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Gritty, complex and effortlessly chilling, Brolly’s Dead Eyed is a grisly crime thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat.DCI Michael Lambert thought he’d closed his last case…Yet when he’s passed a file detailing a particularly gruesome murder, Michael knows that this is no ordinary killer at work.The removal of the victim’s eyes and the Latin inscription carved into the chest is the chilling calling-card of the ‘soul jacker’: a cold-blooded murderer who struck close to Michael once before, twenty-five years ago.Now the long-buried case is being re-opened, and Michael is determined to use his inside knowledge to finally bring the killer to justice. But as the body count rises, Michael realises that his own links to the victims could mean that he is next on the killer’s list…The gripping first novel in a thrilling new crime series by Matt Brolly. Perfect for fans of Tony Parsons, Lee Child and Angela Marsons.Praise for Matt Brolly‘I would never have guessed that this is a debut novel…Dead Eyed is such an enjoyable read. Tense, dark and with quite a grip, I can''t wait for the next.’ For Winter Nights – A Bookish Blog (Top 500 Amazon Reviewer)‘Matt Brolly is a new star in the making…a very polished first novel and definitely deserves a wide audience.’ Elaine (Top 1000 Amazon Reviewer)''Dead Eyed is a very engaging and absorbing read… I will certainly be on the lookout for more books by this promising, talented author.’ Relax and Read Reviews‘Action packed, dramatic and addictive…an unputdownable read.’ Portybelle ‘WOW – what a brilliant debut novel! A tense crime thriller with a fast paced plot that is full of twists, turns and surprises – a story that keeps the reader engrossed to the very end.’ Splashes Into Books‘One word for this – riveting. Fast paced, full of twisty goodness, a well-drawn and intriguing main protagonist and a well-constructed and horrifically addictive storyline.’ ― Liz Loves Books

A fast-paced crime-thriller, full of chilling twists, turns and grisly surprises, Matt Brolly’s Dead Lucky will have you gripped from beginning to end!DCI Michael Lambert is back…When a woman is murdered, the twisted killer forcing her husband to watch her slow and painful death, DCI Michael Lambert knows that his next case might be his toughest yet.And when a second set of killings are discovered, with exactly the same MO, the race is on the find the lethal sociopath before he strikes again.But Lambert never expected to receive an anonymous call from the killer. This time, it’s personal: if Lambert doesn’t find the murderer soon, his own loved ones will be next…The gripping second novel in a thrilling new crime series by Matt Brolly. Perfect for fans of Tony Parsons, Lee Child and Angela Marsons.Praise for Dead Lucky:‘One of my books of the year… I was blown away by Mr Brolly''s plotting and gripping writing style.’ – Elaine (Top 1000 Amazon Reviewer)‘An extraordinary fast-paced, tense thriller, taking the reader on an suspense filled journey with so many twist and turns it is a stupendous, emotional roller coaster ride!’ – SplashesIntoBooks‘I was Dead Impressed with the fast paced plot; Dead Curious about who The Watcher was; Dead Impressed the author managed to fool me; Dead Surprised when the killer was revealed and felt the ending was…well…Dead Perfect!’ – CrimeBookJunkie‘A must read for all lovers of crime books’ – CrimeBookLover‘Fantastic stuff. A must read for any lovers of crime. Matt Brolly has a cracking series on his hands. ‘ – NorthernCrime‘A very engrossing police procedural that held my interest and kept me at the edge of my seat.’ – Relax and Read Reviews

