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Keep No Secrets

Get ready for the unputdownable new murder mystery in the Hidden Norfolk series, from multi-million-copy bestselling author J M Dalgliesh. 
 
A family estate with a deadly secret… 
 
When a young man’s body is discovered on a remote stretch of farmland in Norfolk, DI Tom Janssen’s quiet morning is shattered. 
 
He is surprised to learn that the victim was a stable hand at Vale Racing – a yard steeped in tradition, where reputation and credibility are everything. 
 
It isn’t long before Tom finds bitter rivalries hidden beneath the surface of the Vale family estate. Whispers spread that the yard’s future is at risk. And the victim’s private life – which he kept secret, even from those closest to him – begins to emerge. 
 
When another dead body turns up, Tom realises that everyone on the estate is lying to him. No one wants the truth to come to light. But which of them is capable of murder? 
 
Readers love J M Dalgliesh: 
 
‘Fantastic’ &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; 
 
‘The best detective series I’ve read’ &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; 
 
‘You can’t put these books down’ &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; 
 
‘J M Dalgliesh never disappoints’ &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; 
 
‘Like watching Shetland on TV’ &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; 
 
‘So much tension’ &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088;

J M Dalgliesh is an internationally bestselling author whose atmospheric, gripping mystery novels have topped the Amazon charts in the UK, US, Canada and Australia. Listed in the top 10 most-read authors of the last decade on Amazon UK, Jason has written more than 30 novels to date and is best known for his Dark Yorkshire, Hidden Norfolk and Misty Isle series, which have sold more than 4.6 million copies worldwide and been translated into multiple languages. His work is currently in development for television by an award-winning production team. Born on the south coast of England, Jason has lived in various parts of rural England and Scotland. He now resides in Norfolk with his wife and two young children. 
 
You can follow Jason on Facebook and Instagram, or sign up to his newsletter on his website: jmdalgliesh.com

Get ready for the unputdownable new murder mystery in the Hidden Norfolk series, from multi-million-copy bestselling author J M Dalgliesh. 
 
*AN INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER* 
 
A family estate with a deadly secret… 
 
When a young man’s body is discovered on a remote stretch of farmland in Norfolk, DI Tom Janssen’s quiet morning is shattered. 
 
He is surprised to learn that the victim was a stable hand at Vale Racing – a yard steeped in tradition, where reputation and credibility are everything. 
 
It isn’t long before Tom finds bitter rivalries hidden beneath the surface of the Vale family estate. Whispers spread that the yard’s future is at risk. And the victim’s private life – which he kept secret, even from those closest to him – begins to emerge. 
 
When another dead body turns up, Tom realises that everyone on the estate is lying to him. No one wants the truth to come to light. But which of them is capable of murder? 
 
Readers love J M Dalgliesh: 
 
‘Fantastic’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW 
 
‘The best detective series I’ve read’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW 
 
‘You can’t put these books down’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW 
 
‘J M Dalgliesh never disappoints’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW 
 
‘Like watching Shetland on TV’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW 
 
‘So much tension’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW

The Missing Dead

Discover the addictive new murder mystery in the globally bestselling Misty Isle series, featuring Detective Inspector Duncan McAdam. The perfect Scottish crime novel for fans of Ian Rankin, Ann Cleeves and Elly Griffiths. 
 
THE MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR 
 
One murder. Three empty graves. And a secret worth killing for... 
 
D.I. Duncan McAdam is called to a remote cemetery on the Isle of Skye to investigate a desecrated grave. The deceased was the skipper of a trawler, whose crew all died in mysterious circumstances. One man fell to his death; the second took his own life; the third jumped from a rocky clifftop. Only one crewman remains. 
 
When Duncan goes to interview the skipper’s widow, he finds her house ransacked - there's blood on the floor and a body in the boot of her car. 
 
As the case begins to spiral, Duncan’s challenges with his son come back to haunt him. Can he find the only surviving crew member before it’s too late? What secrets did these men take with them to their graves? And why is someone willing to kill to unearth them now? 
 
Readers love The Missing Dead: 
‘I loved this book from start to finish &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088;‘I couldn't put this book down’ &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088;‘You can’t put these books down’ &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088;‘Brilliant in every way’ &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088;‘Like watching Shetland on TV’ &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; 
 
‘Best one yet’ &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088;

The unputdownable new novel in the No.1 digital bestselling Misty Isle series, starring DI Duncan McAdam. 
 
Some secrets can’t be buried… 
 
D.I. Duncan McAdam is called to a cemetery to investigate a desecrated grave. The deceased was the skipper of a trawler with a chequered past. Its crew all died in mysterious circumstances - one man fell to his death; the second took his own life; the third jumped from a rocky clifftop. Only one crewman remains. 
 
When Duncan goes to interview the skipper’s widow, he finds her house ransacked, blood on the floor, and a body in the boot of her car. He soon realises that everyone on board that trawler was hiding something - and it all leads back to one stormy night at sea years ago. 
 
As the case begins to spiral, Duncan’s own personal challenges with his son come back to haunt him. Can he find the only surviving crew member before it’s too late? What secrets did these men take with them to their graves? And why is someone willing to kill to unearth them now? 
 
Readers love J M Dalgliesh: 
‘Fantastic’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘The best detective series I’ve read’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘You can’t put these books down’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘J M Dalgliesh never disappoints’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘Like watching Shetland on TV’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘So much tension’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW

Divided House

Discover the new name in crime fiction that readers are describing as unmissable! 
 
The public face. A private reality. Sometimes, the dead have a lot to hide... 
 
DI Nathaniel Caslin’s life is a mess. He works the minimum, abuses substances to survive the day and drinks his nights away. A once-promising career is in freefall. Investigating the death of an ex-serviceman in police custody, reveals the disappearance of a young family. No-one noticed. No-one seems to care. 
 
In the grip of a bitter, Yorkshire winter, a family home reluctantly offers up its grisly secrets. Out on the moors, a murder scene of horrific brutality demands Caslin's focused attention. In the search for answers, is anyone who they claim to be? Haunted by the ghosts of the past, Caslin is pushed to his limits. Will this case break him or be his path to redemption? 
 
Dark, terrifying and complex, Divided House is the first novel in the #1 internationally best selling Dark Yorkshire Series from the multi-million-copy bestselling British crime writer, JM Dalgliesh, author of the Hidden Norfolk books. 
 
