A mysterious death and a world of problems for a retired cop...On a walk up the moor near Ilkley in Yorkshire, ex-detective Henry Ward and his loyal terrier Tessa stumble across the body of a young man, who is clearly deceased.Probing further, Henry decides that if the bag of drugs in his pocket is anything to go by, the lad has been up to no good.Despite resistance from the officer in charge – curt ex-Met officer DI Kate Barnes who’d rather Henry kept out of her way – Henry pursues his own line of inquiry. So much for thinking he’d retire in a quiet countryside cottage and leave his troubled days as a DCI in Bradford behind.But quickly Henry finds himself ahead of the local police. Yet old and tired, with a bad hip, and possibly terrible judgement, is he really cut out to track down a killer?MURDER ON A YORKSHIRE MOOR is the first in a series of standalone detective mysteries by Ric Brady. Be sure to check out the rest of the books. The full list is as follows:1. MURDER ON A YORKSHIRE MOOR2. BUTCHER ON THE MOOR3. MISSING ON ILKLEY MOOR4. DETECTIVE ON THE MOOR5. COLD CASE ON THE MOOR6. SHOOTER ON THE MOOR7. POISONED ON THE MOORAll of our books are FREE with Kindle Unlimited and available in paperback.

Meet Detective Chief Inspector John Blizzard — burly and blunt. He takes no nonsense from crooks or his superiors.The bestselling British detective series starts here — in a windswept Northern city where the past is never truly dead. The books have over 7000 five-star reviews.On the edge of Hafton — a cold, rainy city shadowed by its industrial past — construction workers uncover a burial site beneath an old farm. Fifteen bodies lie beneath the frostbitten soil: German POWs from World War II. But one body doesn’t belong.Modern clothes. A bullet in the skull. And a very recent death.DCI John Blizzard is called in to investigate. The dead man was a known thug with dangerous connections — but what was he doing at the site of a disused prisoner-of-war camp, and why has someone gone to such lengths to hide him?As Blizzard digs deeper, he uncovers a trail of secrets stretching back to the dying days of the war — and a conspiracy that someone is willing to kill for. With pressure from above and the past closing in, Blizzard must race to uncover the truth before more bodies fall.A gripping and atmospheric police procedural that explores how history never stays buried.Perfect for fans of Peter Robinson, Ian Rankin, Bill Kitson, and Ann Cleeves.DCI John Blizzard is gruff, stubborn, and driven by an uncompromising sense of justice. With decades on the force and a sharp eye for what others miss, he’s built a reputation for rooting out lies — whether from criminals or his own superiors. He doesn’t do diplomacy, but he does get results.THE LOCATIONSet in the fictional Northern city of Hafton, where flat, windswept farmland meets faded industry. The ruins of a World War II prisoner-of-war camp, hidden in the mists beyond the city, become the chilling stage for a murder that echoes across generations.THE SERIES HAS 1000s OF FIVE-STAR REVIEWS“????? Excellent murder mystery storyline, enjoyed the read.”— Kindle Customer“????? Great book, keeps you on your toes, with an unexpected twist at the end. Well worth picking up to read.”— Kerry“????? Another great book. The banter between Blizzard and the team is so good. The way he deals with the cases is really good. A must read.”— Mulli“????? Another well written and crafted story from John Dean. Lots of action with plenty of twists and turns and an exciting ending.”— Kindle Customer“????? A thoroughly entertaining read, with realistic characters who continue to develop as the series of DCI Blizzard books keeps improving. Highly recommended.”— John O“????? Love this writer and this book did not disappoint.”— Sue Armstrong“????? This was a different direction of investigation, looking for a shooter with a list of people to kill, including cops.”— Susan Green“????? All of John Dean’s books are good but I love DCI Blizzard! The books are carefully plotted and the characters are well written. I hope there are many more books in the series. I highly recommend this book!”— Elizabeth P.“????? Very good addition to the DCI Blizzard series. The author has another series that I like as well, the DCI Harris series. No nonsense detective with interesting plot turns.”— J Austen“????? Just wasn’t long enough. I like DCI Blizzard and would like to know more about him.”— Zippie 65

