Audiobooks by J M Dalgliesh

Murder in the Cathedral: The gripping first novel in a new series from the multi-million-copy bestselling author of the Hidden Norfolk series

"The stunning first novel in a gripping new mystery series, set on the Orkney islands, from the multi-million copy bestselling author, J M Dalgliesh. As the bell tolls, the hunt for a killer begins... A reverend is found dead on the alter of St Magnus cathedral in Orkney, his white robes stained in blood. Every door into the building is locked - the keys are all still inside - so how was the murder committed? Detective Inspector Jack McNaughton is assigned to the case. He recently moved with his young family back to the Orkney islands after a botched Edinburgh police operation, so this is his chance to prove that he still has what it takes to catch a killer. In a community where everyone knows each other’s business, it isn’t long before rumour begins to spread. And when another body turns up, Jack finds himself at the centre of a nightmare, unlike anything he’s faced before. Jack's search for answers takes him on a dark journey into his own troubled past. And he soon begins to realise that if he can't solve this mystery soon, he'll lose everything - including the people he loves the most... © J M Dalgliesh 2027 (P) Penguin Audio 2027"

J M Dalgliesh (Author), TBD (Narrator)

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Keep No Secrets: the gripping new murder mystery in the bestselling detective series

"The gripping new mystery in the Hidden Norfolk series, from multi-million-copy bestselling author J M Dalgliesh. A family estate with a deadly secret… When a young man’s body is discovered on a remote stretch of farmland in Norfolk, DI Tom Jannsen’s quiet morning is shattered. He is surprised to learn that the victim was a stable hand at Vale Racing – a yard steeped in tradition, where reputation and credibility are everything. It isn’t long before Tom finds bitter rivalries hidden beneath the surface of the Vale family estate. Whispers spread that the yard’s future is at risk. And the victim’s private life – which he kept secret, even from those closest to him – begins to emerge. When another dead body turns up, Tom realises that everyone on the estate is lying to him. No one wants the truth to come to light. But which of them is capable of murder? © J M Dalgliesh 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026"

J M Dalgliesh (Author), TBD (Narrator)

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The Missing Dead: The brand-new detective murder mystery from the bestselling author of the Hidden Norfolk series

"Discover the addictive new murder mystery in the globally bestselling Misty Isle series, featuring D.I. Duncan McAdam. Perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves and Elly Griffiths. One murder. Three empty graves. And a secret worth killing for... D.I. Duncan McAdam is called to a cemetery to investigate a desecrated grave. The deceased was the skipper of a trawler with a chequered past. Its crew all died in mysterious circumstances - one man fell to his death; the second took his own life; the third jumped from a rocky clifftop. Only one crewman remains. When Duncan goes to interview the skipper’s widow, he finds her house ransacked, blood on the floor, and a body in the boot of her car. He soon realises that everyone on board that trawler was hiding something - and it all leads back to one stormy night at sea years ago. As the case begins to spiral, Duncan’s own personal challenges with his son come back to haunt him. Can he find the only surviving crew member before it’s too late? What secrets did these men take with them to their graves? And why is someone willing to kill to unearth them now? © J M Dalgliesh 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026"

J M Dalgliesh (Author), Angus King (Narrator)

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Blacklight: A gripping murder mystery from the multi-million-copy bestselling author of the Misty Isles series

"Two women are missing. One who has it all. The other, has lost everything… DI Nathaniel Caslin is in conflict with his inner demons. His career is resurgent but the greater battle, that with his addiction, is still raging… and he is losing. An abandoned car and a desperate call to the police, lead Caslin into the heart of two families where secrets and lies are a way of life. What links the fate of an MP's granddaughter and that of a recovering drug addict, working in the sex trade? Past horrors and personal scandals tag with the present, as the tension mounts. Trust in those closest to him is brought into question, as Caslin pursues a deadly adversary. Lives hang in the balance and all the while, the clock is ticking… Dark, chilling and complex, Blacklight is a gripping thriller from the multi-million-copy bestselling British crime writer, JM Dalgliesh, author of the Hidden Norfolk series, perfect for crime noir fans. © J M Dalgliesh 2018 (P) Penguin Audio 2026"

J M Dalgliesh (Author), Greg Patmore (Narrator)

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The Dogs in the Street: A gripping crime thriller from the multi-million-copy bestselling author of the Misty Isle series

"A murdered family-man. A young woman tortured and set on fire. A face from the past… DI Nathaniel Caslin is stable, for the first time in years. Now, he can look to the future, or so he thought. Granting a small favour to a friend, can often be anything but simple... When the only link between two apparently random murders appears to be an aging, Catholic priest, Caslin is thrust into a world of long-buried secrets. Drawing unwanted attention from the intelligence services, he must consider if the man he once trusted above all others, is now playing by his own rules. With professional killers circling, Caslin must face uncomfortable truths about those seeking redemption. Sometimes, justice is best served from the wrong side of the law. With the net tightening, the level of threat increases. Will Caslin, along with those closest to him, be the last victims of a forgotten conflict? Haunting, dark and intense, The Dogs in the Street is a fast-paced thriller from the multi-million-copy bestselling British crime writer, JM Dalgliesh, author of the Hidden Norfolk series. © J M Dalgliesh 2018 (P) Penguin Audio 2026"

