A cold, broken teenager lies beneath the looming shadow of his apartment building in an apparent suicide.Detective Gray stares, with tired eyes, at the body of Nick Buckingham, wondering why, at the age of 16, he would see no other choice but to jump from his balcony in such a final act … but more importantly, wondering why this teenager, who he has never met, has Detective Solomon Gray’s phone … Solomon Gray’s phone number stored in his phone …
Facing his demons, follow Detective Sergeant Solomon Gray as he tries to unravel a murky world of lies and corruption to find the answers he’s desperate for.
Dig Two Graves is the first in the No.1 Best-Selling Solomon Gray series. Set in the once grand town of Margate in the south of England, this police suspense thriller is perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, Stuart MacBride, and Peter James.
What Others Say
”… deeply emotional, a dark rollercoaster ride.”
Ed James, author of bestselling DI Fenchurch series
“A stunning book and a new series that has become a must read.”
M.W. Craven, author of the Washington Poe series
“Dig Two Graves is a smartly conceived introduction to a new series, and there are a good number of loose ends just waiting to tempt you to continue the journey.”
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What Readers Say
“It’s just too damned good, I loved it.”
“I haven’t given 5* for a while, this deserves it.”
“Read it, you won’t regret it.”
“What a joy.”
“Could not put it down.”
“Grittiness seeps out of this book from every pore.”
“The author has hooked me in yet again.”
“OMG loved this book!”
“This is a must read.”
“Keith Nixon is one hell of a writer.”
Ken Bruen, author of the Jack Taylor series
“A compelling murder mystery with a multilayered and engaging new hero. Great read.”
Mason Cross, author of the Carter Blake thriller series
“A dark, uncompromising tale of loss, murder, and revenge. Glorious noir, which takes the police procedural elements and gives them new life. I can’t wait to read the next step in Solomon Gray’s journey for answers …”
Luca Veste, author of the Murphy and Rossi crime series
“A damaged detective, haunted by a tragic past, a young son missing or dead, a man on a quest for redemption. Detective Sergeant Solomon Gray is a fine creation and Dig Two Graves is an intriguing, nourish mystery. Keith Nixon is a sparkling crime fiction talent.”
Howard Linskey, author of the Detective Ian Bradshawcrime series
“Keith Nixon does for Margate what Peter James did for Brighton … As dark and brooding as the wind-lashed shores of the North Sea, and with its disturbing echoes of the Elm Guest House scandal and suggestions of deep-seated institutional corruption, Dig Two Graves is a superb addition to the rich Brit Crime scene.”
Tim Baker, CWA shortlisted author of Fever Citymore
I liked the main character. Ending wasn’t predictable. Worth the read.
Dig Two Graves: A Gripping Crime Thriller (Solomon Gray Book 1)
By: Keith Nixon
5 out of 5 stars
The story Dig Two Graves: A Gripping Crime Thriller (Solomon Gray Book 1) by Keith Nixon is a thrilling mystery book. It is a story that hooks you in from the very beginning and I didn’t want to put it down until I had read the final page. It had me turning pages in suspense wondering what was going to happen next. The book moves at a fast pace. While reading you can’t help but wonder just who is the one responsible for the homicides that are occurring. I felt like I was trying to put together a puzzle. I enjoyed reading about the main character of Detective Sergeant Solomon Gray. He is a man that lost his son. He feels the guilt that he was there and couldn’t stop it. Not knowing if your child is just missing or dead is very trying on a parent and Gray doesn’t always make the best choices when trying to calm his mind and numb the pain. When he is called to the scene of a teenager who has died, Gray can’t help but realize the boy would be the same age as his son. What begins next is an investigation that will lead Gray down dark paths. Will Gray find the shooter of Reverend David Hill and of the other bodies that are now piling up? Read this book to find out. There are many additional characters that you are introduced to in this story. While many of them are workmates there are also those who have their own agenda and I found myself wondering who they really were. Full of drama and suspense this is a book that you don’t want to miss out on. Highly recommended reading. It is the first story in a series and I look forward to reading the next one.
