{"product_id":"9781804960158","title":"Holy Island","description":"\u003cp\u003e Author(s): Ross, LJ \u003cbr\u003e Binding: Paperback, \u003cbr\u003e Date of Publication: 08\/01\/2026,\u003cbr\u003e Pagination: 496 pages,\u003cbr\u003e ISBN13\\EAN\\SKU: 9781804960158,\u003cbr\u003e Description: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMurder 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e------------------------------------------------------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!'\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Griffin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56384006979957,"sku":"9781804960158","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0379\/1365\/7388\/files\/9781804960158.jpg?v=1763804471","url":"https:\/\/www.griffinbooksonline.co.uk\/products\/9781804960158","provider":"Griffin Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}