Dr. Harrison Lane Mystery

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. What readers are saying about this book: "These books just grab you and you can't put them down. I can't wait to read the next book." Online reviewer, 5 stars "Gripping! I highly recommend this book." Online reviewer, 5 stars "An excellent read… Gwyn has once again created a great mystery, along with some fun detours, that make this story unique… will leave the reader entertained and always wanting more!" Online reviewer, 5 stars "A one-day read. Loved this latest episode in the work and personal life of Dr Lane. Invested now in the lives of the whole team and awaiting the next book." Online reviewer, 5 stars

The child looked as if he were just sleeping on autumn leaves. But the burned-down candles and wooden cross told a different story… Detectives call Dr Harrison Lane to the dark depths of Fenton Woods, where he finds seven-year-old Darren Phillips surrounded by candles and a makeshift cross. A prayer is scrawled on his chest. Papers crammed in his mouth – pages of scripture written in a child's trembling hand. As head of the Ritualistic Behavioural Crime unit, Harrison reads what others can't see. The killer kept Darren alive for days, teaching him, forcing him to write. This is a man who believes he's saving children's souls from the Devil. Then another boy vanishes. Using his tracking skills and deep understanding of ritual crime, Harrison hunts a man convinced he's doing God's work. But the investigation stirs the dark shadows in Harrison's own past – shadows that have haunted him for years. Can he stop this killer before another innocent life is taken? A gripping, keep-you-up-all-night twisty suspense. Broken Angels is the first in the best-selling Harrison Lane crime thriller series. This nail-biting page-turner is perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, LJ Ross, Rachel McLean, DK Hood and Rachel Lynch. 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, 5 stars "Wow what a book… I could not put it down." Online reviewer, 5 stars "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, 5 stars "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, 5 stars "Wow, I am already a little in love with Dr Harrison Lane… More please." Online reviewer, 5 stars "I loved Broken Angels… I read the entire book in a couple of sittings. It's a page-turner!" Online reviewer, 5 stars

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: "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 dog was standing by the tree, four paws firmly planted, his hackles up. His owner, who had run after him through the woods, stopped and gasped aloud in shock. In front of them, hanging from the ancient yew tree, was a body. Blood dripped down the victim's pale skin, where strange symbols had been crudely carved. The eyes stared straight ahead. Empty. Unseeing. Dr Harrison Lane, Head of the Ritualistic Behavioural Crime unit, is called away from a romantic getaway with his girlfriend by an unsettling report. A young man has been found murdered in a centuries-old woodland – and the strange symbols found on his body point to the involvement of long-forgotten dark rituals. Using his knowledge of ancient pagan spirituality, Harrison begins to draw a connection between the runes on the man's body and the unusual crime scene, which includes a circle drawn in the wet leaves of the forest floor and the haunting clink-clink of windchimes suspended nearby. How did the victim end up alone with his killer in the forest, and who would want him dead by such brutal means? Just as Harrison is about to make a breakthrough in this challenging case, details from his own past, related to his mother's tragic death – begin to emerge. Can Harrison keep his head in the game and find this dangerous predator, or will the secrets he's so carefully locked away finally surface? With an evil killer on the loose, and more innocent lives caught in the balance, every moment counts… The next unputdownable book in the Dr Harrison Lane series. Fans of Angela Marsons, JD Kirk and LJ Ross won't be able to stop turning the pages!