The first instalment in LJ Ross''s globally bestselling DCI Ryan mystery series and the Amazon UK No.1 Bestseller. "She keeps company with the best mystery writers " - The Times "Holy Island is a blockbuster " - Daily Express "A literary phenomenon " - Evening Chronicle ------------------------------------------------------ Detective Chief Inspector Ryan retreats to Holy Island seeking sanctuary when he is forced to take sabbatical leave from his duties as a homicide detective. A few days before Christmas, his peace is shattered and he is thrust back into the murky world of murder when a young woman is found dead amongst the ancient ruins of the nearby Priory. When former local girl Dr Anna Taylor arrives back on the island as a police consultant, old memories swim to the surface making her confront her difficult past. She and Ryan struggle to work together to hunt a killer who hides in plain sight, while pagan ritual and small-town politics muddy the waters of their investigation. Murder and mystery are peppered with a sprinkling of romance and humour in this fast-paced crime whodunnit set on the spectacular Northumbrian island of Lindisfarne, cut off from the English mainland by a tidal causeway. ------------------------------------------------------ Readers LOVE Holy Island ... * "Superbly written. Well thought out plot and in-depth knowledge of the location made this a must read book. Can''t wait for the next one." * " Brilliant , fantastic, many more words I could say. This book was totally gripping from start to finish and the ending had me mentally saying ''oh no what next''. Can''t wait for her next book." * "I have never been to Lindisfarne but will definitely plan to go after reading this book. I enjoyed it tremendously, with enough pace and story telling to keep me engrossed. What an imagination !" * " I couldn''t put this book down from the minute I picked it up! A great mix of thriller, romance, intrigue with a hint of humour." * "I love a crime novel and this one did not disappoint! Great twists and turns and good ending. Looking forward to the next one." * "Great page turner , with a lively plot that holds numerous twists and turns; keeps you guessing until the very end. Fab new author - well done!" ...

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LJ ROSS is an international bestselling author known for her atmospheric mystery and thriller novels, including the DCI Ryan series which has sold over 12 million copies worldwide. Her debut novel Holy Island published in 2015 and reached number one in the Amazon UK and Australian charts. Louise has since released over thirty novels, most of which have been UK number one digital bestsellers. She is also the creator of the bestselling Dr Alexander Gregory series and the Summer Suspense series. Louise is a keen philanthropist and proud to support numerous non-profit programmes in addition to founding the Lindisfarne Prize for Crime Fiction, the Northern Photography Prize and the Northern Film Prize. Born in Northumberland, England, she studied Law at King's College, University of London, then abroad in Florence and Paris, and worked as a lawyer before pursuing her dream to write. She lives with her family in Northumberland.

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The first instalment in LJ Ross's globally bestselling DCI Ryan mystery series and the Amazon UK No.1 Bestseller.

"She keeps company with the best mystery writers" - The Times

"Holy Island is a blockbuster" - Daily Express

"A literary phenomenon" - ***Evening Chronicle

Detective Chief Inspector Ryan retreats to Holy Island seeking sanctuary when he is forced to take sabbatical leave from his duties as a homicide detective. A few days before Christmas, his peace is shattered and he is thrust back into the murky world of murder when a young woman is found dead amongst the ancient ruins of the nearby Priory.

When former local girl Dr Anna Taylor arrives back on the island as a police consultant, old memories swim to the surface making her confront her difficult past. She and Ryan struggle to work together to hunt a killer who hides in plain sight, while pagan ritual and small-town politics muddy the waters of their investigation.

Murder and mystery are peppered with a sprinkling of romance and humour in this fast-paced crime whodunnit set on the spectacular Northumbrian island of Lindisfarne, cut off from the English mainland by a tidal causeway.

Readers LOVE Holy Island...

* "Superbly written. Well thought out plot and in-depth knowledge of the location made this a must read book. Can't wait for the next one."

* "Brilliant, fantastic, many more words I could say. This book was totally gripping from start to finish and the ending had me mentally saying 'oh no what next'. Can't wait for her next book."

* "I have never been to Lindisfarne but will definitely plan to go after reading this book. I enjoyed it tremendously, with enough pace and story telling to keep me engrossed. What an imagination!"

* "I couldn't put this book down from the minute I picked it up! A great mix of thriller, romance, intrigue with a hint of humour."

* "I love a crime novel and this one did not disappoint! Great twists and turns and good ending. Looking forward to the next one."

* "Great page turner, with a lively plot that holds numerous twists and turns; keeps you guessing until the very end. Fab new author - well done!"