Bøger af LJ Ross

A murder for the history books¿ After a long and eventful winter, DCI Ryan and his team are looking forward to the joys of spring. But, when one of their colleagues is shot dead on her own doorstep and the brass think it¿s an inside job, Ryan finds himself drafted in to investigate. He¿s barely scratched the surface when reports flood in of a terror explosion at Durham Cathedral. Chaos descends on the sleepy, historic city and, when the smoke clears, they find a priceless artefact that once belonged to Saint Cuthbert is missing. With tensions running at an all-time high, unable to trust the local police, can Ryan and his team bring a killer to justice ¿ and restore Cuthbert¿s cross to its natural resting place? Murder and mystery are peppered with romance and humour in this fast-paced crime whodunnit set amidst the spectacular landscape of County Durham. ¿LJ Ross keeps company with the best mystery writers¿ ¿ The Times ¿A literary phenomenon¿ ¿ Evening Chronicle

When you sell your soul, the devil gives no refunds... When an old man is burned alive in a sleepy ex-mining village, Detective Chief Inspector Ryan is called in to investigate. He soon discovers that, beneath the facade of a close-knit community, the burn from decades-old betrayal still smoulders. When everyone had a motive, can he unravel the secrets of the past before the killer strikes again? Meanwhile, back at Northumbria CID, trouble is brewing with rumours of a mole in Ryan¿s department. With everyone under suspicion, can he count on anybody but himself? Murder and mystery are peppered with romance and humour in this fast-paced crime whodunnit set amidst the spectacular Northumbrian landscape. ¿LJ Ross keeps company with the best mystery writers¿ ¿ The Times ¿A literary phenomenon¿ ¿ Evening Chronicle

The circus is in town¿ When a ten-year-old girl turns up on DCI Ryan¿s doorstep to tell him she¿s witnessed a murder, he has no idea he¿s about to step into his most spellbinding case yet. The circus has rolled into Newcastle upon Tyne, bringing with it a troupe of daring acrobats, magicians, jugglers¿and one of them is a killer. Ryan and his team must break through their closed ranks to uncover a secret which has lain buried for eight years, before the killer strikes again¿this time, to silence the only living witness¿ Murder and mystery are peppered with romance and humour in this fast-paced crime whodunnit set amidst the spectacular Northumbrian landscape. ¿LJ Ross keeps company with the best mystery writers¿ ¿ The Times ¿A literary phenomenon¿ ¿ Evening Chronicle

FROM THE #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF HOLY ISLANDHell has unleashed a demon - and he's coming for you...Detective Chief Inspector Ryan's worst nightmare has just become a reality. Notorious serial killer The Hacker has escaped prison and kidnapped one of his best detectives from her own home. His brutality is the stuff of legend - Ryan lost his sister and nearly his own life bringing the man to justice first time around. Can Ryan do it again to save his friend? There's a nationwide manhunt underway but the trail has gone cold and fear spreads like a virus. Ryan and his team must find The Hacker before he takes another life - but are they too late? The clock is ticking...Murder and mystery are peppered with romance and humour in this fast-paced crime whodunit set amidst the spectacular Northumbrian landscape. "A literary phenomenon" - Evening Chronicle"LJ Ross keeps company with the best mystery writers" - The Times

En sommernat forsvinder en ung pige sporløst. Ti år senere finder en vandrer ved en tilfældighed hendes lig gemt i Hadrians Mur, det legendariske romerske forsvarsværk i Nordengland. Fundet af skelettet sætter en lavine i gang, for et sted i verden befinder en morder sig, som aldrig havde troet, at liget ville blive opdaget – men nu da det er sket, vækkes syge lyster til live – og en seriemorder begynder at jage igen. Kriminalkommissær Maxwell Ryan sættes på sagen og hurtigt går det op for ham, at dødsfaldet muligvis har forbindelse til en tragisk begivenhed i hans egen fortid. Ryan må se sine dæmoner i øjnene i jagten på en umættelig morder. LIGET I MUREN er andet bind i bestsellerserien om den ­hårdkogte, karismatiske kriminalkommissær Maxwell Ryan skrevet af L J Ross, en af ­Englands mest populære krimiforfattere, der har solgt 8 ­millioner bøger verden over. I hver bog inddrages et ­interessant engelsk ­turistmål, som giver krimiserien en helt unik vinkel. ”Et litterært fænomen” – Evening Chronicle ”L J Ross er på niveau med de bedste krimiforfattere” – The Times

