Psychological Crime Detective

When the past comes calling....run To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven... It's 1959, Detective Nick Jellicoe is posted from the London Met to a quiet seaside town following the loss of his wife. Within a week of his arrival, Colonel Masterson, a local magistrate, is murdered, and his grandson is kidnapped. Rather than demand a ransom, the kidnapper begins to send cryptic messages that suggest his real motive is something else: revenge. Meanwhile a war is brewing between the two main criminal gangs in the town. Jellicoe's trip to the seaside is ...

A mystery novel set in New Cornwall during the early 20th century. Immerse yourself in the gripping world of crime and intrigue in "Deception in New Cornwall," where the shocking murder of Julian H. Clark sends shockwaves through a seemingly serene community. Join Philo Quentin, an eccentric art aficionado and amateur detective, as he unravels a web of deceit and psychological complexities that reveals the darker sides of humanity. The narrative unfolds with a seemingly innocuous breakfast meeting interrupted by the devastating news of a murder that propels Quentin into a high-stakes ...

On New Year’s Eve 2016, a Philadelphia Detective, crippled by grief and his endless pursuit to avenge his father’s death, is thrown into a case that could possibly bring him the retribution he seeks. Frank Collazo’s partner, Penny Bristow, will soon seek retaliation of her own. Detectives Collazo and Bristow will be tasked with chasing down the most notorious serial killer that the City of Philadelphia has ever known. Their pasts will become their present, and their present will become their hell, as a monster, both sinister and cunning, will make the detectives question everything ...

Bryce’s fellow attorney and partner in their firm, Tom Middleton, experience the death of his son who is found out to be a mule for a drug cartel trading arms for drugs. The boy is killed in a violent way, and Middleton finds out that one of the firm’s biggest clients is involved. Middleton confronts the owner and later is accused of his murder. Tom asks Bryce to be a part of his legal team. Bryce begins to investigate the murder. As he investigates, he discovers that lots of other people had the motivation to kill the deceased. Bryce finds out that Mrs. Juarez was more involved than ...

Bryce’s fellow attorney and partner in their firm, Tom Middleton, experience the death of his son who is found out to be a mule for a drug cartel trading arms for drugs. The boy is killed in a violent way, and Middleton finds out that one of the firm’s biggest clients is involved. Middleton confronts the owner and later is accused of his murder. Bryce begins to investigate the murder. As he investigates, he discovers that lots of other people had the motivation to kill the deceased. This is the Series 2 of Bryce Palmer Mysteries. First, recommended reading The Gateway series.

A wealthy couple is found brutally murdered. Their young son is missing. And one detective is about to be dragged back into a past he thought he'd buried. Detective Sergeant Conal Brophy is struggling to stay afloat—personally and professionally. When a high-profile double murder shakes the quiet Irish town of Woodstown, Brophy is handed the case that could either redeem his career—or destroy it. But nothing about the crime scene adds up. No witnesses. No motive. And the missing boy, Sean, has vanished without a trace. As Brophy digs deeper, a familiar name from an old, unsolved case ...

In the picturesque market town of Taunton, Roger Morgan is a celebrated photographer known for his artistic genius and dedication to capturing nature's fleeting beauty. His serene cottage, adorned with the fruits of his labour, serves as both his home and gallery. Yet, beneath the surface of Roger's idyllic life lies a web of rivalry, obsession, and dark secrets. As Taunton prepares for its annual Flower Show, Roger's latest collection promises to be his finest yet. But when his lifeless body is discovered, brutally murdered, the town's festive spirit is shattered. Detective Inspector ...

Shot point-blank in the chest. Paul Kaye collapses onto the gleaming tile of his luxury home. His killer vanishes into the predawn darkness. Fast-paced. Riveting. Unforgettable. Paul and Lisa Kaye’s marriage is unraveling, their dream home in Encino unable to hold together what success and status can’t mend. Paul finds solace—and purpose—with his much younger girlfriend, while wondering if there’s any way back to the life he built with his wife. Until he’s murdered. Detective Tom Stone dives into a labyrinth of secrets—fractured friendships, shady business dealings, jilted ...

A small boy and a young girl make a contract to kill. A school girl and her young brother arrive at private detective Jack Hamma's office. They scatter coins over Jacks desk, the contents of their piggy bank, and ask Jack to shoot dead two men. They want to save a forest and take revenge for the murder of their parents. Murder, revenge and retribution combine with Jacks wry humor to make this a great read. ‘The same fast paced action we've come to expect from a Jack Hamma story.’ ‘Flows well as we travel with Jack across the world, from the wilds of Yorkshire to the depths of the ...

In the autumn of 1968, the bodies of six brothers were found hanging from Hollyhead's billboard dressed in white, flowing gowns. Their killer was never identified. Twelve years later, another death has occurred. Will Metlocke, an author with seemingly psychic abilities, is called back to his hometown by his estranged father in a plea to help solve the murders. When Will finds an old friend who has apparently risen from the grave, he knows he must investigate. Only time is running out. Will has been diagnosed with cancer that he refuses to seek treatment for. He never planned to reconnect ...