Readers LOVE J M Dalgliesh: 
 
‘Fantastic’&#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; 
‘The best detective series I’ve read’ &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; 
‘You can’t put these books down’ &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; 
‘J M Dalgliesh never disappoints’ &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; 
‘Like watching Shetland on TV’ &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; 
‘So much tension’ &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088;

Discover the new name in crime fiction that readers are describing as unmissable! 
 
The public face. A private reality. Sometimes, the dead have a lot to hide... 
 
DI Nathaniel Caslin’s life is a mess. He works the minimum, abuses substances to survive the day and drinks his nights away. A once-promising career is in freefall. Investigating the death of an ex-serviceman in police custody, reveals the disappearance of a young family. No-one noticed. No-one seems to care. 
 
In the grip of a bitter, Yorkshire winter, a family home reluctantly offers up its grisly secrets. Out on the moors, a murder scene of horrific brutality demands Caslin's focused attention. In the search for answers, is anyone who they claim to be? Haunted by the ghosts of the past, Caslin is pushed to his limits. Will this case break him or be his path to redemption? 
 
Dark, terrifying and complex, Divided House is the first novel in the #1 internationally best selling Dark Yorkshire Series from the multi-million-copy bestselling British crime writer, JM Dalgliesh, author of the Hidden Norfolk books.

Blacklight

Two women are missing. One who has it all. The other, has lost everything… 
 
DI Nathaniel Caslin is in conflict with his inner demons. His career is resurgent but the greater battle, that with his addiction, is still raging… and he is losing. 
 
An abandoned car and a desperate call to the police, lead Caslin into the heart of two families where secrets and lies are a way of life. What links the fate of an MP's granddaughter and that of a recovering drug addict, working in the sex trade? 
 
Past horrors and personal scandals tag with the present, as the tension mounts. Trust in those closest to him is brought into question, as Caslin pursues a deadly adversary. Lives hang in the balance and all the while, the clock is ticking… 
 
Dark, chilling and complex, Blacklight is a gripping thriller from the multi-million-copy bestselling British crime writer, JM Dalgliesh, author of the Hidden Norfolk series, perfect for crime noir fans. 
 
Readers LOVE J M Dalgliesh: 
 
‘Fantastic’&#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; 
‘The best detective series I’ve read’ &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; 
‘You can’t put these books down’ &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; 
‘J M Dalgliesh never disappoints’ &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; 
‘Like watching Shetland on TV’ &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; 
‘So much tension’ &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088;

Two women are missing. One who has it all. The other, has lost everything… 
 
DI Nathaniel Caslin is in conflict with his inner demons. His career is resurgent but the greater battle, that with his addiction, is still raging… and he is losing. 
 
An abandoned car and a desperate call to the police, lead Caslin into the heart of two families where secrets and lies are a way of life. What links the fate of an MP's granddaughter and that of a recovering drug addict, working in the sex trade? 
 
Past horrors and personal scandals tag with the present, as the tension mounts. Trust in those closest to him is brought into question, as Caslin pursues a deadly adversary. Lives hang in the balance and all the while, the clock is ticking… 
 
Dark, chilling and complex, Blacklight is a gripping thriller from the multi-million-copy bestselling British crime writer, JM Dalgliesh, author of the Hidden Norfolk series, perfect for crime noir fans.

The Dogs in the Street

A murdered family-man. A young woman tortured and set on fire. A face from the past… 
 
DI Nathaniel Caslin is stable, for the first time in years. Now, he can look to the future, or so he thought. Granting a small favour to a friend, can often be anything but simple... 
 
When the only link between two apparently random murders appears to be an aging, Catholic priest, Caslin is thrust into a world of long-buried secrets. Drawing unwanted attention from the intelligence services, he must consider if the man he once trusted above all others, is now playing by his own rules. With professional killers circling, Caslin must face uncomfortable truths about those seeking redemption. Sometimes, justice is best served from the wrong side of the law. 
 
With the net tightening, the level of threat increases. Will Caslin, along with those closest to him, be the last victims of a forgotten conflict? 
 
Haunting, dark and intense, The Dogs in the Street is a fast-paced thriller from the multi-million-copy bestselling British crime writer, JM Dalgliesh, author of the Hidden Norfolk series. 
 
Readers LOVE J M Dalgliesh: 
‘Fantastic’&#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; 
‘The best detective series I’ve read’ &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; 
‘You can’t put these books down’ &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; 
‘J M Dalgliesh never disappoints’ &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; 
‘Like watching Shetland on TV’ &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; 
‘So much tension’ &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088;

A murdered family-man. A young woman tortured and set on fire. A face from the past… 
 
DI Nathaniel Caslin is stable, for the first time in years. Now, he can look to the future, or so he thought. Granting a small favour to a friend, can often be anything but simple... 
 
When the only link between two apparently random murders appears to be an aging, Catholic priest, Caslin is thrust into a world of long-buried secrets. Drawing unwanted attention from the intelligence services, he must consider if the man he once trusted above all others, is now playing by his own rules. With professional killers circling, Caslin must face uncomfortable truths about those seeking redemption. Sometimes, justice is best served from the wrong side of the law. 
 
With the net tightening, the level of threat increases. Will Caslin, along with those closest to him, be the last victims of a forgotten conflict? 
 
Haunting, dark and intense, The Dogs in the Street is a fast-paced thriller from the multi-million-copy bestselling British crime writer, JM Dalgliesh, author of the Hidden Norfolk series.

Blood Money

Discover the writer who readers are describing as unmissable! 
 
A businessman found hanged. A tortured and mutilated loaner. High finance has never been so deadly… 
 
DI Nathaniel Caslin is spiralling toward a professional crisis. His biggest case in years has collapsed amid accusations of police intimidation. A rebuilt reputation is now facing ruin… As the extremes of nationalist hate descend upon York, a refugee is tortured to death while a straightforward case of a bankrupt’s suicide proves to be anything but simple. 
 
How does an enigmatic campaigner with a secret to keep link these two disparate worlds? Shining a light onto corporate finance draws Caslin to those who prefer to live in the shadows. 
 
Making money, concealing wealth, protecting what you have… comes at a price. Your enemies - your friends - may find the true cost is underwritten in blood… 
 
Gripping, fast-paced and full of suspense, Blood Money is the fourth novel released in the No.1 international bestselling Dark Yorkshire series penned by the multi-million-copy bestselling crime writer, J M Dalgliesh, author of the Hidden Norfolk series. 
 
