Dr Harrison Lane Mystery

The child’s eyes were tightly shut and a lock of blond hair had fallen across his smooth forehead. He looked as if he were merely sleeping… but the rotting leaves upon which he lay were his grave. In the early hours of a chilly autumn morning, Harrison Lane races to shadowy Fenton Woods. Beneath an ash tree is the lifeless body of a young boy – four guttered candles surround him, a makeshift cross pushed into the earth nearby. Harrison tenses – who would want to hurt an innocent child? As head of the police’s Ritualistic Behavioural Crime unit, Harrison uses his unique tracking skills to assess the scene. Some slips of paper inside the boy’s mouth – cryptic words written in the child’s own handwriting – gives him the first clue, as well as a link to a dilapidated chapel in nearby Nunhead Cemetery. Pulse racing, Harrison realises he’s been there before – as a child, his mother brought him just before she herself was murdered, her killer never caught. Then another child goes missing – a little boy who bears an eerie resemblance to the first victim. Harrison knows the chance of finding him alive is growing smaller every moment … can Harrison conquer the demons in his own past and catch this twisted killer before another innocent life is taken? A totally and utterly gripping, keep-you-up-all-night crime thriller Fans of Angela Marsons, DK Hood and Rachel Lynch will love this unputdownable crime series introducing the unforgettable Harrison Lane. What readers are saying about Broken Angels: “This book has me grasping at the edge of my seat every single day when I was reading it… This book is just mind-blowing! It's just that good!” Online reviewer “Wow what a book… I could not put it down.” Online reviewer “This book grabbed hold of my attention from the first page and didn’t let go until the gripping end... I can’t wait to devour the next book and learn more about Dr Harrison Lane’s past… Clever, chilling, and compelling. What a treat.” Online reviewer “I was mesmerised by Harrison Lane, he’s like no other character I’ve read about before... absolutely fascinating. I also loved the other characters that make up the book, with maybe a hint of romance blooming… I can’t wait to read the next books in the series, I’m hooked!” Online reviewer “Wow, I am already a little in love with Dr Harrison Lane… More please.” Online reviewer “I loved Broken Angels… I read the entire book in a couple of sittings. It’s a page-turner!” Online reviewer

Dawn creeps over the horizon, illuminating the body lying on the marshy ground. He looks peaceful, young, healthy. But there is no bloom of life in his cheeks, his eyes are cold and dead... When Head of the Ritualistic Behavioural Crime Unit, Dr Harrison Lane, is called to desolate Wicken Fen to assist with a murder investigation, he can't believe what he sees. Curved iron horseshoes hold down the body of a young, athletic man, and birch leaves rest delicately upon his torso, but it's what lies above the leaves that interests Harrison... A small bone hangs around the young man's neck and Harrison immediately recognises it as a magical talisman, said to bring the wearer great powers. But it's from an ancient sect which some believe has links to the devil. The victim is soon identified as local jockey Paul Lester. Searching his home, Harrison discovers a thick white envelope containing horsehair and cryptic directions to a meeting place. With a sickening feeling, he suddenly understands why Paul was targeted; he was a member of another secret society: The Horsemen. Could that mean that other members are in danger? But Harrison can't get the detective in charge of the case to take his worries seriously. Then another victim is found dead, pinned down by horseshoes, and his worst fears are confirmed. Harrison knows the fastest way to stop this killer is to infiltrate the society, but can he discover their secrets and work out how the killer is tracking them before it's too late? Fans of Angela Marsons, LJ Ross, and Rachel McLean won't be able to stop reading this totally gripping crime thriller.

The small boat drifts gently down the river, twisting slowly with the current. Lying on the bottom, a still figure is dressed in midnight black robes, holding a single red rose in cold, pale hands… When two students at ancient Durham University make a gruesome discovery, Dr Harrison Lane, Head of the Ritualistic Behavioural Crime unit, is summoned to investigate. A young student has been murdered, satanic symbols etched across their chest, and Harrison is disturbed to see the upside-down hangman's cross, the devil's symbol of justice. To Harrison, there's no justice here, and he vows to uncover the truth. The student was popular, and the police can't find a motive for the murder. Meanwhile, rumours of ghost sightings are spreading like wildfire across campus, and they all seem to be circling around one location: Palace Green, a popular meeting place in the very oldest part of the university. Then Harrison discovers an unsolved cold case – a student who went missing a year ago, presumed drowned. Wondering if it could be related to the recent death, he digs into it further – what he finds sends shockwaves across the campus. Is something deadly and sinister happening in the heart of the university? As Harrison comes closer to the truth, he realizes that the stakes have never been higher. With a killer on the run and a ticking clock counting down, Harrison must confront the demons from his own past and face down a dangerously powerful adversary to finally uncover the truth. Perfect for fans of Rachel McLean, Angela Marsons and Rachel Abbott. This book was previously published under the title Dark Order by Gwyn GB. What readers are saying about this book: What readers are saying about this book: "Wow, what a book. These books just keep getting more intriguing. I can't wait to read the next book to see what happens next. I couldn't put this book down. I'm hooked." Online reviewer, 5 stars "Love the twist!" Online reviewer, 5 stars "Excellent series of books. When I finished one, I couldn't wait to get stuck into the next." Online reviewer, 5 stars "Another gripping read! This is the third Harrison Lane book I've read, and as ever it's kept me enthralled right to the end. Cannot wait for book 4, which I've pre ordered!" Online reviewer, 5 stars