Da en ung kvinde findes myrdet i klosterruinerne på den hellige ø, Lindisfarne, må kriminalkommissær Ryan afbryde sin orlov fra drabsafdelingen. Kvindens lig er smukt arrangeret, næsten som et rituelt offer på et alter, og dr. Anna Taylor, en civil ekspert i hedenske ceremonier, som desuden er født på øen, tilkaldes for at assistere Ryan i efterforskningen. Men både Anna og Ryan kæmper med spøgelser fra fortiden, og mens de jager en intelligent morder i det lukkede, lille øsamfund, holder nogen nøje øje med dem. Den unge kvinde bliver ikke det sidste offer. DEN HELLIGE Ø er første bind i bestsellerserien om den hårdkogte, karismatiske kriminalkommissær Ryan skrevet af L J Ross, en af Englands mest populære krimiforfattere, der har solgt millioner af bøger verden over. I hver bog inddrages et interessant engelsk turistmål, som giver krimiserien en helt unik vinkel.

FROM THE #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF HOLY ISLAND AND IMPOSTOR THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY... When a cantankerous old woman dies at her home in the sleepy, picturesque village of Bamburgh, DCI Ryan doesn't think much of it-except, that is, for the small matter of it having been his wife who happened to find her body. Then another body turns up amongst the sand dunes at the base of the mighty castle fortress, and he decides it can't be a coincidence... Meanwhile, after a recent revelation about her sister, DC Melanie Yates' quest to avenge her death is becoming an obsession-much to the concern of those around her. With a new DCS to contend with and hundreds of cold case files to sift through, the chances of uncovering a dormant killer seem unlikely. But as Melanie delves deeper into the secrets of the past to uncover the truth, she soon realises it lies much closer to home... Murder and mystery are peppered with romance and humour in this fast-paced crime whodunnit, set amidst the spectacular Northumbrian landscape. "LJ Ross keeps company with the best mystery writers" - The Times "A literary phenomenon" - Evening Chronicle

FROM THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE DCI RYAN MYSTERIES You can't run from the past... Back in London after a dramatic trip to North America, Doctor Alexander Gregory finds himself without an occupation while he awaits the all-important decision of the disciplinary panel at Southmoor Hospital. That is, until he witnesses the death of a famous actor, live on stage during the opening night of King Lear. When the police rule the death suspicious, they call upon the elite services of Gregory and his partner in criminal profiling, Bill Douglas. Gregory is paired with attractive investigating officer DCI Hope and tensions arise-especially when an old foe resurfaces. With bodies piling up and no new leads, Gregory and Hope realise they must look to the past to uncover the truth-before it's too late. Immersed in the glamorous world of celebrity, Gregory soon learns that, beneath the surface, things are far murkier than they seem... Murder and mystery are peppered with dark humour in this fast-paced thriller set amidst London's vibrant Theatreland. "LJ Ross keeps company with the best mystery writers" - The Times"A literary phenomenon" - Evening Chronicle"LJ Ross is the Queen of Kindle" - Sunday Telegraph

FROM THE SHADOWS INTO THE LIGHT... When a fishing boat is wrecked off the treacherous North Sea coast and the body of a young woman washes up on the beach beside the iconic `Marsden Rock¿, DCI Ryan cannot ignore the call to duty. With one already dead and more human cargo missing from the wreckage, Ryan and his team race to find the remaining souls ¿ before it¿s too late, and their investigation turns to murder. As they uncover the seedy underbelly of Tyneside, cold and calculated opportunism clashes with the rock-hard arm of the Law, but there¿s one thing that proves stronger than stone¿ The human spirit. Murder and mystery are peppered with romance and humour in this fast-paced crime whodunnit set amidst the spectacular North Eastern landscape. ¿LJ Ross keeps company with the best mystery writers¿ ¿ The Times ¿A literary phenomenon¿ ¿ Evening Chronicle