It was good, had to keep reading to see what happens next
Really enjoyed this book!
Really enjoyed his writing, great book
This story really pulls you in. Well written – sad but also gripping story. Leaves lots of hanging threads that will pull you in to the follow up book.
Definitely a five star book by a five star writer. I hope to read a great deal more by Nixon. In DIG TWO GRAVES Nixon layers tragedy upon tragedy until one thinks there can be nothing left of the main character, Solomon Gray, and that there can be no redemption in the world… Then shines on the faintest glimmer of Hope..
Couldn’t get into it
This book was outstanding. The characters were well drawn Loved the British setting and the intricate plot.
great book
I loved every page, which kept carrying your forward, the whole time in suspense – and wanting more!
I ended up reating all 4 Solomon Grey Book. Testimony itself to my addiction.
Well developed complex characters, damaged ultimately successful main character, what’s no to like?
A must read. Read into the night, and saved to my library.
Now we can’t wait to read the next in the series!
Sad circumstances, but a skillful detective triumphs
Dig Two Graves (a Solomon Gray Novel, Book 1)
Keith Nixon
4 out of 5 stars
I’m a sucker for a good thriller so I was really excited to find a new to me author that not only promises to deliver a thrilling story, but introduces me to a new series as well.
The synopsis of Dig Two Graves had my curiosity immediately, the story itself took a bit for me to warm up to. When all is said and done, I feel like Keith Nixon did a fantastic job with crafting an exciting storyline with really strong, complex characters.
Keith Nixon was able to present a plot with several dark issues without overdoing it in a fast paced, entertaining manner. This is an author I really am looking forward to reading more of, I will continue on with this series!
Dig Two Graves is the first book in the Gripping Crime Thriller (aka Solomon Gray) series by Keith Nixon. It was my first book I have read of his, but he won me over as a fan. I love crime thrillers and this book fit that without being too gruesome. It kept me engaged start to finish and I didn’t want to put it down. I didn’t expect things go the way they did, and the murderers were a shock. The last pages left me hooked for book 2. Solomon Gray has to have the saddest history of any book character I’ve read, but he still has that drive and desire to solve his son’s disappearance. He isn’t the strongest of characters for a main character, but the story itself was enough to keep me hooked and wanting to keep going. I will continue reading, because I want to know what happened to Sol’s son 10 years ago. Although, I’m left wondering about the title, since there were more than 2 murders in the story.
WOW! I loved this book more than I thought I was going to! Dig Two Graves is a crime thriller written by Keith Nixon. Set in England 10 years after Detective Sergeant Solomon Gray’s 6-year old son Tom disappears at a fair. Gray goes to a crime scene that involves a 16 year old boy who appears to have committed suicide. But for some reason, he has Gray’s phone number in his mobile. Gray can’t help but compare this boy to his son. There are so many coincidences and so many plot twists that it made this book quite entertaining. I couldn’t put the book down! This book is also an emotional rollercoaster! It will have you on edge and the next you will need a box of tissues! This is definitely a book made for crime series readers! I’m so happy to have found this author and I cannot wait to read the rest of the series!
Dig Two Graves is book one in the Solomon Gray series by Keith Dixon. I have not read this author’s work before, and boy was I missing out!! I cannot remember the last time I read a crime thriller, and I now remember why I love this genre.
Solomon Gray has had an incredibly chaotic and traumatic life. Unimaginable horror becomes his constant companion. Horror that would bring most men to their knees. Not Gray. He carries scars, but keeps them hidden well. His endurance is unfathomable, his courage immeasurable. He is driven to discover the truth and solve murder mysteries. He relentlessly seeks justice and makes no apologies if he upsets people along the way. The victims don’t have a voice anymore, so he won’t stop until their stories have endings.
I admired this character immensely. His struggles were brutal and heartfelt. I was totally taken with his story and was quite shocked at how much this book touched me. I have not read a book that wasn’t a romance for years, and I am so glad I got back into crime thrillers with this title. Suspense that was total intense anticipation. A master storyteller is Keith Dixon. 5 stars.