*Enjoyable as a standalone thriller or as the latest in the series* 
 
Readers LOVE J M Dalgliesh: 
‘Fantastic’&#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; 
‘The best detective series I’ve read’ &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; 
‘You can’t put these books down’ &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; 
‘J M Dalgliesh never disappoints’ &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; 
‘Like watching Shetland on TV’ &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; 
‘So much tension’ &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088;

Discover the writer who readers are describing as unmissable! 
 
A businessman found hanged. A tortured and mutilated loaner. High finance has never been so deadly… 
 
DI Nathaniel Caslin is spiralling toward a professional crisis. His biggest case in years has collapsed amid accusations of police intimidation. A rebuilt reputation is now facing ruin… As the extremes of nationalist hate descend upon York, a refugee is tortured to death while a straightforward case of a bankrupt’s suicide proves to be anything but simple. 
 
How does an enigmatic campaigner with a secret to keep link these two disparate worlds? Shining a light onto corporate finance draws Caslin to those who prefer to live in the shadows. 
 
Making money, concealing wealth, protecting what you have… comes at a price. Your enemies - your friends - may find the true cost is underwritten in blood… 
 
Gripping, fast-paced and full of suspense, Blood Money is the fourth novel released in the No.1 international bestselling Dark Yorkshire series penned by the multi-million-copy bestselling crime writer, J M Dalgliesh, author of the Hidden Norfolk series. 
 
*Enjoyable as a standalone thriller or as the latest in the series*

Fear the Past

A murder without motive. A downtown bombing. The sins of the past revisited… 
 
DI Nathaniel Caslin is heading up a specialist unit, an opportunity to make a real difference. Little does he know, decisions taken decades previously are about to threaten all that he holds dear… Gangland tensions are on the rise as an uneasy peace is fractured in spectacular fashion. Two warring factions are lining up to unseat the other. Old adversaries rekindle their passion to exact revenge whilst the next generation seek to make a name for themselves. 
 
Meanwhile, Caslin is asked to investigate the mysterious murder of a private detective, revealing the vested interests of a multitude of figures. Finding himself walking the line between upholding the law and delivering justice, Caslin sees the past returning to haunt those around him. A crime perpetrated years previously sends ripples far and wide. Some people have much to gain whilst others have so much to lose… none more so than Caslin himself… 
 
Intense, suspenseful and gripping from the first page to the last, Fear the Past is the latest instalment in the international bestselling crime series by the multi-million-copy bestselling author, J M Dalgliesh, the author of the Hidden Norfolk series. 
 
Readers LOVE J M Dalgliesh: 
‘Fantastic’&#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; 
‘The best detective series I’ve read’ &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; 
‘You can’t put these books down’ &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; 
‘J M Dalgliesh never disappoints’ &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; 
‘Like watching Shetland on TV’ &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; 
‘So much tension’ &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088;

A murder without motive. A downtown bombing. The sins of the past revisited… 
 
DI Nathaniel Caslin is heading up a specialist unit, an opportunity to make a real difference. Little does he know, decisions taken decades previously are about to threaten all that he holds dear… Gangland tensions are on the rise as an uneasy peace is fractured in spectacular fashion. Two warring factions are lining up to unseat the other. Old adversaries rekindle their passion to exact revenge whilst the next generation seek to make a name for themselves. 
 
Meanwhile, Caslin is asked to investigate the mysterious murder of a private detective, revealing the vested interests of a multitude of figures. Finding himself walking the line between upholding the law and delivering justice, Caslin sees the past returning to haunt those around him. A crime perpetrated years previously sends ripples far and wide. Some people have much to gain whilst others have so much to lose… none more so than Caslin himself… 
 
Intense, suspenseful and gripping from the first page to the last, Fear the Past is the latest instalment in the international bestselling crime series by the multi-million-copy bestselling author, J M Dalgliesh, the author of the Hidden Norfolk series.

The Sixth Precept

A killer stalks his prey. The five precepts are laid down. The sixth will be his own... 
 
DI Nathaniel Caslin has earned the freedom to run his case load as he sees fit, bypassing the hierarchical constraints with his specialist unit. Little does he know a deadly adversary is walking the streets of York. One who will push the team to their psychological limits... 
 
Reluctantly agreeing to a joint investigation alongside a detective from the Drug Squad, Caslin is perplexed by the multiple homicides of a number of addicts. Poisoned by their own supply with no apparent motive, the killings appear gang related. The crime scene is filthy and forbidding with each victim having the index finger removed from their right hand after death. A planned mutilation? A trophy? Strategically placed among the dead is a blooming pink flower, the only beauty within a dark, macabre scene. When a bank employee vanishes only to be found dead at the hands of a medieval stoning, Caslin's team are left with a puzzle to unpick. An index finger is missing and inside the victim's mouth, carefully placed and undamaged, are the petals of a small pink flower... 
 
A serial killer is on a mission. Caslin must reach into the darkness in order to confront the most dangerous and determined killer of the age. One who seeks to build a monument to his efforts. One who desires to see the world perish in flames... 
 
Terrifying, thrilling and suspenseful, The Sixth Precept is the latest instalment in the internationally bestselling series by the multi-million-copy bestselling British crime writer J M Dalgliesh, author of the Hidden Norfolk series. 
 
Readers LOVE J M Dalgliesh: 
‘Fantastic’&#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; 
‘The best detective series I’ve read’ &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; 
‘You can’t put these books down’ &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; 
‘J M Dalgliesh never disappoints’ &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; 
‘Like watching Shetland on TV’ &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; 
‘So much tension’ &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088;

A killer stalks his prey. The five precepts are laid down. The sixth will be his own... 
 
DI Nathaniel Caslin has earned the freedom to run his case load as he sees fit, bypassing the hierarchical constraints with his specialist unit. Little does he know a deadly adversary is walking the streets of York. One who will push the team to their psychological limits... 
 
Reluctantly agreeing to a joint investigation alongside a detective from the Drug Squad, Caslin is perplexed by the multiple homicides of a number of addicts. Poisoned by their own supply with no apparent motive, the killings appear gang related. The crime scene is filthy and forbidding with each victim having the index finger removed from their right hand after death. A planned mutilation? A trophy? Strategically placed among the dead is a blooming pink flower, the only beauty within a dark, macabre scene. When a bank employee vanishes only to be found dead at the hands of a medieval stoning, Caslin's team are left with a puzzle to unpick. An index finger is missing and inside the victim's mouth, carefully placed and undamaged, are the petals of a small pink flower... 
 
