Holy Island

The first instalment in LJ Ross's globally bestselling DCI Ryan mystery series and the Amazon UK No.1 Bestseller.

"She keeps company with the best mystery writers" - The Times

"Holy Island is a blockbuster" - Daily Express

"A literary phenomenon" - Evening Chronicle

Detective Chief Inspector Ryan retreats to Holy Island seeking sanctuary when he is forced to take sabbatical leave from his duties as a homicide detective. A few days before Christmas, his peace is shattered, and he is thrust back into the murky world of murder when a young woman is found dead amongst the ancient ruins of the nearby Priory.

When former local girl Dr Anna Taylor arrives back on the island as a police consultant, old memories swim to the surface, making her confront her difficult past. She and Ryan struggle to work together to hunt a killer who hides in plain sight, while pagan ritual and small-town politics muddy the waters of their investigation.

Murder and mystery are peppered with a sprinkling of romance and humour in this fast-paced crime whodunnit set on the spectacular Northumbrian island of Lindisfarne, cut off from the English mainland by a tidal causeway.

Readers LOVE Holy Island...

* "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 after reading this book. I enjoyed it tremendously, with enough pace and storytelling to keep me engrossed. What an imagination!"

* "I couldn't put this book down from the minute I picked it up! A great mix of thriller, romance, intrigue with a hint of humour."

* "I love a crime novel and this one did not disappoint! Great twists and turns and good ending. Looking forward to the next one."

* "Great page turner, with a lively plot that holds numerous twists and turns; keeps you guessing until the very end. Fab new author - well done!"