Author: ljross

FROM THE #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF HOLY ISLAND AND PENSHAWWhen the gods made man, they made a weapon…After uncovering a fresh wave of corruption within the ranks of Northumbria CID, Detective Chief Inspector Ryan was looking forward to an uneventful summer. But, when a young woman is shot dead on the remote army ranges of the Northumberland National Park, Ryan is called in to … ranges of the Northumberland National Park, Ryan is called in to investigate.Meanwhile, violent crimes are being committed across sites of historic importance in the North East, the perpetrator leaving only a graffitied symbol as…

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FROM THE #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF HOLY ISLANDWhen you sell your soul, the devil gives no refunds…When an old man is burned alive in a sleepy ex-mining village, Detective Chief Inspector Ryan is called in to investigate. He soon discovers that, beneath the facade of a close-knit community, the burn from decades-old betrayal still smoulders. When everyone had a motive, can he … betrayal still smoulders. When everyone had a motive, can he unravel the secrets of the past before the killer strikes again?Meanwhile, back at Northumbria CID, trouble is brewing with rumours of a mole in Ryan’s department.…

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When an escaped serial killer abducts a policewoman, Detective Chief Inspector Ryan leads a desperate campaign to prevent another murder. “LJ Ross keeps company with the best mystery writers” (The Times).

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FROM THE #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF HOLY ISLAND AND SYCAMORE GAPThe hunter becomes the hunted… name. But soon, more than his career is at stake when prominent members of the mysterious ‘Circle’ begin to die. Somebody wants Ryan’s name to be next on the coroner’s list and to survive he must unmask the devil who walks among them – before it is too late. Unfortunately for Ryan, the devil looks just like everybody else…Murder and mystery are peppered with romance and humour in this fast-paced crime whodunnit from LJ Ross, set amidst the spectacular Northumbrian landscape. more

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FROM THE #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF HOLY ISLANDHe’ll make you his angel, but first you have to die… After a turbulent time, DCI Ryan’s life is finally beginning to return to normal and he’s looking forward to spending an uneventful Easter bank holiday weekend with his fiancée. Then, on Good Friday morning he is called out to a crime scene at one of the largest cemeteries in … crime scene at one of the largest cemeteries in Newcastle. The body of a redheaded woman has been found buried in a shallow grave and the killer has given her wings,…

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THE EXPLOSIVE SEQUEL TO THE UK #1 BESTSELLER HOLY ISLAND The 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. 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…

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“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.” “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.” “I have never been to Lindisfarne but will definitely plan to go … 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!” Detective Chief Inspector Ryan…

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