The curtains were closed and incense burned in a pottery jug. Brightly coloured cloth was draped over pictures on the wall. Out of a bag spilled stones, teeth, bones. Beside them were jars of herbs and ground powders. Was the person who lived here an innocent victim... or a killer? Harrison Lane, Head of the Ritualistic Behavioural Crime unit, is called to investigate the brutal assault of an African healer. The two attackers are normally law-abiding parishioners from the nearby Catholic church. Behind bars, the men claim they were acting in self-defence after the man used 'voodoo magic' to curse their church, sending a wave of sudden deaths and sickness through the panicked congregation. While items like bones, ritual figures, robes and an altar are found at the healer's home, Harrison is convinced they're not seeing the whole picture. But as more fall desperately sick, he's running out of time to find out who—or what—is killing the parishioners. Why was the first victim's body cremated before testing could be carried out? It's clear to Harrison that there's a killer in their midst, picking them off one by one then destroying the evidence. Is it a voodoo practitioner, or something far more evil much closer to home? Innocent Dead is a gripping police procedural with twists and turns you won't see coming, perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, LJ Ross, and Matt Brolly.

She was lying across a granite rock surrounded by sea, posed on her side as though she was simply resting. She looked beautiful. Long blonde hair flowed beneath her, and a silvery tail glinted in the pale winter sun... When the news breaks that a mermaid has been found dead on a rock in the Island of Jersey, social media goes into a frenzy around the world. Dr. Harrison Lane, Head of the Ritualistic Behavioural Crime unit, is called in to investigate. What he finds makes his blood run cold. A girl has been sculpted by plastic surgery to become the image of a perfect mermaid. Harrison has dedicated his life to tracking down those who hide behind spiritualism and religion to do evil—but this case will test his skills, and his nerve, to the limit. A cold, calculating psychopath is preying on vulnerable women dying to achieve perfection, and instinct tells Harrison that it's only a matter of time before more mermaids are found. From the exquisite care taken over the work, it's clear they are dealing with a skilled craftsman—but one whose twisted art is deadly and who's holding his victims captive as he transforms them. As the clock ticks down, Harrison and his team are locked in a heart-stopping race to find a killer before more women lose their lives. A totally gripping, twisty crime thriller that will hook in readers of Angela Marsons, LJ Ross, and Rachel McLean.

Night was almost upon her, but the chill in the air wasn't just a physical one. Although the stones were supposed to protect her family and the village, she'd always found the place creepy. It was as though silently standing among them were a thousand ghosts watching her, waiting for her to join them… When Carole Templeton falls to her death at the cliff edge beside the ancient stone where her father died, locals fear the legend of the blood stone has returned with a vengeance. Dr Harrison Lane, head of the Ritualistic Behavioural Crime unit, arrives in Yorkshire and finds a community living in fear of the ancient tribal curse and the myth of a 17th century vampire. But when he sets out to uncover the truth behind the superstition, his findings unnerve him. The legend of the blood stone may not be just a myth but something much more sinister, and the Templeton family curse may be more real than anyone could have imagined. With his personal life preying on his mind, Harrison begins to experience dread for the first time, struggling to connect the threads of the case. As the sun sets on the stone circle and the shadows of the night creep in, Harrison must unravel the truth behind the curse and stop the killer before it's too late… Captive Heart is a suspenseful, thrilling page-turner that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end, perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, LJ Ross and Rachel Abbott. This book was previously published under the title Blood Stone by Gwyn GB.

