DCI Ryan’s North East Ever thought of retracing the footsteps of DCI Ryan and DS Phillips in the North East of England? Because of the two different threads the investigations are perhaps not as in depth or drawn out as they may have been in the past, but it works for this book and I think the balance is just about right. Even as the settings are a character in themselves, the novels are by no means a tourist guide to the locality as the stories are more about the characters that populate the novels.

This is the 30th book, but considering Alex has survived "Kill Alex Cross" before, chances are he survives this one.It's a scene which appears obvious to us as readers, and the fact that the warning signs are all there, but to a teenager pushing their own boundaries some fifteen years ago, the naivety assures a lack of awareness that can only result in tragedy. I would point out, to those reading the above blurb, that, although the DCI Ryan books are mainly set in Northumberland, some of his cases bring him as far south as Durham City and Teesdale. Weaving in eerie isolated parks, foggy evenings and a setting in the historic 2000-year-old Hadrian’s Wall, the fast-paced detective thriller will have you in thrall from the first page to the last. Book 10 Frank doesn’t smoke and has been married 6 months , book 11 he’s having a cigarette and still why with makenzie! The cult, run by some of the most influential members of the society could have high-ranking law enforcement officers among its adherents.

J. Ross, though she was still unsatisfied with her career that would not give her the flexibility she desired to have as a mother. Struggling to find a killer that is hiding in plain sight, while navigating small town politics and pagan rituals that muddy the waters, romance is blossoming between the two tortured souls, threatening to slow down the investigation. M. Kaye whose novel Far Pavillions she read for hours at a time enchanted by the vivid descriptions and the romance. Thinking of a creative venture that would take her away from her job, she fell pregnant with her son. I also spotted that Kevin Whateley is among the Audible voice cast and wondered if Bolam Park exists or is an homage to the eponymous actor (his New Tricks co-star Alun Armstrong is also one of the familiar voices).Murder and mystery are peppered with romance and humour in this fast-paced crime whodunnit, set amidst the spectacular Northumbrian landscape. LJ Ross is still one of my favourite authors and I shall never become tired of reading about Ryan and his team and the beautiful north-east.

This is a crime novel after all, and what better way to start with the creeping sense of the darkness soon to come? Another fine addition to the series, with the usual blend of humour, mystery, tension and romance that fans have come to love. Second to this, but no less important, is Mel's determination to get to the bottom of what really happened to her sister, in spite of being sidelined from the investigation. The members of The Circle the cult that he had infiltrated and destroyed in “Holy Land” seem to have reemerged. The idea for the first novel in the series came while she was traveling to Edinburgh with her husband.When a cantankerous old woman dies at her home in the sleepy, picturesque village of Bamburgh, DCI Ryan doesn't think much of it-except, that is, for the small matter of it having been his wife who happened to find her body. Ryan and co are all on top form too, with spidey senses tingling as a new threat appears on the periphery of the team, someone they can't immediately trust and rightly so. Ultimately the primary murderer got his comeuppance, the surviving twin gained redemption, justice was done and it ended on a satisfying note. Sycamore Gap”, the second novel in the DCI Ryan series of novels is an excellent novel about the adventures of the handsome and troubled Detective Chief Inspector Ryan.

With a new DCS to contend with and hundreds of cold case files to sift through, the chances of uncovering a dormant killer seem unlikely. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. They're not quite Hacker bad - I'm not sure that he can be rivalled - but they are a truly vile character who you'll be glad to see the back of. Meanwhile, after a recent revelation about her sister, DC Melanie Yates’ quest to avenge her death is becoming an obsession—much to the concern of those around her.

Meanwhile, after a recent revelation about her sister, DC Melanie Yates' quest to avenge her death is becoming an obsession-much to the concern of those around her. The DCI Ryan Mysteries are set in Northumberland, which is a region of England that the author is particularly familiar with, given that she grew up there. I dare say that there is so much packed into the little book ot could have been spread over two stories. Set on the historic Holy Island otherwise known as Lindisfarne, “Holy Island” is a gripping novel that introduces Detective Chief Inspector Ryan.