Dark Skies Publishing The DCI Ryan Mystery 5 Books Collection Set by LJ Ross

The DCI Ryan Mystery 5 Books Collection Set by LJ Ross brings together five investigations featuring Detective Chief Inspector Ryan. Across the collection, Ryan faces cases that pull him from moments of calm into urgent, high-stakes enquiries, from kidnappings and prison escapes to discoveries made in isolated locations and historic settings.

The set spans multiple time points in Ryan’s life, including an Easter bank holiday weekend, the summer solstice and the days before Christmas. Each story begins with a disturbing incident that demands answers, whether a crime scene in a major Newcastle cemetery, a death at a remote church, or a body found among ancient ruins on Holy Island.

Included titles

• High Force
• Angel
• Heavenfield
• Sycamore Gap
• Holy Island

Key details

• Five-book collection set
• By LJ Ross
• Series: DCI Ryan Mystery
• Publisher: Dark Skies Publishing

Synopses

High Force

DCI Ryan’s worst fear becomes real when the serial killer known as The Hacker escapes from prison. One of Ryan’s best detectives is kidnapped from her home, forcing Ryan to confront a brutal adversary tied to personal loss. He must attempt to bring the killer to justice again in time to save his colleague.

Angel

After a turbulent period, Ryan’s life appears to be settling as he plans a quiet Easter bank holiday with his fiancée. On Good Friday morning, he is called to a crime scene at one of Newcastle’s largest cemeteries. The case disrupts his return to normality and draws him into a new investigation.

Heavenfield

A man is found dead at the remote church of Heavenfield, and DCI Ryan is the only other person for miles. With no weapon, no motive and no other suspects, the police face a baffling situation. The investigation turns the usual pursuit on its head.

Sycamore Gap

Ryan believes he has left his turbulent history behind. During the early hours of the summer solstice, a young woman’s skeleton is discovered inside the Roman Wall at Sycamore Gap. The find forces the past back into view and sets a new case in motion.

Holy Island

Ryan retreats to Holy Island for sanctuary after being forced to take sabbatical leave from his work as a homicide detective. A few days before Christmas, a young woman is found dead among the ancient ruins of the nearby Priory, pulling him back into the world of murder. When Dr Anna Taylor returns to the island as a police consultant, old memories surface and she is made to confront her difficult past.