Gritty, complex and effortlessly chilling, Brolly’s Dead Eyed is a grisly crime thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. DCI Michael Lambert thought he’d closed his last case… Yet when he’s passed a file detailing a particularly gruesome murder, Michael knows that this is no ordinary killer at work.The removal of the victim’s eyes and the Latin inscription carved into the chest is the chilling calling-card of the ‘soul jacker’: a cold-blooded murderer who struck close to Michael once before, twenty-five years ago.Now the long-buried case is being re-opened, and Michael is determined to use his inside knowledge to finally bring the killer to justice. But as the body count rises, Michael realises that his own links to the victims could mean that he is next on the killer’s list… The gripping first novel in a thrilling new crime series by Matt Brolly. Perfect for fans of Tony Parsons, Lee Child and Angela Marsons. Praise for Matt Brolly ‘I would never have guessed that this is a debut novel…Dead Eyed is such an enjoyable read. Tense, dark and with quite a grip, I can't wait for the next.’ For Winter Nights – A Bookish Blog (Top 500 Amazon Reviewer)‘Matt Brolly is a new star in the making…a very polished first novel and definitely deserves a wide audience.’ Elaine (Top 1000 Amazon Reviewer)'Dead Eyed is a very engaging and absorbing read… I will certainly be on the lookout for more books by this promising, talented author.’ Relax and Read Reviews‘Action packed, dramatic and addictive…an unputdownable read.’ Portybelle ‘WOW – what a brilliant debut novel! A tense crime thriller with a fast paced plot that is full of twists, turns and surprises – a story that keeps the reader engrossed to the very end.’ Splashes Into Books‘One word for this – riveting. Fast paced, full of twisty goodness, a well-drawn and intriguing main protagonist and a well-constructed and horrifically addictive storyline.’ Liz Loves Books

A fast-paced crime-thriller, full of chilling twists, turns and grisly surprises, Matt Brolly’s Dead Lucky will have you gripped from beginning to end! DCI Michael Lambert is back… When a woman is murdered, the twisted killer forcing her husband to watch her slow and painful death, DCI Michael Lambert knows that his next case might be his toughest yet.And when a second set of killings are discovered, with exactly the same MO, the race is on the find the lethal sociopath before he strikes again.But Lambert never expected to receive an anonymous call from the killer. This time, it’s personal: if Lambert doesn’t find the murderer soon, his own loved ones will be next… The gripping second novel in a thrilling new crime series by Matt Brolly. Perfect for fans of Tony Parsons, Lee Child and Angela Marsons. Praise for Dead Lucky:‘One of my books of the year… I was blown away by Mr Brolly's plotting and gripping writing style.’ – Elaine (Top 1000 Amazon Reviewer)‘An extraordinary fast-paced, tense thriller, taking the reader on an suspense filled journey with so many twist and turns it is a stupendous, emotional roller coaster ride!’ – SplashesIntoBooks‘I was Dead Impressed with the fast paced plot; Dead Curious about who The Watcher was; Dead Impressed the author managed to fool me; Dead Surprised when the killer was revealed and felt the ending was…well…Dead Perfect!’ – CrimeBookJunkie‘A must read for all lovers of crime books’ – CrimeBookLover‘Fantastic stuff. A must read for any lovers of crime. Matt Brolly has a cracking series on his hands. ‘ – NorthernCrime‘A very engrossing police procedural that held my interest and kept me at the edge of my seat.’ – Relax and Read Reviews

A chilling attack. A missing child. And a twisted killer driven to the very brink.DI Louise Blackwell is still reeling from her brother Paul's murder when she is brought back from enforced leave and tasked with solving a strange new case—the slaughter of wild sheep at Cheddar Gorge, a place shrouded in mystery and folklore.When a man is brutally attacked with a machete on the clifftop and a young girl disappears, Louise realises that the horror is just beginning. Rumours of a mythical presence near the gorge are spreading fast, and why is a local environmental cult resisting all attempts to solve the case? With the investigation into Paul's death about to be shelved and her bereaved niece to care for, Louise is under pressure—and running out of time. Can she find the girl and catch the kidnapper before her worst fears come true?Drawn deeper into the dark and shocking truth behind the crimes, she soon finds she isn't the only one with secrets to hide.