A "rousing, often comic" series debut featuring a globe-trotting spy with nothing to lose—even sleep—from the New York Times–bestselling author (Library Journal).Evan Michael Tanner hasn't slept in more than a decade—not since a small piece of battlefield shrapnel invaded his skull and obliterated his brain's sleep center. Still, he's managed to find numerous inventive ways to occupy his waking hours.Tanner is a card-carrying member of hundreds of international organizations, from the Internal Macedonian Revolutionary Order to the Flat Earth Society—not because he believes in their myriad lost causes, he's simply a joiner by nature. Besides, it gives him something to do.The Russians think Tanner is a CIA operative on a covert mission. The CIA is certain he's a Soviet agent. Actually, he's in Turkey pursuing a fortune in hidden Armenian gold. But Tanner's up for anything, including a little spycraft, if it helps him reach his big payday. And if need be, he'll even start a small revolution . . .Praise for Lawrence Block"Block is one of the best!" —The Washington Post"Block is a deft surgeon, sure and precise." —The New York Times"Block generates nonstop suspense." —Publishers Weekly"One of our best authors." —San Diego Union-Tribune

Remote. Mysterious. Deadly.Situated off the Normandy coast, Mont-Saint Michel has been many things in its history: a prison, a siege fortress and an abbey. When Maggie and Laurent—who are struggling with the revelation of a family secret that threatens their marriage—take part in a couples’ counseling weekend on the island they are thrust head first into the setting for a brutal double murder. Because a once-in-a-century storm is bearing down on the island preventing communication with the outside world, their small group of six is trapped on the island—with a murderer. And the clock is ticking. Maggie has only one night to find the killer—and elicit a confession—before the police arrive and go with the obvious evidence—all of which points directly at Laurent.This book is a clean read: no graphic violence, sex or strong language Genre: light culinary cozy mystery, women amateur sleuth. Murder in Mont St-Michel: A riveting mystery thriller set in Provence (A Maggie Newberry Mystery Book 19)

Winner of the 2025 Colorado Authors League Award for Best Amateur Sleuth MysteryShe survived the battlefield.The truth might kill her.When a covert mission to capture a high-value Al Qaeda target collapses in Iraq, U.S. Army Sergeant Amber Downing disappears behind enemy lines, taken captive and presumed dead. Her military working dog, Razor, is left broken beside her—another casualty of a war that doesn’t forgive mistakes.Amber does survive. But captivity leaves scars no rescue mission can erase.Now a disabled veteran trying to rebuild her life in rural Colorado, Amber works at a VA Medical Center while battling PTSD, survivor’s guilt, and the loss of her fiancé in combat. With the help of her highly trained service dog, Nikita, she keeps the darkness at bay—until her job pulls her into something far more dangerous than therapy sessions and paperwork.A disturbing pattern of veteran suicides lands on Amber’s desk. What first looks like tragedy soon reveals signs of manipulation… and a conspiracy hiding in plain sight.When powerful forces realize Amber is asking the wrong questions, the hunt begins again.With enemies closing in, buried trauma resurfacing, and Nikita as her only constant, Amber must rely on skills forged in war and captivity to expose the truth—before she becomes the next name on the list.The Suicide Detective is a gritty, emotionally charged military thriller that blends action, mystery, and heart—honoring veterans, service dogs, and the unbreakable bond between them.Perfect for readers who love:Military and veteran-led thrillersStrong female protagonistsK9 and service-dog storiesHigh-stakes investigations with emotional depthFor readers who enjoy the emotional depth of Kristin Hannah, the investigative tension of Michael Connelly, and the high-stakes suspense of David Baldacci.

"Intense, suspenseful, and completely gripping from start to finish." BookBub reviewerA young woman is found dead in the pond behind Denise’s new home.The police call it suspicious. The town calls it tragic.Denise Little calls it a warning.She and her husband Justin moved to Vermont for a fresh start—a quiet town, a beautiful house by the water, and one last attempt at IVF after years of heartbreak. But only a week after they arrive, twenty-year-old Lesley Bowman is found drowned less than a mile from their front door.Then the autopsy changes everything.It wasn’t an accident.As the investigation unfolds, Denise becomes obsessed with the pond—watching, waiting, searching for answers the police don’t seem to have. But the deeper she digs, the more Justin begins to question her sanity.Is Denise unraveling under the pressure of infertility and isolation?Or is she the only one who sees what’s really happening?Because someone in this quiet town is hiding the truth.And the pond isn’t done claiming its victims.