Front cover of Holy Island by LJ Ross, paperback

Holy Island - LJ Ross

LJ Ross

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  • Pages · 496 pages
  • Publication Date · 08/01/2026
  • Genre · Crime & mystery
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FROM THE MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHORGet 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. 'You have to read this series, it's outstanding' 5-star reader review'Plenty of suspense and unexpected twists' 5-star reader review'DCI Ryan is a man worth following' 5-star reader review-------------------------------------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?-------------------------------------PRAISE FOR LJ ROSS AND HOLY ISLAND"She keeps company with the best mystery writers" - The Times
"Holy Island is a blockbuster" - Daily Express"A literary phenomenon" - Evening Chronicle
"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, intrigue with a hint of humour." 5-star reader review"I love a crime novel and this one did not disappoint! Great twists and turns and good ending. Looking forward to the next one." 5-star reader review"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!" 5-star reader review

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