An Amazon Charts bestseller.In a small town full of secrets, everyone’s a suspect.When a body is discovered, bled dry on a beach, the sleepy seaside town of Weston-super-Mare wakes up to a nightmare. For Detective Inspector Louise Blackwell, recently transferred to the town she last saw as a child, it’s her first case on the job.The victim—Veronica Lloyd, an elderly volunteer at a local church—has puncture wounds to her hands. When a priest is found killed in a nearby church in a similarly grisly condition, it becomes clear that Blackwell is dealing with a righteous and bloody murderer. But the victims aren’t random. The killer has a vendetta and is hell-bent on exacting twisted revenge for a dark secret dating back years—and there are more murders planned.As the body count rises, Blackwell faces a race against time to solve the mystery of the murderer’s identity and put an end to the carnage. She thought she knew Weston, but the town holds more secrets than she’d ever have imagined. Who can she trust and who knows more than they are letting on?She must discover the crimes that unite the victims—before it’s too late.

Were they pushed to the edge—or over it?In the quiet coastal town of Weston-super-Mare, a body is discovered at the foot of a cliff just months after a near-identical tragedy—and Detective Inspector Louise Blackwell can’t believe it could be a coincidence.Next to the body, she discovers a note that echoes one found beside the first: Death is not the end. Louise is certain that behind these desperate acts someone is pulling the strings, but how many more will plunge to their demise before she can find out who—and why?Struggling to stay focused under the strain of her troubled brother’s disappearance with his young daughter, Louise hits a much-needed breakthrough when a third tragedy points to the involvement of a charismatic cult leader. The suspect is within her sights, but he knows she’s on to him…Short on proof and with the body count rising, can Louise intercept his deadly mission—or has she taken on an unbeatable foe?

Brutal attacks. A sinister conspiracy. Time is running out.In the quiet seaside town of Weston-super-Mare, a man is found unconscious on the beach with a strange symbol carved into his skin. The victim—a local drug addict—has no recollection of who attacked him or how he got there.The sleepy coastal community is sent into shock. And when another victim branded with the same vicious mark dies from his wounds, DI Louise Blackwell realises she is dealing with a sadistic serial killer.But why is the twisted attacker targeting Weston’s most vulnerable people? And what is the meaning behind the mysterious symbol? Still struggling to overcome her own demons in the wake of her brother’s death, Blackwell must stay one step ahead of both the killer and corrupt DCI Finch, whose meddling in the investigation makes her more determined than ever to bring him down for good.As the body count rises, and her feud with Finch puts her own life in danger, Blackwell faces a race against time to discover the dark crime that unites the victims and put an end to the carnage—before someone puts an end to her.

DI Blackwell will do anything to keep her niece safe. And the bomber knows it.When a local school is the target of a bomb threat, DI Louise Blackwell finds herself embroiled in her most personal case to date. Not only is her niece among the terrified pupils—there’s also a chilling note hidden under the device: Next time you won’t be so lucky, DI Blackwell…The explosion of a nearby caravan offers a connection…and a suspect. But when he hangs himself after interrogation, leaving another note promising more carnage, Blackwell fears there’s an accomplice.Could Tim Finch, a former DCI on remand for attempted murder, be pulling strings from prison? He certainly seems set on bringing Blackwell down, if only to derail the case against him. Or could the devious nephew of Max Walton, the serial killer Blackwell shot and killed, be seeking revenge on behalf of his uncle?As the threats escalate and pressure to solve the case mounts, Blackwell is sucked into a series of horrific events that reach a chaotic and terrifying crescendo on Weston-super-Mare’s Grand Pier. Can she stand firm against a rival hell-bent on destroying her—or will she fall into the killer’s deadly trap?