There were three names written down, but the fourth was unknown. A name so painful that it had been scored through. A black scar where once the truth had been spelled out. The Reverend's role had been clear, but for what he had done, he would have to suffer… When a vicar is reported missing just days before Christmas and two churches are burned to the ground, the police know there is only one person that can help them solve the case: Head of the Ritualistic Behavioural Crime unit, Dr Harrison Lane. An expert on ritualistic and religious crime profiling, Harrison uses tracking skills taught to him by his Native American stepfather to follow the trail of clergymen's bodies displayed in sinister effigies that warp scenes from the New Testament. Amidst the bitter cold, Harrison pursues a killer who is seeking long-awaited vengeance against members of the church for a sin that has festered for decades. With a lead investigator who is less than co-operative and suspicion hurriedly thrown upon vulnerable members of the community, Harrison can't shake the feeling that something deeper and darker, linked to his own family's mysterious past, is hiding below the surface of this investigation. Can Harrison solve these murders before the killer claims their next victim? And does that victim even deserve to be saved? An addictive crime thriller, perfect for fans of Rachel McLean, Rachel Abbott and Angela Marsons. This book was previously published under the title Winter Fires by Gwyn GB. What readers are saying about this book: "Absolutely fantastic… will keep you hooked. Well-deserving of five stars." Online reviewer, 5 stars "Great!! This book kept me guessing! Dr. Lane is an excellent character for this series… I can't wait for the next book! I highly recommend this book." Online reviewer, 5 stars "I just love these books about Dr Harrison Lane." Online reviewer, 5 stars "This is the best yet of the series… gripping." Online reviewer, 5 stars

This is the eighth in the Dr Harrison Lane crime thriller mysteries, fast-paced crime suspense novels full of murder and intrigue, with a little romance and humour. From the top-20 bestselling author, this is perfect for those who also enjoy LJ Ross, J M Dalgliesh, Rachel McLean, Rachel Abbott, Matt Brolly, and J.R. Ellis.

Fans of Angela Marsons, Joy Ellis and Rachel McLean will love this chilling British crime series. In England's shadowy corners, from misty woods to ancient university halls, criminal psychologist and head of the Ritualistic Behavioural Crime unit Dr Harrison Lane, confronts the country's most challenging crimes. A boy's body with cryptic messages. A man pinned down by horseshoes. A student etched with strange symbols. Each scene is a piece of a terrifying puzzle only Harrison can solve. As he unravels these ritualistic killings, Harrison digs up long-buried secrets that shake quiet towns to their core. But the deeper he delves, the more his own past threatens to engulf him. Plunge into this bone-chilling trilogy where ancient evil lurks in every shadow and the truth will leave you breathless. What readers are saying about this series: "This book has me grasping at the edge of my seat every single day when I was reading it… This book is just mind-blowing! It's just that good!" Online reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Wow what a book… I could not put it down." Online reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This book grabbed hold of my attention from the first page and didn't let go until the gripping end... I can't wait to devour the next book and learn more about Dr Harrison Lane's past… Clever, chilling, and compelling. What a treat." Online reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I was mesmerised by Harrison Lane, he's like no other character I've read about before... absolutely fascinating. I also loved the other characters that make up the book, with maybe a hint of romance blooming… I'm hooked!" Online reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The tangy smell of smoke hangs heavy in the air, mingling with the early morning mist. As it lifts, a shape emerges in the centre of the tranquil meadow. A scarecrow? No… rising from the ashes of a dying fire, stands a blackened wooden cross – and tied to it, the dark outline of a body. When a woman is found burnt at the stake on the edge of a pretty English village, the police suspect this is no ordinary murder. Dr Harrison Lane, Head of the Ritualistic Behavioural Crime unit, is quickly summoned to unravel the mystery. As Harrison investigates, he uncovers a web of deceit woven through the tight-knit community of Thistleford. The villagers claim the victim, Louise Swift, was a gifted psychic, beloved by all… but Harrison immediately senses darker forces at play. When another body is discovered at nearby Harmony House, home to a group of reclusive ex-convicts seeking redemption, the case takes a sinister turn. Are the deaths connected? And does the house harbour more potential victims… or something far more dangerous? As Harrison races to catch the killer, he must confront his own demons, re-awakened by this grisly case. Can he see through the lies all around him and unmask the evil hiding in Thistleford before it's too late? A gripping, unputdownable thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end. Perfect for fans of J M Dalgliesh and Rachel Lynch. What readers are saying about this series: "This book grabbed hold of my attention from the first page and didn't let go until the gripping end… Clever, chilling, and compelling. What a treat." Reader review, ????? "This book has me grasping at the edge of my seat every single day when I was reading it… just mind-blowing! It's just that good!" Reader review, ????? "Wow what a book… I could not put it down." Reader review, ????? "I was mesmerised by Harrison Lane, he's like no other character I've read about before… absolutely fascinating… I'm hooked!" Reader review, ????? "Wow, I am already a little in love with Dr Harrison Lane… More please." Reader review, ????? "I am addicted! Couldn't put it down. Can't wait for the next book. Can thoroughly recommend this series… unusual and gripping." Reader review, ?????