A serial killer is on a mission. Caslin must reach into the darkness in order to confront the most dangerous and determined killer of the age. One who seeks to build a monument to his efforts. One who desires to see the world perish in flames... 
 
Terrifying, thrilling and suspenseful, The Sixth Precept is the latest instalment in the internationally bestselling series by the multi-million-copy bestselling British crime writer J M Dalgliesh, author of the Hidden Norfolk series.

Fool Me Twice

Fool me once, shame on you. Fool Me Twice, shame on me... 
 
When the body of a high-profile, semi-retired barrister is found brutally murdered at his Norfolk home, DI Tom Janssen and the team must work to uncover who killed him and why. 
 
With a glittering career, spanning several decades representing the privileged and the wealthy, behind him the focus of the investigation inevitably turns toward cases and clients past and present, but was his death linked to his work or is there another, darker and far more sinister motive at play? 
 
No matter how successful, privileged or elevated in society one person can be, one universal rule applies... we all bleed the same... 
 
Set within the mysterious beauty of coastal Norfolk, this fast-paced British detective novel is a dark murder mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end when the final shocking twist is revealed. 
 
Fool Me Twice is the tenth novel in the Hidden Norfolk series of thrillers from the million-copy bestselling British crime writer, JM Dalgliesh, the author of the Dark Yorkshire series. Perfect for fans of LJ Ross, Ann Cleeves, Val McDermid and JD Kirk. 
 
Readers love J M Dalgliesh: 
‘Fantastic’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW 
‘The best detective series I’ve read’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW 
‘You can’t put these books down’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW 
‘J M Dalgliesh never disappoints’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW 
‘Like watching Shetland on TV’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW 
‘So much tension’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW

Fool me once, shame on you. Fool Me Twice, shame on me... 
 
When the body of a high-profile, semi-retired barrister is found brutally murdered at his Norfolk home, DI Tom Janssen and the team must work to uncover who killed him and why. 
 
With a glittering career, spanning several decades representing the privileged and the wealthy, behind him the focus of the investigation inevitably turns toward cases and clients past and present, but was his death linked to his work or is there another, darker and far more sinister motive at play? 
 
No matter how successful, privileged or elevated in society one person can be, one universal rule applies... we all bleed the same... 
 
Set within the mysterious beauty of coastal Norfolk, this fast-paced British detective novel is a dark murder mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end when the final shocking twist is revealed. 
 
Fool Me Twice is the tenth novel in the Hidden Norfolk series of thrillers from the million-copy bestselling British crime writer, JM Dalgliesh, the author of the Dark Yorkshire series. Perfect for fans of LJ Ross, Ann Cleeves, Elly Griffiths and JD Kirk.

When Death Calls

Blood is thicker than water... and runs just as freely... 
 
When the body of a man is discovered face down one morning in the swimming pool of his upmarket family home, the team wonder if it is the result of a tragic accident or serious foul play. 
 
DI Tom Janssen is currently suspended pending the outcome of the events at the close of his previous case. Using the time away from the office to consider his future, and how this will impact on his family life, Tom is invited to attend a school reunion which he reluctantly agrees to. Coming face to face with people he hasn't seen in years leads to more than a reunion of old friendships. Some people find it hard to let go of the past while others foster long-held grudges. It isn't long before Tom finds old feuds rekindled and scores that aim to be settled... one way or another. 
 
Finding himself at the centre of a murder inquiry - only this time as a witness rather than an investigator - can he steer clear of the case or will temptation, and a search for the truth, be too much for him to ignore. 
 
When Death Calls is the sixteenth novel in the Hidden Norfolk crime series by the multi-million selling British crime writer, JM Dalgliesh, the author of the Misty Isle and Dark Yorkshire books. Perfect for fans of JD Kirk, Damian Boyd, LJ Ross, Rachel McLean and Simon McCleave. 
 
Readers love J M Dalgliesh: 
‘Fantastic’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW 
‘The best detective series I’ve read’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW 
‘You can’t put these books down’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW 
‘J M Dalgliesh never disappoints’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW 
‘Like watching Shetland on TV’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW 
‘So much tension’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW

Blood is thicker than water... and runs just as freely... 
 
When the body of a man is discovered face down one morning in the swimming pool of his upmarket family home, the team wonder if it is the result of a tragic accident or serious foul play. 
 
DI Tom Janssen is currently suspended pending the outcome of the events at the close of his previous case. Using the time away from the office to consider his future, and how this will impact on his family life, Tom is invited to attend a school reunion which he reluctantly agrees to. Coming face to face with people he hasn't seen in years leads to more than a reunion of old friendships. Some people find it hard to let go of the past while others foster long-held grudges. It isn't long before Tom finds old feuds rekindled and scores that aim to be settled... one way or another. 
 
Finding himself at the centre of a murder inquiry - only this time as a witness rather than an investigator - can he steer clear of the case or will temptation, and a search for the truth, be too much for him to ignore. 
 
When Death Calls is the sixteenth novel in the Hidden Norfolk crime series by the multi-million selling British crime writer, JM Dalgliesh, the author of the Misty Isle and Dark Yorkshire books. Perfect for fans of JD Kirk, Damian Boyd, LJ Ross, Rachel McLean and Simon McCleave.

Watch and Prey

You can hide, but you can't run... 
 
When the body of a church warden is discovered hanging from the belfry of a village church, DI Tom Janssen and his team must investigate the circumstances that led to his death. 
 
Whilst navigating the fallout from the conclusion of their previous case, the Norfolk CID team is under intense scrutiny with another police force investigating their recent conduct. Some people would like nothing more than to see the team fail. With no clear motive for murder or a reason to take his own life, the team have little to go on. 
 
Meanwhile, a hit and run accident on the Sandringham Estate leaves a pregnant woman in hospital and when the fleeing vehicle is located - abandoned beside a coastal sailing club - the investigating team find more than they bargained for when they look inside. 
 
The hunt is on for a brutal murderer whose motives and goals are unknown, and when other interested parties appear in the area the stakes are raised further. Just who are the hunters, who is watching, and, more importantly, who is the prey? 
 
Watch and Prey is the latest book in the Amazon #1 bestselling series, by British crime writer, J M Dalgliesh, the multi-million selling author of The Misty Isle and Dark Yorkshire books. 
 
Readers love J M Dalgliesh: 
‘Fantastic’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW 
‘The best detective series I’ve read’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW 
‘You can’t put these books down’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW 
‘J M Dalgliesh never disappoints’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW 
‘Like watching Shetland on TV’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW 
‘So much tension’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW

You can hide, but you can't run... 
 
