Penguin Random House South Africa

Categories: Crime & Thrillers, Fiction, International Fiction, Adult, New Releases
ISBN: 9781804960257
Published: January 2026
Imprint: Penguin
Page Extent: 384
Format: Paperback
RRP 275.00

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FROM THE MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR

Get ready to be gripped by the thrilling mystery detective novel from the bestselling author of Holy Island, perfect for fans of Elly Griffiths and Ann Cleeves.


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

"A literary phenomenon" - Evening Chronicle

THE STUNNING PREQUEL TO INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER HOLY ISLAND

No man is an island...


In the stifling summer heat of 2014, a killer has been stalking the streets of Newcastle causing city-wide panic. When the officer in charge of the case turns up dead, it falls upon Detective Chief Inspector Ryan to take up the baton and find the person responsible.

To...

About the Author

LJ Ross

LJ Ross

LJ ROSS is an international bestselling author known for her atmospheric mystery and thriller novels, including the DCI Ryan series which has sold over 12 million copies worldwide. Her debut novel Holy Island published in 2015 and reached number one in the Amazon UK and Australian charts. Louise has since released over thirty novels, most of which have been UK number one digital bestsellers. She is also the creator of the bestselling Dr Alexander Gregory series and the Summer Suspense series. Louise is a keen philanthropist and proud to support numerous non-profit programmes in addition to founding the Lindisfarne Prize for Crime Fiction, the Northern Photography Prize and the Northern Film Prize. Born in Northumberland, England, she studied Law at King’s College, University of London, then abroad in Florence and Paris, and worked as a lawyer before pursuing her dream to write. She lives with her family in Northumberland.

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