HOLY ISLAND PB

"FROM THE MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR Get ready to be gripped by the thrilling first instalment of the bestselling DCI Ryan murder mystery series, the perfect mix of crime, humour, and a touch of romance for fans of Elly Griffiths and Ann Cleeves. ""She keeps company with the best mystery writers"" - The Times ""Holy Island is a blockbuster"" - Daily Express ""A literary phenomenon"" - Evening Chronicle --------------------------------------------- On the spectacular Northumbrian island of Lindisfarne, a killer is hiding in plain sight… Forced to take leave from his duties as a homicide detective, Detective Chief Inspector Ryan seeks sanctuary on Holy Island. But just a few days before Christmas, 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 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 deadly killer, while pagan ritual and island politics muddy the waters of their investigation. Can they overcome their differences before the killer strikes again? --------------------------------------------- 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."" 5-star reader review ""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."" 5-star reader review ""I have never been to Lindisfarne but will 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!"" 5-star reader review ""I couldn't put this book down from the minute I picked it up! A great mix of thriller, romance, i