When the body of a church warden is discovered hanging from the belfry of a village church, DI Tom Janssen and his team must investigate the circumstances that led to his death. 
 
Whilst navigating the fallout from the conclusion of their previous case, the Norfolk CID team is under intense scrutiny with another police force investigating their recent conduct. Some people would like nothing more than to see the team fail. With no clear motive for murder or a reason to take his own life, the team have little to go on. 
 
Meanwhile, a hit and run accident on the Sandringham Estate leaves a pregnant woman in hospital and when the fleeing vehicle is located - abandoned beside a coastal sailing club - the investigating team find more than they bargained for when they look inside. 
 
The hunt is on for a brutal murderer whose motives and goals are unknown, and when other interested parties appear in the area the stakes are raised further. Just who are the hunters, who is watching, and, more importantly, who is the prey? 
 
Watch and Prey is the latest book in the Amazon #1 bestselling series, by British crime writer, J M Dalgliesh, the multi-million selling author of The Misty Isle and Dark Yorkshire books.

Blood Runs Cold

Believe in nothing... and kill for something...When a man's dismembered body is discovered at an abandoned quarry on the north Norfolk coast, DI Tom Janssen and his team must wade through his secretive life to figure out how he met his end. 
 
The victim was a quiet man, well respected by those who knew him, and someone often willing to help local charities with his free time. Presenting an image of himself to the world of a simple, inoffensive individual, he never allowed anyone close enough to look behind the mask. As his associations become clearer, the team realise that there are others with secrets of their own... but are they willing to kill to keep them that way? 
 
With a community reeling from such a gruesome and seemingly macabre act of violence the pressure is on to get a result. When the investigation crosses paths with another operated by the Major Crimes Unit, Tom begins to question who the real victim is and why, to some, the murder is such a low priority? 
 
Blood Runs Cold is the fourteenth novel in the Hidden Norfolk crime series by the multi-million-copy bestselling British crime writer, JM Dalgliesh, the author of the Dark Yorkshire books. Perfect for fans of JD Kirk, Damien Boyd, LJ Ross, Rachel McLean and Simon McCleave. 
 
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Believe in nothing... and kill for something... 
When a man's dismembered body is discovered at an abandoned quarry on the north Norfolk coast, DI Tom Janssen and his team must wade through his secretive life to figure out how he met his end. 
 
The victim was a quiet man, well respected by those who knew him, and someone often willing to help local charities with his free time. Presenting an image of himself to the world of a simple, inoffensive individual, he never allowed anyone close enough to look behind the mask. As his associations become clearer, the team realise that there are others with secrets of their own... but are they willing to kill to keep them that way? 
 
With a community reeling from such a gruesome and seemingly macabre act of violence the pressure is on to get a result. When the investigation crosses paths with another operated by the Major Crimes Unit, Tom begins to question who the real victim is and why, to some, the murder is such a low priority? 
 
Blood Runs Cold is the fourteenth novel in the Hidden Norfolk crime series by the multi-million-copy bestselling British crime writer, JM Dalgliesh, the author of the Dark Yorkshire books. Perfect for fans of JD Kirk, Damien Boyd, LJ Ross, Rachel McLean and Simon McCleave.

Dead to Me

Let go of your past... or it will be the death of you... 
 
When a man's body is discovered crammed into the boot of an abandoned car in a remote location, DI Tom Janssen and his team must unpick his life to find out how he came to be there.The victim was a local man, popular with some although hated by others, and he had a habit of making enemies, enemies that any sane man would seek to avoid. For once, the team do not struggle to find a suspect or a motive for his murder, but with several to choose from, how can they determine who delivered the killing blows? Those who despised the man are unrepentant and as the investigation develops there seems to be more going on than a simple act of vengeance. What did the deceased have to hide and who was so intent on keeping their own secrets that they were prepared to brutally kill to do so? 
 
With a killer at large the public are restless, reassured only by the suggestion that the murder is an act perpetrated by figures within the criminal community against one of their own, but when a troubled teenage girl disappears fear takes hold in the small coastal town. The only potential witness is an eccentric homeless man who comes and goes as he pleases, often disappearing for months at a time. Who did he see? What does he know? Will he be the next to be silenced? 
 
What looked like a simple revenge attack will turn into a race against time for Tom and his team as they try to protect the innocent and reveal the guilty... only no one knows with any certainty who belongs in which camp. 
 
Dead To Me is the thirteenth novel in the Hidden Norfolk crime series by the multi-million-copy bestselling British crime writer, JM Dalgliesh, the author of the Dark Yorkshire books. Perfect for fans of JD Kirk, Damien Boyd, LJ Ross, Rachel McLean and Simon McCleave. 
 
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Let go of your past... or it will be the death of you... 
 
When a man's body is discovered crammed into the boot of an abandoned car in a remote location, DI Tom Janssen and his team must unpick his life to find out how he came to be there. 
The victim was a local man, popular with some although hated by others, and he had a habit of making enemies, enemies that any sane man would seek to avoid. For once, the team do not struggle to find a suspect or a motive for his murder, but with several to choose from, how can they determine who delivered the killing blows? Those who despised the man are unrepentant and as the investigation develops there seems to be more going on than a simple act of vengeance. What did the deceased have to hide and who was so intent on keeping their own secrets that they were prepared to brutally kill to do so? 
 
With a killer at large the public are restless, reassured only by the suggestion that the murder is an act perpetrated by figures within the criminal community against one of their own, but when a troubled teenage girl disappears fear takes hold in the small coastal town. The only potential witness is an eccentric homeless man who comes and goes as he pleases, often disappearing for months at a time. Who did he see? What does he know? Will he be the next to be silenced? 
 
What looked like a simple revenge attack will turn into a race against time for Tom and his team as they try to protect the innocent and reveal the guilty... only no one knows with any certainty who belongs in which camp. 
 
Dead To Me is the thirteenth novel in the Hidden Norfolk crime series by the multi-million-copy bestselling British crime writer, JM Dalgliesh, the author of the Dark Yorkshire books. Perfect for fans of JD Kirk, Damien Boyd, LJ Ross, Rachel McLean and Simon McCleave.

Angel of Death

An innocent man has everything to fear... 
 
When the partial remains of a young woman are unearthed during a violent storm, it falls to DI Tom Janssen and his team to discover her identity and what brought her there. 
 