Accident? Dangerous game gone wrong? Or murder? DI Blackwell faces her toughest case yet.When the body of a young woman is discovered in a shipping container in Bristol, the police suspect she was an illegal immigrant whose death was a tragic accident. But their theory is shot down by two pieces of evidence: the container was due to ship out, not in; and, even more sinister, a video camera with a live feed was filming her from a hidden compartment.Someone watched her die. Slowly.DI Louise Blackwell is ten weeks pregnant, a fact she has largely kept to herself, and between bouts of morning sickness she now has a murder to investigate. While the docks offer few other clues, the discovery of more live feeds convinces Blackwell that there are other trapped women…and that some of them are still alive.As she scours historic missing-persons cases looking for a pattern to the abductions, Blackwell finds herself in a race against time to uncover the voyeuristic killer’s motive and stop any more women becoming caught in the cruel and deadly game. But with every step being closely monitored, can she outwit a murderer whose method means staying hidden?

From the bestselling author of the Detective Louise Blackwell series comes a story of two murders, twenty years apart. There’s only one suspect. But what if he’s innocent?Twenty years ago, in the seaside town of Galveston, Texas, Annie Randall took her dog for a walk. The dog returned. Annie did not. When her body was found, cruelly broken and posed like a runner, there was only ever one suspect: Annie’s husband, Frank. Now he’s served his time and come home – but the locals won’t let him forget. Especially when there’s a new ‘running girl’ murder…Detective Laurie Campbell remembers Annie’s case. She’s also married to the Randalls’ son. Painfully conscious of the deep wounds within her family, and still suffering from a personal tragedy of her own, Laurie takes the lead on the new investigation. As much as the finger of suspicion points to her father-in-law, something doesn’t add up. If he didn’t commit the most recent murder, is it possible he never killed Annie either? And if he didn’t, who did?As a terrifying hurricane hits Galveston, Laurie finds herself in a dangerous race against time. Can she find the answers that could heal her broken family before the wind and the waves hide them forever?

Four cities, four killers, four murders. The Alliance is just getting started.When four unconnected serial killers simultaneously commit identical murders across four different US cities, FBI Special Agent Shannon Wallace faces an unprecedented threat—a cooperative of killers working in unison. Each homicide is witnessed by a survivor, and now these lucky ones need to decide how to tell their stories to the world.Their posts about the horrific murders create a media storm and a new term is soon coined for the killers: The Alliance. As they recruit new killers into their ranks and more innocent people linked to the initial murders are killed it becomes clear that Wallace is dealing with an unprecedented threat—a deadly alliance formed to terrorize the nation with coordinated strikes.With the killers always one step ahead, the very fabric of society threatens to unravel and Wallace battles to decipher The Alliance’s endgame before they dismantle civilization city by city. In a desperate race against time, can Wallace uncover the members and motives of the Alliance and end their reign of terror before more victims wind up dead.

As the Summer Solstice nears, who will be the next target? A dark thriller from the bestselling author of the DI Louise Blackwell series.In a cave near Weston, potholers discover what they think are human remains. The bones are identified as belonging to Hugo Latchford, a boy who went missing a decade ago, and whose parents belonged to a quasi-religious cult masquerading as environmental activists. It’s not long before rumours that he was sacrificed in a midsummer ritual resurface.Returning to duty from maternity leave, DI Louise Blackwell finds herself leading the investigation, soon discovering that Hugo’s parents are still alive and the cult very much still active.As she begins to fathom the ghoulish depths of the group’s pagan beliefs, new mother Louise is profoundly disturbed by the case. And with the Summer Solstice fast approaching, she’s faced with the terrifying prospect that the group might be preparing for their next sacrifice…

Once you cross the wrong lines, there’s no turning back.For DS Liam Kilshaw, a former marine who almost died on a mission gone wrong, returning to the sea was meant to help combat his PTSD. But when he’s called out with the lifeboat crew off the rugged Cornish coast at night, the dark danger of the waves comes crashing back. The body of a young man is floating in the water, and the zip-tie marks on his wrists show this is no tragic drowning—it’s murder.It’s not the first suspicious death to shock the tight-knit community: the identical discovery of a young woman with connections to a county lines drugs gang leads Kilshaw to suspect the killings must be linked. But as the brooding Cornish coast and whispered local rumours fold darkly around him, he starts to feel he can’t trust the water or anyone in town.As the bodies keep coming, he must confront a sinister gangland underworld as well as his own demons—before tragedy strikes even closer to home.

