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Broken House
An addictive British crime thriller series featuring police dogs from a must-read author
Series: PC Lucy Halliday
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Brief Description
The truth never stays buried. Lauren Shaw went missing ten years ago, her house left to rot. But new evidence shows that she didn't start a new life—someone ended it. PC Lucy Halliday and her police dog Moss are called in as part of the search,...
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Dog handler PC Lucy Halliday and DCI Jack Ellis find a body near an infamous derelict house, leading them to a ten-year-old sexual assault cold case. A gritty crime thriller.
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The truth never stays buried.
Lauren Shaw went missing ten years ago, her house left to rot. But new evidence shows that she didn't start a new life—someone ended it.
PC Lucy Halliday and her police dog Moss are called in as part of the search, and it doesn't take Moss long to track down human remains. DCI Jack Ellis leads the case, but their friendship is on a knife edge after he kept a huge secret from her. A secret about Lucy's own past. And one she can't ignore any longer.
A strange feeling hangs over the house—Lauren's husband never returned there. And her sister is desperately trying to hide something.
Can Lucy and Jack put their issues behind them and finally uncover the terrible truth about Broken House?
A dark and thrilling police procedural featuring dog handler PC Lucy Halliday. Perfect for fans of Jane Casey, Robert Bryndza, and Cara Hunter.
Praise for Broken House
'A masterful and disturbing journey into the heart of misogyny and the devastation wreaked on those who are trapped in its grasp. Bold and compelling' – Heather Critchlow
'Full of unexpected twists and heart-pounding moments, this series just gets better and better' – Cressida McLaughlin
'Broken House is both gripping and poignant. If you love well-crafted characters that leap off the page, detailed police procedurals with real bite and heart-in-the-mouth twists and turns, then this one is for you. I absolutely loved it! And am still completely in love with Moss. One to watch out for.' – Rachel Wolf
What readers are saying about Broken House
‘I got pulled into this story from the first page, and I did not want to put it down’
‘Louisa Scarr can do no wrong in my eyes!’
‘I love this series, Louisa Scarr is one of my favourite authors’
‘It was full of twists and turns, gripping, gritty, some nail-biting moments and unputdownable. More please!!’
‘Incredible book … Five stars for Broken House!’
‘Scarr delivers another tightly plotted, multi-layered story full of suspense, drama, and unexpected twists.’
‘Absolute perfection’
‘I absolutely love this series … Her books are gripping, keep you guessing and on edge’
‘Another great addition to this excellent series’
Series: PC Lucy Halliday
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Gallows Wood
The signs are unmistakable. The dog halts, his nose up, nostrils quivering. Every inch of him is poised. Moss has a scent. When a hand is found in Gallows Wood, PC Lucy Halliday and her specialist search dog Moss must find the rest of the body. What they uncover is a killer's dumping ground. Like every case since her husband's...Paperback$2100Elsewhere:$2299Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
Memorial Park
Every family’s worst nightmare… Three-year-old Rosie Logan is missing. Her mother, Maria, turned away for just one moment and now her life is changed forever. It falls to PC Lucy Halliday and her police dogs, Moss and Iggy, to find the girl, under the direction of Lucy’s boss and friend, DCI Jack Ellis. The case brings up old trauma for...Paperback$2599Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
Broken House
The truth never stays buried. Lauren Shaw went missing ten years ago, her house left to rot. But new evidence shows that she didn't start a new life—someone ended it. PC Lucy Halliday and her police dog Moss are called in as part of the search, and it doesn't take Moss long to track down human remains. DCI Jack Ellis...PaperbackSold Out
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781835980774
Publisher: Canelo
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 16 October 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Canelo Crime
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 12.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 384
About the Author
Louisa Scarr studied Psychology at the University of Southampton and has lived in and around the city ever since. She works as a freelance copywriter and editor, and when she's not writing, she can be found pounding the streets in running shoes or swimming in muddy lakes.
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Gallows Wood
The signs are unmistakable. The dog halts, his nose up, nostrils quivering. Every inch of him is poised. Moss has a scent. When a hand is found in Gallows Wood, PC Lucy Halliday and her specialist search dog Moss must find the rest of the body. What they uncover is a killer's dumping ground. Like every case since her husband's...Paperback$2100Elsewhere:$2299Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
Memorial Park
Every family’s worst nightmare… Three-year-old Rosie Logan is missing. Her mother, Maria, turned away for just one moment and now her life is changed forever. It falls to PC Lucy Halliday and her police dogs, Moss and Iggy, to find the girl, under the direction of Lucy’s boss and friend, DCI Jack Ellis. The case brings up old trauma for...Paperback$2599Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
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