Warning! This story is a dark, haunting psycho-thriller intended for mature readers! Five years ago, life for Logan Emery had meaning and goals, a possibility of new love, and increased job satisfaction and prestige. As a detective for the Meriden Police Department, he had one of Connecticut's best arrest and conviction rates. Staying ahead of the ever-increasing crime rate required patience, bravery, problem-solving skills, observation to detail, community involvement, and, more importantly, Logan's inimitable intuition. But all that changed after solving one of the most gruesome and ...

DEAD BROKE is the first in a gripping new crime series. A desperate gumshoe... A stolen antique... Jefferson Cole is about to find out that being a Private Investigator can be murder... Introducing the first book in a thrilling new crime series that will keep you on the edge of your seat! If you're a fan of LJ Ross, JD Kirk, Mark Dawson, and Ian Rankin, then DEAD BROKE is the book for you. Meet Jefferson Cole, an American Private Eye in London who is down on his luck and running out of funds. But when a wealthy client offers him a job to recover a stolen Chinese antique, Cole thinks he's ...

A website offering underage girls. A missing informant. When a body turns up, Sgt. Cory Marin, head of homicide and five months pregnant, is thrust into an investigation of the shady world of strip clubs and sex for sale. Cory Marin turns up multiple suspects: the girl’s ‘manager’ and two prominent men she was blackmailing. As the case heats up, the discovery of a leak casts suspicion on the law enforcement agencies involved. As she investigates, Cory must juggle pressure from the DA not to ‘ruffle feathers’ with pressure from the FBI to keep her investigation quiet while the FBI ...

Before being promoted to detective, Carrie Santero was given a rare glimpse into the mind of a killer. Through her mentor, Jacob Rein - a seasoned manhunter whose gift for plumbing the depths of madness nearly drove him over the brink - she was able to help capture one of the most depraved serial killers in the country. Now, the discovery of a small human foot buried in the Pennsylvania woods will lead her to a decades-old cold case - and the darkest secrets of her mentor's youth.

If you like The Shining, The Sixth Sense, or Shutter Island, you'll love this book. In the winter of 1974, Old Man Winter came calling, again. In August of ’74, Detective Penelope Bryce had just won her four-year legal battle with the City of Philadelphia and finally earned her Detective Badge. Her first case ended up being her last. Penny’s new partner, Detective Frank Bruno, was wrestling with his own demons when he came across Old Man Winter himself, Garrison Winter. The grizzled detective would finally meet his match. Detectives Bryce and Bruno would attempt to chase down the man ...

Can you imagine what it feels like to be me? No, of course not. You can recognise yourself in a mirror, know your relatives and friends as soon as you see them and remember them when you see them again. My name is Rosie Hayes, I’m thirty-six and, after an accident when I was eight, I’ve suffered with prosopagnosia (face blindness). I might be your best friend but I won’t recognise you if I see you again. I might be your sister but the same applies - I won’t even recognise your voice, let alone your face. When on a walk with my dog Skipper, I’ve seen a murder being committed but ...

A mystery novel set in New York City during the early autumn of 1923. In the vibrant, tumultuous world of 1920s New York, a shocking murder sends ripples through the heart of Broadway. "Death of a Star" follows the harrowing investigation into the life and untimely death of Eleanor Simon, the illustrious "Cardinal" of the stage, as her demise unveils dark secrets lurking beneath the glitzy façade of fame and fortune. When Eleanor is discovered strangled in her ransacked apartment, the city's elite are thrown into chaos. District Attorney John F.-X. Stanford is tasked with solving this high...

A dream vacation in paradise turns into a nightmare... Harmony Flynt and Max Rousseau have been happily married for two years, but during a trip to the Caribbean, Max disappears without a trace from St Barts. The local police carry out a fruitless search of the waters surrounding the island. But perhaps it is the enigmatic past of this tightly-knit "perfect" couple that has finally risen to the surface. For as we all know, secrets are like boomerangs -- they always come back to those who try to hide them. Immerse yourself in turquoise waters, a tropical landscape, and a wife’s desperate ...

Best-selling author Minette Walters captivates mystery aficionados throughout the world with her evocative, multi-layered novels, which have been translated into 22 languages. In The Echo she spins a finely-wrought web of secrets and betrayals, love and guilt that entangles everyone who touches it. A homeless man has been found dead of starvation—huddled next to a food-filled freezer—in a London socialite’s garage.

A gripping journey of a mother's relentless pursuit through danger and deceit to reclaim her missing son. In a gripping tale of courage and desperation, Annabelle's world spirals when her son Fergus is abducted. Teaming up with her husband Benny and best friend Barb, she embarks on a relentless quest for clues. Facing uncooperative local police, they turn to the FBI, uncovering chilling ties to Annabelle's past and a kidnapper driven by vengeance. With time against them, Annabelle forms an unlikely alliance with a mob boss, both united in a single mission. This intense story captures the ...