A body on the beach. A myth come to life. And a killer who won’t stop…When a mutilated body washes up on Sennen Beach, DS Liam Kilshaw is plunged into a case as dark and unforgiving as the Cornish winter. With the victim’s face so severely disfigured that identification is impossible, whispers of a local superstition begin to surface—the killing bears a chilling resemblance to the legend of Bucca Dhu, a vengeful sea demon said to demand human sacrifice.But myths don’t murder people. When a second body is discovered just above the high-tide line, Kilshaw knows he’s racing against time. A missing crew member, a lost shipping container and a trail of cryptic clues all point to something far more sinister.In a place where folklore and reality blur, Kilshaw must uncover the truth—before the killer strikes again.

An ancient legend reborn. A killer recreating dark rituals. And a detective racing to break the circle before it’s complete.When the body of a teenage girl is found posed in the Merry Maidens stone circle, her face coated in clay and ochre, DS Liam Kilshaw is drawn into a case where near-forgotten fictions bleed into brutal fact.With echoes of an old folktale of dancers turned to stone, the scene is more about staging than superstition. And when two skeletons are unearthed beneath a nearby stone, Kilshaw realises the past is far from dead and buried.As he hunts for a missing farmhand linked to the girl, more victims surface, each placed with ritual precision in remote ancient sites. With the noose tightening, Kilshaw must decipher centuries-old secrets to break the circle. Because in this deadly game of ancient rites and cold-blooded murder, the killer is saving the most important sacrifice for last.A haunting crime thriller where medieval legends collide with modern murder, perfect for fans of LJ Ross and Peter James.

Gritty, complex and effortlessly chilling, Brolly’s Dead Eyed is a grisly crime thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. DCI Michael Lambert thought he’d closed his last case… Yet when he’s passed a file detailing a particularly gruesome murder, Michael knows that this is no ordinary killer at work.The removal of the victim’s eyes and the Latin inscription carved into the chest is the chilling calling-card of the ‘soul jacker’: a cold-blooded murderer who struck close to Michael once before, twenty-five years ago.Now the long-buried case is being re-opened, and Michael is determined to use his inside knowledge to finally bring the killer to justice. But as the body count rises, Michael realises that his own links to the victims could mean that he is next on the killer’s list… The gripping first novel in a thrilling new crime series by Matt Brolly. Perfect for fans of Tony Parsons, Lee Child and Angela Marsons. Praise for Matt Brolly ‘I would never have guessed that this is a debut novel…Dead Eyed is such an enjoyable read. Tense, dark and with quite a grip, I can't wait for the next.’ For Winter Nights – A Bookish Blog (Top 500 Amazon Reviewer)‘Matt Brolly is a new star in the making…a very polished first novel and definitely deserves a wide audience.’ Elaine (Top 1000 Amazon Reviewer)'Dead Eyed is a very engaging and absorbing read… I will certainly be on the lookout for more books by this promising, talented author.’ Relax and Read Reviews‘Action packed, dramatic and addictive…an unputdownable read.’ Portybelle ‘WOW – what a brilliant debut novel! A tense crime thriller with a fast paced plot that is full of twists, turns and surprises – a story that keeps the reader engrossed to the very end.’ Splashes Into Books‘One word for this – riveting. Fast paced, full of twisty goodness, a well-drawn and intriguing main protagonist and a well-constructed and horrifically addictive storyline.’ Liz Loves Books