A man is released from prison having been the apparent victim of a miscarriage of justice and returns home to rural Norfolk. Questions are being asked, not only of the police and their flawed investigation, but also of the man himself. A loner, strange and disinterested, is he truly innocent? Convicted without a body, if he didn't commit the murder he was sent to jail for, then where is she? Has a guilty man managed to evade justice and get away with murder or has a killer been hiding within the community all along? 
 
Tensions are running high among the locals, people are split, with some threatening to take justice into their own hands. Old wounds, still to fully heal, are reopened and everyone wants resolution. But will Tom and his team be able to offer it, or will the investigation reveal dark secrets, long harboured, that will tear families apart? 
 
Angel of Death is the twelfth novel in the Hidden Norfolk series of thrillers from the multi-million-copy bestselling British crime writer, JM Dalgliesh, the author of the Dark Yorkshire books. Perfect for fans of LJ Ross, JD Kirk, Rachel McLean, Ann Cleeves and Simon McCleave 
 
 
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‘So much tension’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW

An innocent man has everything to fear... 
 
When the partial remains of a young woman are unearthed during a violent storm, it falls to DI Tom Janssen and his team to discover her identity and what brought her there. 
 
A man is released from prison having been the apparent victim of a miscarriage of justice and returns home to rural Norfolk. Questions are being asked, not only of the police and their flawed investigation, but also of the man himself. A loner, strange and disinterested, is he truly innocent? Convicted without a body, if he didn't commit the murder he was sent to jail for, then where is she? Has a guilty man managed to evade justice and get away with murder or has a killer been hiding within the community all along? 
 
Tensions are running high among the locals, people are split, with some threatening to take justice into their own hands. Old wounds, still to fully heal, are reopened and everyone wants resolution. But will Tom and his team be able to offer it, or will the investigation reveal dark secrets, long harboured, that will tear families apart? 
 
Angel of Death is the twelfth novel in the Hidden Norfolk series of thrillers from the multi-million-copy bestselling British crime writer, JM Dalgliesh, the author of the Dark Yorkshire books. Perfect for fans of LJ Ross, JD Kirk, Rachel McLean, Ann Cleeves and Simon McCleave

To Die For

What line would you cross for the one you love? 
When the body of a man is found in his remote, isolated home, DI Tom Janssen and his team struggle to understand what motive there could be to murder such an inoffensive, seemingly placid local character. 
 
The man lived alone, was well known in the community but kept his distance from others leading a haphazard way of life. What secrets did he hide in his private life that might have been worth killing for? 
 
As the team are about to understand, even the most nondescript of people can exist in a world darker than most of us will ever see... 
 
Set within the mysterious beauty of coastal Norfolk, this fast-paced British detective novel is a dark murder mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end when the final shocking twist is revealed. 
 
To Die For is the ninth novel in the Hidden Norfolk series of thrillers from the million-copy bestselling British crime writer, JM Dalgliesh, the author of the Dark Yorkshire series. Perfect for fans of LJ Ross, JD Kirk, Angela Marsons, Simon McCleave and Damien Boyd. 
 
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What line would you cross for the one you love? 
When the body of a man is found in his remote, isolated home, DI Tom Janssen and his team struggle to understand what motive there could be to murder such an inoffensive, seemingly placid local character. 
 
The man lived alone, was well known in the community but kept his distance from others leading a haphazard way of life. What secrets did he hide in his private life that might be worth killing for? 
 
As the team are about to understand, even the most nondescript of people can exist in a world darker than most of us will ever see... 
 
Set within the mysterious beauty of coastal Norfolk, this fast-paced British detective novel is a dark murder mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end when the final shocking twist is revealed. 
 
To Die For is the ninth novel in the Hidden Norfolk series of thrillers from the million-copy bestselling British crime writer, JM Dalgliesh, the author of the Dark Yorkshire series. Perfect for fans of LJ Ross, JD Kirk, Angela Marsons, Simon McCleave and Damien Boyd.

The Raven Song

One song for the dying... sung by the dead... 
 
When the body of a young woman is discovered at the home she shared with her disabled daughter, DI Tom Janssen and his team must investigate the circumstances surrounding her death. 
 
The woman was a single mother, well regarded and popular among the group she frequented, but she had a chequered past... a life she kept secret from those around her... a life that may, ultimately, have led to her death. Friends, past lovers, and confidants offer conflicting descriptions of the deceased... did anyone know her at all? 
 
The team realise the daughter is missing and, away from her medication, the little girl's life hangs in the balance. Unless the team can solve a seemingly calculated murder, an innocent life will be lost... 
 
Set within the mysterious beauty of coastal Norfolk, this fast-paced British detective novel is a dark murder mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end when the final shocking twist is revealed. 
 
The Raven Song is the eleventh novel in the Hidden Norfolk series of thrillers from the million-copy bestselling British crime writer, JM Dalgliesh, the author of the Dark Yorkshire books. Perfect for fans of LJ Ross, JD Kirk, Angela Marsons, Simon McCleave and Damien Boyd. 
 
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One song for the dying... sung by the dead... 
 
When the body of a young woman is discovered at the home she shared with her disabled daughter, DI Tom Janssen and his team must investigate the circumstances surrounding her death. 
 
The woman was a single mother, well regarded and popular among the group she frequented, but she had a chequered past... a life she kept secret from those around her... a life that may, ultimately, have led to her death. Friends, past lovers, and confidants offer conflicting descriptions of the deceased... did anyone know her at all? 
 
The team realise the daughter is missing and, away from her medication, the little girl's life hangs in the balance. Unless the team can solve a seemingly calculated murder, an innocent life will be lost... 
 
Set within the mysterious beauty of coastal Norfolk, this fast-paced British detective novel is a dark murder mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end when the final shocking twist is revealed. 
 
The Raven Song is the eleventh novel in the Hidden Norfolk series of thrillers from the million-copy bestselling British crime writer, JM Dalgliesh, the author of the Dark Yorkshire books. Perfect for fans of LJ Ross, JD Kirk, Angela Marsons, Simon McCleave and Damien Boyd.

Tell No Tales

In a world of lies, one truth remains. Dead men tell no tales… 
 
When the body of an unidentified man is found at the foot of Sheringham cliffs with injuries inconsistent with a fall, DI Tom Janssen must piece together his final days to determine how he fell to his death... or who pushed him... 
 
The investigation quickly reveals a network of locals with ties to the victim, but as for the man himself... he remains something of a mystery. The dead man doesn't fit in; not with his social circle, not with his business interests and when others come looking for him, the intrigue only deepens. 
 
