Holy Island
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Cornerstone
Published:8th Jan '26
Should be back in stock very soon

FROM THE MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR
Get 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
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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?
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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,...
ISBN: 9781804960158
Dimensions: 198mm x 131mm x 38mm
Weight: 430g
496 pages