A fast-paced crime-thriller, full of chilling twists, turns and grisly surprises, Matt Brolly’s Dead Lucky will have you gripped from beginning to end! DCI Michael Lambert is back… When a woman is murdered, the twisted killer forcing her husband to watch her slow and painful death, DCI Michael Lambert knows that his next case might be his toughest yet.And when a second set of killings are discovered, with exactly the same MO, the race is on the find the lethal sociopath before he strikes again.But Lambert never expected to receive an anonymous call from the killer. This time, it’s personal: if Lambert doesn’t find the murderer soon, his own loved ones will be next… The gripping second novel in a thrilling new crime series by Matt Brolly. Perfect for fans of Tony Parsons, Lee Child and Angela Marsons. Praise for Dead Lucky:‘One of my books of the year… I was blown away by Mr Brolly's plotting and gripping writing style.’ – Elaine (Top 1000 Amazon Reviewer)‘An extraordinary fast-paced, tense thriller, taking the reader on an suspense filled journey with so many twist and turns it is a stupendous, emotional roller coaster ride!’ – SplashesIntoBooks‘I was Dead Impressed with the fast paced plot; Dead Curious about who The Watcher was; Dead Impressed the author managed to fool me; Dead Surprised when the killer was revealed and felt the ending was…well…Dead Perfect!’ – CrimeBookJunkie‘A must read for all lovers of crime books’ – CrimeBookLover‘Fantastic stuff. A must read for any lovers of crime. Matt Brolly has a cracking series on his hands. ‘ – NorthernCrime‘A very engrossing police procedural that held my interest and kept me at the edge of my seat.’ – Relax and Read Reviews

Kommissarie Louise Blackwell kämpar fortfarande med följderna av en personlig tragedi när ett nytt och märkligt fall hamnar på hennes bord. Någon har slaktat vilda får vid den mytomspunna ravinen i Cheddar, och polisen har inga spår efter gärningspersonen. Den underliga incidenten visar sig dock vara början på något oändligt mycket mörkare när en man kort därpå blir brutalt attackerad med en machete, och en ung flicka kidnappas under en promenad. Polisen famlar efter ledtrådar och rykten sprids snabbt i det lilla samhället Cheddar. Kan ett kollektiv med miljöaktivister och deras motstånd till byggplanerna i området ha något med saken att göra? Eller är det ännu ett blindspår i en allt snårigare utredning? Klockan tickar för Louise och hennes kollegor, väl medvetna om att tiden snart rinner ut för den kidnappade flickan. Farlig sanning är den tredje delen i serien om kommissarie Louise Blackwell.

Kommissarie Louise Blackwell kämpar fortfarande med följderna av en personlig tragedi när ett nytt och märkligt fall hamnar på hennes bord. Någon har slaktat vilda får vid den mytomspunna ravinen i Cheddar, och polisen har inga spår efter gärningspersonen. Den underliga incidenten visar sig dock vara början på något oändligt mycket mörkare när en man kort därpå blir brutalt attackerad med en machete, och en ung flicka kidnappas under en promenad. Polisen famlar efter ledtrådar och rykten sprids snabbt i det lilla samhället Cheddar. Kan ett kollektiv med miljöaktivister och deras motstånd till byggplanerna i området ha något med saken att göra? Eller är det ännu ett blindspår i en allt snårigare utredning? Klockan tickar för Louise och hennes kollegor, väl medvetna om att tiden snart rinner ut för den kidnappade flickan. Farlig sanning är den tredje delen i serien om kommissarie Louise Blackwell.

En man hittas medvetslös på stranden i den sömniga lilla kuststaden Weston-super-Mare. Någon har bränt en märklig symbol på hans hud, och han har inget minne av vem som attackerade honom eller hur han hamnade där. När ytterligare en person attackeras och märks på samma sätt, denna gång med dödlig utgång, tvingas kommissarie Louise Blackwell inse att de har att göra med en sadistisk serieförbrytare. Den annars så lugna lilla staden är i chock, och Louise söker desperat efter svar. Vem angriper samhällets mest sårbara? Och vad är meningen med den mystiska symbolen? Samtidigt gör chefskommissarie Finch, Louises korrupta chef och före detta kollega, tillvaron allt svårare för henne. Snart är inte bara utredningen i fara utan även Louises liv. Kan hon hitta offrens gemensamma nämnare och den mörka sanningen bakom morden innan allt är för sent? Märkt offer är den fjärde delen i serien om kommissarie Louise Blackwell.

