DCI Walker Crime Thrillers

Book 1: The Icehouse A Murderer on the Loose. A Detective Haunted by the Past. A Race Against Time. DCI Jonathan Walker is a senior detective for the Lancashire Constabulary in North West England. Hes haunted by events of the past and hell bent on redemption. "A moody, enveloping crime thriller." - SPR Editorial Review Book 2: The Pike A party gone wrong? Or a sickening group attack? Not everything is what it seems, and not everyone is who they appear to be. A young girl is found dead at the Pike Tower on Winter Hill near Chorley and DCI Walker and the newly promoted DC Briggs are drafted in to investigate. But what at first seems like a party gone wrong, or a sickening group attack, transpires to be much, much more. "Authentically written, patiently penned, and satisfyingly dark, The Pike is a top-flight crime thriller." - SPR Editorial Review Book 3: The Tower A seaside town on its knees. A group hell bent on making it a better place, by KILLING. Can DCI Walker stop whoever it is before things get completely out of hand? When the Head Clown at Blackpool Tower Circus turns up dead in suspicious circumstances, a criminal investigation ensues. But when another body turns up just days later, the double homicide becomes the talk of the town. "An unsettling but highly entertaining thriller." SRP Editorial Review ----------------------------- Fans of Ian Rankin and LJ Ross will love these! Order your copyNOWand get into this page-turning, unputdownable series!

A seaside town on its knees. A group hell bent on making it a better place, by KILLING. Can DCI Walker stop whoever it is before things get completely out of hand? When the Head Clown at Blackpool Tower Circus turns up dead in suspicious circumstances, a criminal investigation ensues, headed by DCI Walker. But when another body turns up just days later, with the samemodus operandi, the double homicide becomes the talk of the town. The murderer, calling himself The Defender, wants people to be kinder to each other, and hes prepared to kill to make it happen. Sometimes, you have to be cruel to be kind. What starts as a cat and mouse chase soon transforms into a stampedethe Kindness Matters Movement emerges via an online forum, and things start to get complicated. It comes to a head on Bonfire Night, when a small army of copycats and followers do the bidding of their Defender, leading to a night of death and destruction. With the town on red alert, the so-called mastermind of these acts surprises everyone again; only this time, no-one is complaining, except for Walker and his team, that is. "An unsettling but highly entertaining thriller." SRP Editorial Review Fans of Ian Rankin, JD Kirk, Matt Brolly, Tim Sullivan, and LJ Ross will love this! The Tower is the third book in the stunning debut police procedural crime thriller from JJ Richards (*although it can be read as a stand-alone). Order your copyNOWand get into this page-turning, unputdownable series!

A body buried in the dunes. A killer with a deadly pattern. Can DCI Walker catch them before the cycle starts again? When a young woman's body is discovered in the windswept sand dunes of Lytham St Annes, Detective Walker is assigned to the cold case. The victim's connection to a former Chief Constable puts the investigation under intense scrutiny from Walker's current boss, the formidable Chief Constable Sarah Harriet. It's not a holiday if you don't come home... But when two more bodies are unearthed nearby, it's clear they're hunting a serial killer-one who's ready to strike again. With few leads and mounting pressure, Walker takes a bold gamble: sending his partner, DC Briggs, undercover as bait to draw the killer out. As the operation spirals out of control and the team races against time, Walker begins to uncover chilling secrets that shake the investigation to its core. Nothing about this case is what it seems-and the closer they get to the truth, the deadlier it becomes. Fans of Ian Rankin, JD Kirk, Matt Brolly, Patricia Gibney, and LJ Ross will love this! The Dunes is the fourth book in the stunning debut police procedural crime thriller from JJ Richards (although it can be listened to as a stand-alone). Order your copy NOW and get into this page-turning, unputdownable series!

A body on display. A message written in blood. And a puzzle that defies logic. DCI Jonathan Walker thought he'd seen it all-until a case in Lancaster forces him to read old crimes anew. When baffling clues surface in the city's oldest institutions, Walker must navigate a web of secrets, public fury, and a riddle that won't stay solved. Every answer seems to raise more questions, and the closer he gets, the more the stakes tighten. When the hunt begins, you'd better be on the right side. Atmospheric, propulsive and quietly unsettling, The Castle is a masterful police procedural that blends meticulous detective work with a slow-burn mystery. Perfect for readers who love tense, character-driven thrillers where history casts a long shadow. Fans of Ian Rankin, Ann Cleeves, Michael Connelly, and LJ Ross will devour this one. Step into Lancaster's dark heart. But beware what you might uncover. The Castle is the fifth book in the DCI Walker series - although it can be listened to as a standalone. Order your copy NOW and get into this page-turning, unputdownable series!

From an International Bestselling Series! 🏆 "Viscerally gripping and methodically plotted." - SPR Editorial Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A body reclaimed by water A landscape shaped by secrets And a case that refuses to stay buried When a man is found dead in the wetlands of rural Lancashire, DCI Jonathan Walker is called to what appears to be a tragic accident. It isn't. As Walker and DC Shelly Briggs investigate a series of suspicious deaths across Martin Mere, Mere Sands Wood, and Brockholes, they begin to suspect someone is using the landscape itself - the floods, the isolation, the treacherous terrain - to conceal murder. But the deeper they dig, the more the case turns inward. Evidence vanishes. Assumptions fracture. And the line between protection and control begins to blur. Then the investigation takes a devastating turn. With lives at risk and the truth slipping further out of reach, Walker faces a case that will test not only his judgement - but his will to survive. Bleaker and more intense than previous cases, this investigation strips away comfort and certainty - revealing how easily safety can disappear, and how quickly good intentions can become dangerous. Dark, atmospheric, and psychologically charged, The Wetlands is the most demanding case of Walker's career yet- a gripping British police procedural exploring obsession, isolation, buried trauma, and the cost of believing you know what's best for others. Perfect for readers who enjoy the crime fiction of Ann Cleeves, Peter James, LJ Ross, Rachel McLean and Wes Markin. The Wetlands is the sixth book in the DCI Walker Crime Thrillers, a bestselling British detective series set across Lancashire and the North West of England. Each book can be read as a standalone case, but the full story is best enjoyed in order. Order your copy NOW and get into this page-turning, unputdownable series!

A party gone wrong? Or a sickening group attack? Not everything is what it seems, and not everyone is who they appear to be. A young girl is found dead at the Pike Tower on Winter Hill near Chorley and DCI Walker and the newly promoted DC Briggs are drafted in to investigate. But what they find extends far beyond the Rivington Pike. What seems like a party gone wrong, or a sickening group attack, transpires to be much more, and threatens not only the local community, but Walker and his team too. "Authentically written, patiently penned, and satisfyingly dark, The Pike is a top-flight crime thriller." - SPR Editorial Review ★★★★★ After identifying who'd taken the deceased to the Pike, a cat and mouse chase ensues, taking them to Manchester and back. And when more women are attacked and left for dead, Walker gets reinforcements, turns it into a wide-scale manhunt. If they don't find the attacker soon, more women will almost certainly die. But Walker and his team don't have to look too far, and what they find is much darker than they could possibly have imagined. Is it a sin if you are the victim? The Pike is the second book in the stunning debut police procedural crime thriller from JJ Richards (although it can be read as a stand-alone). Fans of Ian Rankin, JD Kirk, Matt Brolly, Patricia Gibney, and Michael Connelly will love this! Buy your copy NOW and get into this page-turning, unputdownable series!