccentric homeless man who comes and goes as he pleases, often disappearing for months at a time. Who did he see? What does he know? Will he be the next to be silenced?What looked like a simple revenge attack will turn into a race against time for Tom and his team as they try to protect the innocent and reveal the guilty... only no one knows with any certainty who belongs in which camp.Dead To Me is the thirteenth novel in the Hidden Norfolk crime series by the multi-million-copy bestselling British crime writer, JM Dalgliesh, the author of the Dark Yorkshire books. Perfect for fans of JD Kirk, Damien Boyd, LJ Ross, Rachel McLean and Simon McCleave.Readers love J M Dalgliesh: ‘Fantastic’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘The best detective series I’ve read’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘You can’t put these books down’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘J M Dalgliesh never disappoints’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘Like watching Shetland on TV’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘So much tension’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW

Believe in nothing... and kill for something...When a man's dismembered body is discovered at an abandoned quarry on the north Norfolk coast, DI Tom Janssen and his team must wade through his secretive life to figure out how he met his end.The victim was a quiet man, well respected by those who knew him, and someone often willing to help local charities with his free time. Presenting an image of himself to the world of a simple, inoffensive individual, he never allowed anyone close enough to look behind the mask. As his associations become clearer, the team realise that there are others with secrets of their own... but are they willing to kill to keep them that way?With a community reeling from such a gruesome and seemingly macabre act of violence the pressure is on to get a result. When the investigation crosses paths with another operated by the Major Crimes Unit, Tom begins to question who the real victim is and why, to some, the murder is such a low priority?Blood Runs Cold is the fourteenth novel in the Hidden Norfolk crime series by the multi-million-copy bestselling British crime writer, JM Dalgliesh, the author of the Dark Yorkshire books. Perfect for fans of JD Kirk, Damien Boyd, LJ Ross, Rachel McLean and Simon McCleave.Readers love J M Dalgliesh: ‘Fantastic’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘The best detective series I’ve read’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘You can’t put these books down’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘J M Dalgliesh never disappoints’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘Like watching Shetland on TV’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘So much tension’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW