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
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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!"
