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Holy Island

by LJ Ross

Paperback £9.99
Published 8th January 2026
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FROM THE MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR

Get ready to be gripped by the thrilling first instalment of the bestselling DCI Ryan murder mystery series, the perfect mix of crime, humour, and a touch of romance for fans of Elly Griffiths and Ann Cleeves.


“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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On the spectacular Northumbrian island of Lindisfarne, a killer is hiding in plain sight…
Forced to take leave from his duties as a homicide detective, Detective Chief Inspector Ryan seeks sanctuary on Holy Island.
But just a few days before Christmas, 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 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 deadly killer, while pagan ritual and island politics muddy the waters of their investigation.
Can they overcome their differences before the killer strikes again?

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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.” 5-star reader review

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.” 5-star reader review

“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!” 5-star reader review

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.” 5-star reader review

“I love a crime novel and this one did not disappoint! Great twists and turns and good ending. Looking forward to the next one.” 5-star reader review

“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!” 5-star reader review

Details

Holy Island
by LJ Ross

ISBN
9781804960158

Publisher
Cornerstone

Binding
Paperback

Publication date
Jan. 8, 2026

Dimensions
19.7cm x 12.9cm x 3.8cm