The brand new series from the storyline consultants to TV's Happy Valley and Scott & Bailey and author of the DI Jack Dylan novels.Charley Mann left Yorkshire for the Met and a fast-track career - but now she's back, she's in charge and the area's first young, female DI. Her hometown, the Yorkshire countryside, and her old friends all seem unchanged, but appearances can be deceptive. When a brutal murder is discovered, Charley is forced to question everything, and the interest of her ex - reporter Danny Ray - doesn't make it easier.

An old house. A fire. Two corpses... DI Charley Mann returns in this gripping crime thriller.West Yorkshire DI Charley Mann is called for what seems a routine job. Prior to demolition a deserted manor house appears to have been the target of an arson attack. But something isn't right. The house has a dark history – and a dark present. When the remains of two bodies are discovered hidden inside, it soon emerges they were murdered decades apart. Who are they? What are their connections to the house? Why were they killed? And what is the connection to the fire? Amongst the ashes, Charley is soon drawn into a web of deceit and violent plots. The ghosts of the past can be all too real. Face them at your peril, because what goes around, comes around... Written by smash TV hit Happy Valley's story advisors, and with the benefit of decades of real police experience, Condemned is perfect for fans of LJ Ross, Joy Ellis and...

A terrible act of violence. A chance occurrence – or something more sinister?On a beautiful summer afternoon, Stacey Sullivan is getting married to Mark James. But then screams smother the laughter, police sirens drown out the church bells. Out of nowhere, a drug-fuelled gunman opens fire on the wedding party.The shooter is beaten, disarmed and detained by the guests. No one knows who the gunman is... or if they do, they're not admitting it. The job of solving the two murders is laid solely at the feet of DI Charley Mann.Could this be a random attack, or a pre-planned assassination? When information comes to light of a link to feuding drug-dealing families in Manchester, Charley's team need to act rapidly. They need to find – and apprehend – those responsible. Fast.It soon becomes clear: if they fail, more deaths are coming...An utterly compelling crime thriller that won't let go, perfect for fans of J. M....

The death of a local evil is only a sign of a more terrifying threat...Crime is a way of life for the Devlin brothers. Groomed at an early age and trained as criminals by local gangsters, they get their thrills out of instilling terror amongst their victims. The brothers' macabre pact? Never to be arrested or caged.Brutality hits the town of Harrowfield when the scourge of the community is found dead, his companion slaughtered. The locals react with praise for the killers.The same day firefighters respond to a fire but lose the fight to save Merton Manor. Amongst the debris two bodies are discovered; executed. As DI Jack Dylan struggles to cope with the pressure, armed officers await his judgement call. Can he remain professional, or will he release his anger?A chilling crime thriller from a truly authentic modern voice in the genre, perfect for fans of Mark Billingham, Angela Marsons and Ian Rankin.

'A multi-faceted page turner. The perfect way to meet Jack Dylan.' Alison Bruce, author of I Did It For UsFrom the husband and wife team who are the storyline consultants to TV's Happy Valleyand Scott & Bailey, comes the brand new book in the D.I. Jack Dylan series, which takes the reader back to where it all began...When Detective Jack Dylan heads home after a residential course, he has no idea that an extraordinary succession of events is about to turn his life upside down. A vicious, unprovoked attack is just the start. Soon his wife is dead and his step-daughter - dangerously depressed - is being expelled from university for drug use. And at work, two teenagers have gone missing. An ordinary man might break under the strain, but Dylan is no ordinary man. He knows that his survival depends on him carrying on regardless, burying himself in his work.He is determined to pursue the criminal elements behind the events - both...

Lock your windows. Lock your door. And don't look outside...At the local university a series of incidents is raising alarm. Someone is breaking into students bedrooms through the windows. But things get even more serious when a corpse is discovered on the outskirts of town. DI Charley Mann, dealing with her own problems, is drafted in to investigate. At first there doesn't seem to be a connection, but Charley suspects otherwise. Following the evidence draws Charley into a web of shady local characters struggling at the margins. It seems the break-ins are no random event. Worse, more lives are at stake. On her own, and facing a stand off, Charley will have to find a way through. It's either that, or more people will die... An extraordinary crime thriller from the UK's leading police storyline consultants for major TV series, this is a deeply researched and nail-biting novel. Perfect for fans of Unforgotten, Happy Valley and...

FULLY REVISED NEW EDITIONThe third in the D.I. Dylan series, set in Yorkshire and written by the husband and wife team who are the storyline consultants to TV's Happy Valley and Scott & Bailey.Work continues to dictate Dylan's life and a heavily pregnant Jen is sidelined.Two fatal road accidents kill three people. Then the body of an elderly lady is found in her home, but she doesn't seem to have died of natural causes. A newly-promoted Detective Sergeant arrives in Harrowfield and is more of a distraction than an asset. With stabbings and brutal attacks on girls to deal with, Dylan is busier than ever. While he is confronted by a madman, Jen goes into labour alone and collapses unconscious. Once again, Dylan is spinning numerous plates and is forced to make a life-changing decision.

From the authors of 'Deadly Focus' comes their second book in the 'D.I. Jack Dylan' series written by husband and wife co-authors who have nearly half a century of police experience between them.

The first novel in the D.I. Jack Dylan series by RC Bridgestock. Deadly Focus is a gripping crime fiction novel set in Yorkshire. When a young girl is abducted fear and suspicion haunts the streets of Harrowfield. Dylan's worst fears are confirmed when the body of Daisy Hind is found on a bleak windswept moor. As the murder investigation swings into action another child is abducted and suddenly Dylan has to confront the possibility of a serial killer preying on children and solve the case before a third child is snatched.Deadly Focus is written by husband and wife writing team Bob and Carol Bridgestock. Bob brings the authenticity of 30 years serving as a policeman with the West Yorkshire police force. For over half of his service he was a senior detective, retiring at the rank of Detective Superintendent. Bob took charge of many leading homicide cases and his expertise in solving these cases was endorsed by Crown Court Judges. and working on many leading homicide cases...