Detective Nikki Gill

The two little boys clutched each other's hands, shivering. The wind whistled through the cracks in the window frames of the children's home they lived in. Outside their room, they could hear footsteps coming closer. 'I don't want to go,' the small boy whimpered to his friend, 'don't let them take me.' On a crisp winter evening, Detective Nikki Gill is taking a peaceful stroll through New College Oxford grounds before starting her new job at Kidlington Criminal Investigations unit the following day. But when she hears a blood-curdling scream coming from one of the buildings, she discovers the lifeless body of Professor Brian Allerton in his office and his wife kneeling by his side. With her first case already underway before she's officially begun her new role, Nikki is feeling the pressure. Recently divorced, Nikki's return to her hometown of Oxford after years away has also brought the memory of her traumatic childhood to the surface… the tragic loss of her brother Tommy, who spent time in a children's home before his fatal accident. As Nikki and her new team start to investigate, they dig deeper into Brian's life and uncover an unsettling connection to Dunston Hill, the very same children's home where Nikki's brother lived. But just when Nikki thinks she has made a breakthrough in the case, the body of another professor is found. With the investigation becoming more personal by the minute, Nikki must confront painful memories and old wounds. Can she overcome her past to solve the murder and bring justice to the victims before the killer strikes again? An unputdownable crime thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat from the very first page. With suspenseful twists and turns, Stolen Souls is the first in the gripping Detective Nikki Gill series from the bestselling author of the Arla Baker series. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Simon McCleave and Robert Dugoni.

Her blonde hair was carefully arranged, forming a halo around her head. The young woman's eyes were open, the blue of her pupils just about visible, fading in the wintry morning light. She looked stunned as if she couldn't believe this had happened to her. When Detective Nikki Gill is called to the crime scene of Charlotte Winspear, she finds the woman's body in a secluded woodland at the top of a hill, her feet encased in heels without a speck of mud. Charlotte disappeared from a college party in an exclusive Oxford manor house the night before, and Nikki's instincts tell her she didn't die at this spot. So why did the killer bring Charlotte here? As Nikki builds a picture of the student, she digs into Charlotte's home life and discovers a wild child who was threatening to damage her father, Jacob's reputation as a powerful local businessman. And that's not all she finds… Charlotte was having an affair with her married teacher. But just as Nikki starts to connect the secrets in Charlotte's life and her father's past, Charlotte's friend is attacked and left for dead. Someone is trying to silence the women one by one. With the media frenzy surrounding Charlotte's murder and the killer on the loose, Nikki feels the weight of pressure like never before. She's edging towards the truth, but is she also about to put her own life in grave danger? A gripping and twisty crime thriller that will have you racing through the pages late into the night. Fans of Angela Marsons, Robert Dugoni and Matt Brolly will love Silent Girl. Read what everyone is saying about the Detective Nikki Gill series: 'This heart pounding nail bitting police thriller is stunning… I was hooked from the beginning and I couldn't put it down til the very end. The unexpected twists and turns were perfect. I loved Nikki and I can't wait to read more.' loris2littlelibrary, {5 Stars} 'Proper mindblowing… a book you just keep page turning. I really am looking forward to more in this series.' Booklover Bev, {5 Stars} 'I was on the edge of my seat from the first page… Can't wait to read more in this series.' Reader Reviewer, {5 Stars} 'Great book! This book had a bit of everything! It had suspense, intrigue, action… crazy twists and turns!... had me glued to my Kindle!' Reader Reviewer, {5 Stars} 'A really gripping crime thriller… got me reading late into the night.' Reader Review, {5 Stars} 'An edge of your seat gripping read…. Excellent book I loved it and look forward to the next.' Reader Review, {5 Stars} 'Wow what a book. I could not put it down.' Reader Review, {5 Stars}

Ask DI Nikki Gill what happened. The words on the crumpled note sent a chill down Nikki's spine as she stared at the young woman's body at the base of the college walls. What dark connection could this Oxford student possibly have to her past? When Detective Inspector Nikki Gill discovers a young Oxford student dead at the base of New College's ancient walls, she assumes it's a tragic accident. But everything changes when a note is found in the victim's pocket – mentioning Nikki by name. As she investigates the death of Chloe Pierson, Nikki uncovers the student's secret quest to find out what happened to her mother who vanished years ago. When another student dies in eerily similar circumstances, Nikki realises she's hunting a calculating killer who is somehow connected to her own past. The investigation leads her down a dark path of long-buried secrets, forcing Nikki to confront traumatic memories she'd rather forget. With time running out and the killer circling closer to home, threatening those she loves most, can Nikki untangle the web of lies before it's too late? The gripping new chapter in the bestselling Detective Nikki Gill series will keep you guessing until the final shocking twist. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Robert Dugoni and Matt Brolly. Read what everyone is saying about the Detective Nikki Gill series: 'Wow!... I couldn't put it down… Fast paced, great plot and characters. Everything you would ever want in a great detective mystery.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Thrilling… great page turner.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wow… I could not put it down.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This heart pounding nail bitting police thriller is stunning… I was hooked from the beginning and I couldn't put it down til the very end. The unexpected twists and turns were perfect. I loved Nikki and I can't wait to read more.' loris2littlelibrary, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Proper mindblowing… a book you just keep page turning. I really am looking forward to more in this series.' Booklover Bev, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I was on the edge of my seat from the first page… Can't wait to read more in this series.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Great book! This book had a bit of everything! It had suspense, intrigue, action… crazy twists and turns!... had me glued to my Kindle!' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A really gripping crime thriller… got me reading late into the night.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An edge of your seat gripping read…. Excellent book I loved it and look forward to the next.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wow what a book. I could not put it down.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