Joined in the investigation by his new Detective Sergeant, Cassie Knight, Janssen uncovers closely guarded secrets alongside long-held grudges. Any one of them could be a motivation for murder. This man had powerful enemies and even more dangerous friends... 
 
As the inquiry develops it is clear that someone wanted him dead but, a formidable character in his own right, who would dare to take him on? One death threatens to unravel a wider conflict where neither the innocent... nor the guilty... can feel truly safe. Janssen must bring down the wall of silence encircling his childhood town, coming up against old antagonists as well as facing new adversaries, or risk an escalation in the violence. 
 
Secrets are kept... Deceit is commonplace... And dead men Tell No Tales... 
 
Set within the mysterious beauty of coastal Norfolk, this fast-paced British detective novel is a dark murder mystery with a little humour, one that will keep you guessing until the very end when the final shocking twist is revealed. 
 
Tell No Tales is the fourth novel in a new series of thrillers from the million-copy bestselling British crime writer, JM Dalgliesh, the author of the Dark Yorkshire books. Perfect for fans of LJ Ross, JD Kirk, Angela Marsons, Joy Ellis and Damien Boyd. 
 
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In a world of lies, one truth remains. Dead men tell no tales… 
 
When the body of an unidentified man is found at the foot of Sheringham cliffs with injuries inconsistent with a fall, DI Tom Janssen must piece together his final days to determine how he fell to his death... or who pushed him... 
 
The investigation quickly reveals a network of locals with ties to the victim, but as for the man himself... he remains something of a mystery. The dead man doesn't fit in; not with his social circle, not with his business interests and when others come looking for him, the intrigue only deepens. 
 
Joined in the investigation by his new Detective Sergeant, Cassie Knight, Janssen uncovers closely guarded secrets alongside long-held grudges. Any one of them could be a motivation for murder. This man had powerful enemies and even more dangerous friends... 
 
As the inquiry develops it is clear that someone wanted him dead but, a formidable character in his own right, who would dare to take him on? One death threatens to unravel a wider conflict where neither the innocent... or the guilty... can feel truly safe. Janssen must bring down the wall of silence encircling his childhood town, coming up against old antagonists as well as facing new adversaries, or risk an escalation in the violence. 
 
Secrets are kept... Deceit is commonplace... And dead men Tell No Tales... 
 
Set within the mysterious beauty of coastal Norfolk, this fast-paced British detective novel is a dark murder mystery with a little humour, one that will keep you guessing until the very end when the final shocking twist is revealed. 
 
Tell No Tales is the fourth novel in a new series of thrillers from the million-copy bestselling British crime writer, JM Dalgliesh, the author of the Dark Yorkshire books. Perfect for fans of LJ Ross, JD Kirk, Angela Marsons, Joy Ellis and Damien Boyd.

A Dark Sin

Our darkest secrets are best left buried... 
 
When a local journalist is found dead in an isolated spot on Roydon Common, lying beneath a hangman's noose on the anniversary of a teenager's suicide, DI Tom Janssen is asked to take on the investigation as a favour to local colleagues and must unpick the deceased man's life to discover how he came to be there. 
 
The dead man was working on something, a story he was keeping close to his chest and even those closest to him, loved ones and colleagues, were kept in the dark. He had his own secrets, a side to his character that he rarely showed to others unless they were unlucky. But what did he know that was so damaging as to be worth killing for? 
 
As the team delve into his life, past and present, the investigation pulls in successful businesspeople, grieving family members and a local celebrity, all with fascinating stories to tell. As the investigation develops it becomes clear that more than one person is harbouring a secret... but are they secrets that are worth a man's life? As past sins threaten to be exposed, will someone be forced into killing again? 
 
Set within the mysterious beauty of coastal Norfolk, this fast-paced British detective novel is a dark murder mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end when the final shocking twist is revealed. 
 
A Dark Sin is the eighth novel in the Hidden Norfolk series of thrillers from the million-copy selling British crime writer, JM Dalgliesh, the author of the Dark Yorkshire books. Perfect for fans of LJ Ross, JD Kirk, Angela Marsons, Alex Smith and Damien Boyd. 
 
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Our darkest secrets are best left buried... 
 
When a local journalist is found dead in an isolated spot on Roydon Common, lying beneath a hangman's noose on the anniversary of a teenager's suicide, DI Tom Janssen is asked to take on the investigation as a favour to local colleagues and must unpick the deceased man's life to discover how he came to be there. 
 
The dead man was working on something, a story he was keeping close to his chest and even those closest to him, loved ones and colleagues, were kept in the dark. He had his own secrets, a side to his character that he rarely showed to others unless they were unlucky. But what did he know that was so damaging as to be worth killing for? 
 
As the team delve into his life, past and present, the investigation pulls in successful business people, grieving family members, and a local celebrity with fascinating stories to tell. As the investigation develops it becomes clear that more than one person is harbouring a secret... but are they secrets that are worth a man's life? As past sins threaten to be exposed, will someone be forced into killing again? 
 
Set within the mysterious beauty of coastal Norfolk, this fast-paced British detective novel is a dark murder mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end when the final shocking twist is revealed. 
 
A Dark Sin is the eighth novel in the Hidden Norfolk series of thrillers from the million-copy selling British crime writer, JM Dalgliesh, the author of the Dark Yorkshire books. Perfect for fans of LJ Ross, JD Kirk, Angela Marsons, Alex Smith and Damien Boyd.

Kill Them Cold

One lie requires commitment. Multiple lies require dedication... 
 
When the remains of a young woman are discovered near to Branodunum, a Roman archaeological site on the Norfolk coast, DI Tom Janssen and his team must work to discover who she was and how she came to be buried there. 
 
The area is steeped in myth and folklore, a site excavated many times over the years. Just how long has she lain there... and who wishes she'd never been discovered? As the victim’s life comes into sharp focus, it appears there is far more to those who crossed her path than anyone previously realised. 
 
Uncovering dark secrets at every turn, DI Janssen must unravel the web of deceit in order to unmask a killer; possibly the most cold blooded and dangerous murderer he has ever faced. 
 
Set within the mysterious beauty of coastal Norfolk, this fast-paced British detective novel is a dark murder mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end when the final shocking twist is revealed. 
 
Kill Them Cold is the seventh novel in the Hidden Norfolk series of thrillers from the million-copy bestselling British crime writer, JM Dalgliesh, the author of the Dark Yorkshire books. Perfect for fans of LJ Ross, JD Kirk, Angela Marsons, Joy Ellis and Damien Boyd. 
 