** THE PREQUEL TO THE #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER HOLY ISLAND AND NOW A MAJOR NEW AUDIBLE ORIGINALS DRAMA STARRING TOM BATEMAN, KEVIN WHATELY, HERMIONE NORRIS AND ALUN ARMSTRONG **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 the close-knit team of police in Northumbria CID, Ryan is still an outsider; aloof and uncompromising. He's lived a charmed life and has an unbroken track record to match. But, as The Hacker's death toll rises, Ryan realises this is one adversary he'll never bring to justice on his own... Murder and mystery are peppered with dark humour in this fast-paced crime thriller, set amidst the iconic North-Eastern landscape. "LJ Ross keeps company with the best mystery writers" - The Times"A literary phenomenon" - Evening Chronicle

Between the devil and the deep blue sea...Viking treasure is discovered beneath the icy waters of the North Sea and local historian Doctor Anna Taylor is called in to help catalogue the most exciting hoard in living memory. But when a shipwreck diver washes up dead, she's soon out of her depth. Luckily, she knows just the person to call...When DCI Ryan arrives at the picturesque fishing town of Seahouses, he''s faced with an impenetrable wall of secrets and lies. As he juggles marine archaeology and the cutthroat world of shipwreck diving, another murder blows the case wide open. To uncover the truth, Ryan must delve deeper into the hearts of those around him to find what lies beneath...Murder and mystery are peppered with romance and humour in this fast-paced crime whodunnit set amidst the spectacular Northumbrian landscape. "LJ Ross keeps company with the best mystery writers" - The Times"A literary phenomenon" - Evening Chronicle

FROM THE #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF HOLY ISLANDHe'll make you his angel, but first you have to die... After a turbulent time, DCI Ryan's life is finally returning to normal and he's looking forward to spending an uneventful Easter bank holiday weekend with his fiancee. Then, on Good Friday morning he is called out to a crime scene at one of the largest cemeteries in Newcastle. The body of a redheaded woman has been found buried in a shallow grave and the killer has given her wings, like an angel. Soon, another woman is found at a different cemetery, followed quickly by another. Panic spreads like wildfire as a new serial killer is born, and Ryan's band of detectives must work around the clock to unmask him before he can strike again. Murder and mystery are peppered with romance and humour in this fast paced crime whodunnit set amidst the spectacular Northumbrian landscape.

THE EXPLOSIVE SEQUEL TO THE UK #1 BESTSELLER HOLY ISLANDThe past never stays buried for long...Detective Chief Inspector Ryan believes he has put his turbulent history behind him. Then, in the early hours of the summer solstice, the skeleton of a young woman is found inside the Roman Wall at Sycamore Gap. She has lain undiscovered for ten years and it is Ryan''s job to piece together her past.Enquiry lines cross and merge as Ryan is forced to face his own demons and enter into a deadly game of cat and mouse with a killer who seems unstoppable.Murder and mystery are peppered with a sprinkling of romance and humour in this fast-paced crime whodunnit set amidst the spectacular scenery of Hadrian''s Wall country in Northumberland.

FROM THE #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF HOLY ISLAND AND DARK SKIESRyan''s most explosive case yet¿It''s been five months since a killer walked free and DCI Ryan is preparing to leave Newcastle to hunt him down - this time, for good. But Ryan''s plans are scuppered when events take a dramatic turn and he is forced to stay and face his past one last time, or watch a friend suffer the consequences. Amid the chaos, another killer is preparing to strike. When the Tyne Bridge explodes, Ryan''s team are faced with a frantic race to uncover a deadly foe who won''t stop until every bridge is burned, along with everybody on it...Murder and mystery are peppered with romance and humour in this fast-paced crime whodunit set amidst the spectacular Northumbrian landscape. ¿LJ Ross keeps company with the best mystery writers¿ ¿ The Times¿A literary phenomenon¿ ¿ Evening Chronicle

FROM THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE DCI RYAN MYSTERIES In a world gone mad, who can you trust?  Fresh from a high-profile case in the Paris fashion world, elite forensic psychologist and criminal profiler Dr Alexander Gregory receives a call from the New York State Homicide Squad. The girlfriend of a notorious criminal has been admitted to a private psychiatric hospital and can no longer testify in his upcoming trial. Without her, their case will collapse but, amidst reports that the staff are as unpredictable as their patients, who can the police trust? In desperation, they turn to an outsider and now Gregory must find the courage to step inside the fortified walls of Buchanan Hospital to uncover the truth. The question is, will he ever be the same again? Murder and mystery are peppered with dark humour in this fast-paced thriller set amidst the spectacular Catskill Forest.