J M Dalgliesh (Author), Greg Patmore (Narrator)

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Divided House: An unputdownable murder mystery from the multi-million-copy bestselling author of the Misty Isle series

"Discover the new name in crime fiction that readers are describing as unmissable! The public face. A private reality. Sometimes, the dead have a lot to hide... DI Nathaniel Caslin’s life is a mess. He works the minimum, abuses substances to survive the day and drinks his nights away. A once-promising career is in freefall. Investigating the death of an ex-serviceman in police custody, reveals the disappearance of a young family. No-one noticed. No-one seems to care. In the grip of a bitter, Yorkshire winter, a family home reluctantly offers up its grisly secrets. Out on the moors, a murder scene of horrific brutality demands Caslin's focused attention. In the search for answers, is anyone who they claim to be? Haunted by the ghosts of the past, Caslin is pushed to his limits. Will this case break him or be his path to redemption? Dark, terrifying and complex, Divided House is the first novel in the #1 internationally best selling Dark Yorkshire Series from the multi-million-copy bestselling British crime writer, JM Dalgliesh, author of the Hidden Norfolk books. © J M Dalgliesh 2018 (P) Penguin Audio 2026"

J M Dalgliesh (Author), Greg Patmore (Narrator)

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Fear the Past: An unputdownable crime thriller from the multi-million-copy bestselling author of the Misty Isle series

"A murder without motive. A downtown bombing. The sins of the past revisited… DI Nathaniel Caslin is heading up a specialist unit, an opportunity to make a real difference. Little does he know, decisions taken decades previously are about to threaten all that he holds dear… Gangland tensions are on the rise as an uneasy peace is fractured in spectacular fashion. Two warring factions are lining up to unseat the other. Old adversaries rekindle their passion to exact revenge whilst the next generation seek to make a name for themselves. Meanwhile, Caslin is asked to investigate the mysterious murder of a private detective, revealing the vested interests of a multitude of figures. Finding himself walking the line between upholding the law and delivering justice, Caslin sees the past returning to haunt those around him. A crime perpetrated years previously sends ripples far and wide. Some people have much to gain whilst others have so much to lose… none more so than Caslin himself… Intense, suspenseful and gripping from the first page to the last, Fear the Past is the latest instalment in the international bestselling crime series by the multi-million-copy bestselling author, J M Dalgliesh, the author of the Hidden Norfolk series. © J M Dalgliesh 2019 (P) Penguin Audio 2026"

J M Dalgliesh (Author), Greg Patmore (Narrator)

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Blood Money: An addictive suspense thriller from the multi-million-copy bestselling author of the Misty Isle series

"Discover the writer who readers are describing as unmissable! A businessman found hanged. A tortured and mutilated loaner. High finance has never been so deadly… DI Nathaniel Caslin is spiralling toward a professional crisis. His biggest case in years has collapsed amid accusations of police intimidation. A rebuilt reputation is now facing ruin… As the extremes of nationalist hate descend upon York, a refugee is tortured to death while a straightforward case of a bankrupt’s suicide proves to be anything but simple. How does an enigmatic campaigner with a secret to keep link these two disparate worlds? Shining a light onto corporate finance draws Caslin to those who prefer to live in the shadows. Making money, concealing wealth, protecting what you have… comes at a price. Your enemies - your friends - may find the true cost is underwritten in blood… Gripping, fast-paced and full of suspense, Blood Money is the fourth novel released in the No.1 international bestselling Dark Yorkshire series penned by the multi-million-copy bestselling crime writer, J M Dalgliesh, author of the Hidden Norfolk series. *Enjoyable as a standalone thriller or as the latest in the series* © J M Dalgliesh 2018 (P) Penguin Audio 2026"

J M Dalgliesh (Author), Greg Patmore (Narrator)

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The Sixth Precept: A twisty murder mystery from the multi-million-copy bestselling author of the Misty Isle series

"A killer stalks his prey. The five precepts are laid down. The sixth will be his own... DI Nathaniel Caslin has earned the freedom to run his case load as he sees fit, bypassing the hierarchical constraints with his specialist unit. Little does he know a deadly adversary is walking the streets of York. One who will push the team to their psychological limits... Reluctantly agreeing to a joint investigation alongside a detective from the Drug Squad, Caslin is perplexed by the multiple homicides of a number of addicts. Poisoned by their own supply with no apparent motive, the killings appear gang related. The crime scene is filthy and forbidding with each victim having the index finger removed from their right hand after death. A planned mutilation? A trophy? Strategically placed among the dead is a blooming pink flower, the only beauty within a dark, macabre scene. When a bank employee vanishes only to be found dead at the hands of a medieval stoning, Caslin's team are left with a puzzle to unpick. An index finger is missing and inside the victim's mouth, carefully placed and undamaged, are the petals of a small pink flower... A serial killer is on a mission. Caslin must reach into the darkness in order to confront the most dangerous and determined killer of the age. One who seeks to build a monument to his efforts. One who desires to see the world perish in flames... Terrifying, thrilling and suspenseful, The Sixth Precept is the latest instalment in the internationally bestselling series by the multi-million-copy bestselling British crime writer J M Dalgliesh, author of the Hidden Norfolk series. © J M Dalgliesh 2019 (P) Penguin Audio 2026"