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One lie requires commitment. Multiple lies require dedication... 
 
When the remains of a young woman are discovered near to Branodunum, a Roman archaeological site on the Norfolk coast, DI Tom Janssen and his team must work to discover who she was and how she came to be buried there. 
 
The area is steeped in myth and folklore, a site excavated many times over the years. Just how long has she lain there... and who wishes she'd never been discovered? As the victim’s life comes into sharp focus, it appears there is far more to those who crossed her path than anyone previously realised. 
 
Uncovering dark secrets at every turn, DI Janssen must unravel the web of deceit in order to unmask a killer; possibly the most cold blooded and dangerous murderer he has ever faced. 
 
Set within the mysterious beauty of coastal Norfolk, this fast-paced British detective novel is a dark murder mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end when the final shocking twist is revealed. 
 
Kill Them Cold is the seventh novel in the Hidden Norfolk series of thrillers from the million-copy bestselling British crime writer, JM Dalgliesh, the author of the Dark Yorkshire books. Perfect for fans of LJ Ross, JD Kirk, Angela Marsons, Joy Ellis and Damien Boyd.

The Dead Call

When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time... 
 
When a woman's body is found in the sea at Blakeney Point with a single blow to the head, DI Tom Janssen and his team must work out who wanted her dead and why. What would drive someone to murder an elderly woman in such a savage and callous manner? 
 
A formidable woman, a Watcher of the local nature reserve, who dedicated her life to preserving her natural surroundings has made many friends along the way… and even more dangerous enemies. A veteran campaigner – just how did she manage to succeed against all the odds when facing those with far greater resources than her own? 
 
Meanwhile, a man is found murdered in his kitchen showing no signs of having put up a fight. This second case brings murder a little too close to home for the entire team. Tom finds himself questioning the motives of those closest to him and he must face the uncomfortable reality that you never truly know those around you. 
 
The team must keep secrets from one another, straining their bonds of friendship in order to catch a ruthless killer before they are able to strike again... 
 
Set within the mysterious beauty of coastal Norfolk, this fast-paced British detective novel is a dark murder mystery with a little humour, one that will keep you guessing until the very end when the final shocking twist is revealed. 
 
The Dead Call is the sixth novel in the Hidden Norfolk series of thrillers from the million-copy bestselling British crime writer, JM Dalgliesh, the author of the Dark Yorkshire books. Perfect for fans of LJ Ross, JD Kirk, Angela Marsons, Joy Ellis and Damien Boyd. 
 
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When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time... 
 
When a woman's body is found in the sea at Blakeney Point with a single blow to the head, DI Tom Janssen and his team must work out who wanted her dead and why? What would drive someone to murder an elderly woman in such a savage and callous manner? 
 
A formidable woman, a Watcher of the local nature reserve, who dedicated her life to preserving her natural surroundings has made many friends along the way… and even more dangerous enemies. A veteran campaigner – just how did she manage to succeed against all the odds when facing those with far greater resources than her own. 
 
Meanwhile, a man is found murdered in his kitchen showing no signs of having put up a fight. This second case brings murder a little too close to home for the entire team. Tom finds himself questioning the motives of those closest to him and he must face the uncomfortable reality that you never truly know those around you. 
 
The team must keep secrets from one another, straining their bonds of friendship in order to catch a ruthless killer before they are able to strike again... 
 
Set within the mysterious beauty of coastal Norfolk, this fast-paced British detective novel is a dark murder mystery with a little humour, one that will keep you guessing until the very end when the final shocking twist is revealed. 
 
The Dead Call is the sixth novel in the Hidden Norfolk series of thrillers from the million-copy bestselling British crime writer, JM Dalgliesh, the author of the Dark Yorkshire books. Perfect for fans of LJ Ross, JD Kirk, Angela Marsons, Joy Ellis and Damien Boyd.

J M Dalgliesh

Atmospheric, absorbing and unsettling in the very best way; Murder in the Cathedral has a wonderful cast of characters bringing humour and heart to this murder mystery. A fantastic series kick-off for DI Jack McNaughton.'

Gritty, gripping and packed with twists, Murder in the Cathedral is a genuine page-turner. Great characters, relentless suspense and a story that keeps you guessing right to the end. I couldn’t put it down.

'I loved reading this. J M Dalgliesh brings Orkney to life, making the location a character in itself. Jack McNaughton and his family are intriguing characters and I want to read more about them. The story gripped me from the start and I was invested throughout. A really enjoyable read.'

Superb in every respect. Unforgettable characters and a gripping plot in an incredibly atmospheric setting. What more could you ask for?

A great sense of location, with an edge-of-the seat finale.

A gripping and atmospheric read. DI McNaughton is a classic detective in the making. I'm eagerly awaiting the next one.

'Atmospheric, intense and perfectly paced, Murder in the Cathedral is addictive crime fiction. If you haven’t discovered JM Dalgliesh yet, start here. You’ll be hooked.'

Captivating, heartfelt and atmospheric, Murder in the Cathedral delivers and then some. J.M. Dalgliesh is at the top of his game.

As the bell tolls, the hunt for a killer begins... 
 
A reverend is found dead on the altar of St Magnus cathedral in Orkney, his white robes stained in blood. Every door into the building is locked - the keys are all still inside - so how was the murder committed? 
 
Detective Inspector Jack McNaughton is assigned to the case. He recently moved with his young family back to the Orkney islands after a botched Edinburgh police operation, so this is his chance to prove that he still has what it takes to catch a killer. 
 
In a community where everyone knows each other’s business, it isn’t long before rumour begins to spread. And when another body turns up, Jack finds himself at the centre of a nightmare, unlike anything he’s faced before. 
 
Jack's search for answers takes him on a dark journey into his own troubled past. And he soon begins to realise that if he can't solve this mystery soon, he'll lose everything - including the people he loves the most... 
 
‘Gritty, gripping and packed with twists, Murder in the Cathedral is a genuine page-turner. Great characters, relentless suspense and a story that keeps you guessing right to the end. I couldn’t put it down.’ Simon McCleave 
 
Murder in the Cathedral is the first book in the new Lost Orkney series of crime thrillers from the Amazon #1 multi-million selling crime writer, J M Dalgliesh, the author of the Hidden Norfolk and Misty Isle books. 
 
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Series by J M Dalgliesh

Hidden Norfolk Murder Mystery17 Books

The Dark Yorkshire Crime Thriller6 Books

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