In a beautiful world, murder is always ugly¿Recently returned from his last case in Ireland, elite forensic psychologist and criminal profiler Dr Alexander Gregory receives a call from the French police that he can¿t ignore. It¿s Paris fashion week and some of the world¿s most beautiful women are turning up dead, their faces slashed in a series of frenzied attacks while the world¿s press looks on.Amidst the carnage, one victim has survived but she¿s too traumatised to talk. Without her help, the police are powerless to stop the killer before he strikes again ¿ can Gregory unlock the secrets of her mind, before it¿s too late?Murder and mystery are peppered with dark humour in this fast-paced thriller set amidst the spectacular Parisian landscape.

SECRETS NEVER STAY BURIED FOR LONG... In the picturesque seaside town of St Ives, Detective Sergeant Sophie Keane is a pillar of the community. Between the occasional collar and lazy weekends spent on the beach, it seems a perfect life. But for Sophie, the golden sands and crystal waters hide a dark secret, one that's lain buried for twenty years. When a body turns up on the opening night of a glittering new art gallery on the seafront, the town is left shaken-especially Sophie, who recognises the killer's style but knows that what she fears just couldn't be possible... With a killer on the loose, everyone's a suspect-especially newcomer Gabriel Rowe, who seems to have settled in far too quickly for her liking. For Sophie, he's guilty until proven innocent... Suspense is peppered with romance and humour in this fast-paced mystery, set amidst the spectacular Cornish landscape. "LJ Ross keeps company with the best mystery writers"-The Times "A literary phenomenon"-Evening Chronicle

FROM THE #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF HOLY ISLAND AND IMPOSTOR THERE'S SOMETHING IN THE WATER... When the ancient waters of Lady's Well in the rural village of Holystone begin to run red, it seems to be a nasty Hallowe'en prank and nothing more. But things take a sinister turn when the entire village suffers severe poisoning, and one old man turns up dead. Accusations abound in the small, close-knit community, and 'old' religions spar against 'new' while fear runs like wildfire through the streets. With so many potential motives and countless opportunities, there's only one man who can help solve this particular mystery... Murder and mystery are peppered with romance and humour in this fast-paced crime whodunnit, set amidst the spectacular Northumbrian landscape. "LJ Ross keeps company with the best mystery writers" - The Times "A literary phenomenon" - Evening Chronicle

Sommermysterie i Cornwall. Gabrielle Adams har det hele – et drømmejob, et smukt udseende og en flot forlovet, men en dag bliver hendes perfekte liv pludselig smadret. Da hun venter på metroen, bliver hun skubbet brutalt ud foran toget, der er på vej ind på undergrundsstationen. Hun overlever, men er hårdt såret, og politiet hævder, at det er den frygtede Metromorder, der igen har været på spil. Sårene efter ulykken heler med tiden, men noget inden i Gabrielle er stadig i stykker. Hun prøver at ignorere mareridtene og usikkerheden, mens hun kæmper fortvivlet for at vende tilbage til sit før så succesrige liv. Men alting kollapser, og hun mister det hele. Hun har brug for en frisk start. Et stillingsopslag i avisen fanger hendes opmærksomhed, og hun søger jobbet som bestyrer af en lille boghandel ved en fortryllende smuk bugt i Cornwall. Med et nyt spændende job, søde naboer og en bolig med havudsigt virker det som om, hun endelig kan begynde at genopbygge sit liv. Men er bugten virkelig så idyllisk, som den ser ud? Hvem er hendes nye karismatiske nabo egentlig? Og hvad skete der den dag på togperronen, hvor nogen skubbede hende ud foran toget? Bugten er den perfekte sommerbog med sin blanding af spænding og romantik. Handlingen foregår midt i det spektakulære landskab i Cornwall, der i årevis har været englændernes foretrukne feriested.

Holy Island by Lj Ross is a captivating narrative that will transport you to a world of mystery and suspense. Published in 2020 by Dark Skies Publishing, this novel falls under the genre of mystery and thriller, keeping readers on the edge of their seats till the very end. Lj Ross, renowned for her storytelling prowess, weaves a tale that is as engaging as it is unpredictable. Set against the backdrop of the Holy Island, the story unravels a series of events that will leave you guessing till the last page. This book is a testament to Ross's ability to create a riveting storyline that captivates the reader's imagination. If you're a fan of mystery novels, Holy Island by Lj Ross is a must-have addition to your collection, courtesy of Dark Skies Publishing.