J M Dalgliesh (Author), Greg Patmore (Narrator)

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A Dark Sin

"Our darkest secrets are best left buried... When a local journalist is found dead in an isolated spot on Roydon Common, lying beneath a hangman's noose on the anniversary of a teenager's suicide, DI Tom Janssen is asked to take on the investigation as a favour to local colleagues and must unpick the deceased man's life to discover how he came to be there. The dead man was working on something, a story he was keeping close to his chest and even those closest to him, loved ones and colleagues, were kept in the dark. He had his own secrets, a side to his character that he rarely showed to others unless they were unlucky. But what did he know that was so damaging as to be worth killing for? As the team delve into his life, past and present, the investigation pulls in successful businesspeople, grieving family members and a local celebrity, all with fascinating stories to tell. As the investigation develops it becomes clear that more than one person is harbouring a secret... but are they secrets that are worth a man's life? As past sins threaten to be exposed, will someone be forced into killing again? Set within the mysterious beauty of coastal Norfolk, this fast-paced British detective novel is a dark murder mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end when the final shocking twist is revealed. A Dark Sin is the eighth novel in the Hidden Norfolk series of thrillers from the million-copy selling British crime writer, JM Dalgliesh, the author of the Dark Yorkshire books. Perfect for fans of LJ Ross, JD Kirk, Angela Marsons, Alex Smith and Damien Boyd. © J M Dalgliesh 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2026"

J M Dalgliesh (Author), Greg Patmore (Narrator)

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Hear No Evil: A gripping crime thriller from the multi-million-copy bestselling author of the Misty Isle series

"When the bonds of brotherhood are strained, who do you turn to? The celebration of the Viking Festival of Scira ensures that thousands descend annually on the small coastal town of Sheringham, but when one man dies amidst the grand finale, it falls to DI Tom Janssen and his team to identify who the victim was and how he met such a grisly end. The victim was a local man, successful, hard-working and well respected. A motive proves to be elusive. As the case progresses it becomes evident that not all is as it seems. Those within the victim's trusted circle appear unable, or unwilling, to aid the investigation. Someone has a grudge... one strong enough to willingly send a man to his death in the most brutal, and public, manner. The answer must lie in the victim's past; a past that sees highly decorated military service. The past shapes our future and the consequences of our actions catch up with us. Those with the darkest secrets... with the most to hide... will face their day of reckoning. Witnesses, friends and enemies alike all appear to employ the same old adage; see no evil, hear no evil and speak no evil, but a ruthless killer is on the loose and they want revenge... Janssen and his team must unmask a murderer before they strike again... Set within the mysterious beauty of coastal Norfolk, this fast-paced British detective novel is a dark murder mystery with moments of humour, one that will keep you guessing until the very end when the final shocking twist is revealed. Hear No Evil is the fifth novel in a new series of thrillers from the million-copy bestselling British crime writer, JM Dalgliesh, the author of the Dark Yorkshire books. Perfect for fans of LJ Ross, JD Kirk, Angela Marsons, Joy Ellis and Damien Boyd. © J M Dalgliesh 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2026"

J M Dalgliesh (Author), Greg Patmore (Narrator)

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Bury Your Past: An unputdownable police procedural from the multi-million-copy bestselling author of the Misty Isle series

"A secret worth dying for is a secret worth killing… When a violent storm uncovers the remains of an unknown young woman, long buried among the sand dunes, DI Tom Janssen must piece together fragmentary evidence to determine how she came to be there. In the years she lay undiscovered, several young women have disappeared and as the team work through the possibilities they come to an uncomfortable conclusion... is a serial killer stalking coastal Norfolk? Each missing person had a story. Each of them had enemies. Some were more dangerous than others... They appealed to the same men, dabbled in the occult and came to the attention of powerful figures who would brush them aside without a second thought. But who had the motivation to kill? Where is the killer now? When the past is brought into the light will they be willing to ensure their closely guarded secrets remain buried? To do so, they will have to kill again... Set within the mysterious beauty of coastal Norfolk, this fast-paced British detective novel is a dark murder mystery with a little humour, one that will keep you guessing until the very end when the final shocking twist is revealed. Bury Your Past is the second novel in a new series of crime thrillers from the million-copy bestselling British author, JM Dalgliesh, the author of the Dark Yorkshire books, perfect for fans of LJ Ross, JD Kirk, Angela Marsons, Joy Ellis and Damien Boyd. © J M Dalgliesh 2019 (P) Penguin Audio 2026"

J M Dalgliesh (Author), Greg Patmore (Narrator)

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Audiobooks by J M Dalgliesh

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