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.
'You have to read this series, it's outstanding' 5-star reader review
'Plenty of suspense and unexpected twists' 5-star reader review
'DCI Ryan is a man worth following' 5-star reader review
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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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PRAISE FOR LJ ROSS AND HOLY ISLAND
"She keeps company with the best mystery writers" - The Times
"Holy Island is a blockbuster" - Daily Express
"A literary phenomenon" - Evening Chronicle
"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
| ISBN: | 9781804960158 |
| Publication date: | 8th January 2026 |
| Author: | L J Ross |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books an imprint of Cornerstone |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 457 pages |
| Series: | The DCI Ryan Mysteries |
| Genres: |
Crime and mystery: police procedural Romantic suspense Narrative theme: Sense of place Thriller and Suspense |
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.
'You have to read this series, it's outstanding' 5-star reader review
'Plenty of suspense and unexpected twists' 5-star reader review
'DCI Ryan is a man worth following' 5-star reader review
-------------------------------------
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?
-------------------------------------
PRAISE FOR LJ ROSS AND HOLY ISLAND
"She keeps company with the best mystery writers" - The Times
"Holy Island is a blockbuster" - Daily Express
"A literary phenomenon" - Evening Chronicle
"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
Holy Island features in the following genres: Crime and mystery: police procedural, Romantic suspense, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Thriller and Suspense
Holy Island is available in Paperback
Holy Island was written by L J Ross and published by Penguin Books an imprint of Cornerstone
Holy Island has 457 pages
Yes it is part of The DCI Ryan Mysteries series
£8.99