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FROM THE MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR Get ready to be gripped by the thrilling mystery detective novel from the bestselling author of Holy Island, perfect for fans of Elly Griffiths and Ann Cleeves. "She keeps company with the best mystery writers" - The Times"A literary phenomenon" - Evening ChronicleThe past never stays buried for long...Detective Chief Inspector Ryan believes he has put his turbulent history behind him. Then, in the early hours of the summer solstice, the skeleton of a young woman is found inside the Roman Wall at Sycamore Gap. She has lain undiscovered for ten years and it is Ryan's job to piece together her past.Enquiry lines cross and merge as Ryan is forced to face his own demons and enter into a deadly game of cat and mouse with a killer who seems unstoppable.Murder and mystery are peppered with a sprinkling of romance and humour in this fast-paced crime whodunnit set amidst the spectacular scenery of Hadrian's Wall country in Northumberland.

FROM THE MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHORGet ready to be gripped by the thrilling first instalment of the bestselling DCI Ryan murder mystery series, the perfect mix of crime, humour, and a touch of romance for fans of Elly Griffiths and Ann Cleeves. "She keeps company with the best mystery writers" - The Times"Holy Island is a blockbuster" - Daily Express"A literary phenomenon" - Evening Chronicle---------------------------------------------On the spectacular Northumbrian island of Lindisfarne, a killer is hiding in plain sight… Forced to take leave from his duties as a homicide detective, Detective Chief Inspector Ryan seeks sanctuary on Holy Island.But just a few days before Christmas, he is thrust back into the murky world of murder when a young woman is found dead amongst the ancient ruins of the nearby Priory.When former local girl Dr Anna Taylor arrives on the island as a police consultant, old memories swim to the surface making her confront her difficult past.She and Ryan struggle to work together to hunt a deadly killer, while pagan ritual and island politics muddy the waters of their investigation.Can they overcome their differences before the killer strikes again? ---------------------------------------------Readers LOVE Holy Island... "Superbly written. Well thought out plot and in-depth knowledge of the location made this a must read book. Can't wait for the next one." 5-star reader review"Brilliant, fantastic, many more words I could say. This book was totally gripping from start to finish and the ending had me mentally saying 'oh no what next'. Can't wait for her next book." 5-star reader review"I have never been to Lindisfarne but will definitely plan to go after reading this book. I enjoyed it tremendously, with enough pace and story telling to keep me engrossed. What an imagination!" 5-star reader review"I couldn't put this book down from the minute I picked it up! A great mix of thriller, romance, intrigue with a hint of humour." 5-star reader review"I love a crime novel and this one did not disappoint! Great twists and turns and good ending. Looking forward to the next one." 5-star reader review"Great page turner, with a lively plot that holds numerous twists and turns; keeps you guessing until the very end. Fab new author - well done!" 5-star reader review

The twenty-fifth instalment in LJ Ross's globally bestselling DCI Ryan mystery series---------------------------------------------Some secrets should stay buried…When two poachers trespass on the sprawling Raby estate, they expect to find deer in their sights - not the body of a young woman lying in her running gear. But calling it in would mean confessing what they were really doing there…Instead, an anonymous tip-off lands on the desk of DCI Ryan. Soon, Ryan and his team are racing against time, with storm clouds closing in and a trail that could be washed away at any moment.When the search leads them to a disused mine, the case takes a darker turn—and what they discover below ground will shock even the most hardened detectives.Can Ryan unravel the truth before more lives are lost?Murder and mystery are peppered with romance and humour in this fast-paced crime whodunnit, set amidst the dramatic landscape of County Durham.---------------------------------------------PRAISE FOR LJ ROSS"LJ Ross is the queen of Kindle" - Sunday Telegraph"She keeps company with the best mystery writers" - The Times"Holy Island is a blockbuster" - Daily Express"A literary phenomenon" - Evening Chronicle

FROM THE MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR Get ready to be gripped by the thrilling new instalment in the globally bestselling DCI Ryan murder mystery series, the perfect mix of crime, humour and a touch of romance. Perfect for fans of Elly Griffiths and Ann Cleeves. "She keeps company with the best mystery writers" - The Times"A literary phenomenon" - Evening Chronicle---------------------------------Blood never lies... Detective Chief Inspector Ryan is living a nightmare. As one of the country's foremost murder detectives, Ryan knows he can face the worst of humanity and step into the darkest minds because, every night, he returns home to the loving arms of his wife, Anna.When he receives a call to say she's been arrested for the murder of a well-known author, he refuses to believe the evidence that seems to be piling up against her. Anna could never murder anyone. He's sure of it.Isn't he?With the case mounting against her, Ryan must search his soul to answer the question that seems to be on everybody's lips...Does he really trust the woman he married?