En man hittas medvetslös på stranden i den sömniga lilla kuststaden Weston-super-Mare. Någon har bränt en märklig symbol på hans hud, och han har inget minne av vem som attackerade honom eller hur han hamnade där. När ytterligare en person attackeras och märks på samma sätt, denna gång med dödlig utgång, tvingas kommissarie Louise Blackwell inse att de har att göra med en sadistisk serieförbrytare. Den annars så lugna lilla staden är i chock, och Louise söker desperat efter svar. Vem angriper samhällets mest sårbara? Och vad är meningen med den mystiska symbolen? Samtidigt gör chefskommissarie Finch, Louises korrupta chef och före detta kollega, tillvaron allt svårare för henne. Snart är inte bara utredningen i fara utan även Louises liv. Kan hon hitta offrens gemensamma nämnare och den mörka sanningen bakom morden innan allt är för sent? Märkt offer är den fjärde delen i serien om kommissarie Louise Blackwell.

Ett lik hittas på stranden i den sömniga lilla kuststaden Weston-super-Mare och det står snart klart att det rör sig om ett brutalt mord. Offret, en äldre dam verksam som volontär i den lokala församlingen, har tappats på allt blod och bär spår av djupa sticksår i händerna. Kommissarie Louise Blackwell, som nyligen återvänt till staden där hon växte upp, tar sig an fallet. När ytterligare ett mord sker, denna gång en präst som hittas mördad på liknande sätt i kyrkan, tvingas Louise Blackwell inse att en mördare som väljer sina offer utifrån en högst beräknande och utstuderad agenda går lös. Spåren leder bakåt i tiden och nu inleds en kamp mot klockan – kan Blackwell hitta den skyldiga innan mördaren skördar fler offer? Och vem kan hon egentligen lita på? Mörkt hav är den första delen i serien om Louise Blackwell.

Ett lik hittas på stranden i den sömniga lilla kuststaden Weston-super-Mare och det står snart klart att det rör sig om ett brutalt mord. Offret, en äldre dam verksam som volontär i den lokala församlingen, har tappats på allt blod och bär spår av djupa sticksår i händerna. Kommissarie Louise Blackwell, som nyligen återvänt till staden där hon växte upp, tar sig an fallet. När ytterligare ett mord sker, denna gång en präst som hittas mördad på liknande sätt i kyrkan, tvingas Louise Blackwell inse att en mördare som väljer sina offer utifrån en högst beräknande och utstuderad agenda går lös. Spåren leder bakåt i tiden och nu inleds en kamp mot klockan – kan Blackwell hitta den skyldiga innan mördaren skördar fler offer? Och vem kan hon egentligen lita på? Mörkt hav är den första delen i serien om Louise Blackwell.

En kvinna hittas död vid foten av en klippa i den sömniga lilla kuststaden Weston-super-Mare, bara ett par månader efter det att en annan kvinna hittats död under liknande omständigheter. Kommissarie Louise Blackwell är övertygad om att det inte är ett sammanträffande och att någon mer är inblandad i de tragiska dödsfallen men bevisen uteblir. När en möjlig koppling mellan de två kvinnorna äntligen uppdagas leder spåren till en karismatisk andlig vägledare som erbjuder sina trogna lärjungar stöd och omtanke. Men vad döljer sig egentligen under den charmiga ytan? Och kommer Louise hitta gåtans lösning innan allt är för sent? Dödligt fall är den andra delen i serien om kommissarie Louise Blackwell.