FROM THE MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR
Get ready to be gripped by the thrilling mystery detective novel from the bestselling author of Holy Island, perfect for fans of Elly Griffiths and Ann Cleeves.
'She keeps company with the best mystery writers' - The Times
'A literary phenomenon' - Evening Chronicle
When you sell your soul, the devil gives no refunds...
When an old man is burned alive in a sleepy ex-mining village, Detective Chief Inspector Ryan is called in to investigate.
He soon discovers that, beneath the facade of a close-knit community, the burn from decades-old betrayal still smoulders. When everyone has a motive, can he unravel the secrets of the past before the killer strikes again?
Meanwhile, back at Northumbria CID, trouble is brewing with rumours of a mole in Ryan's department.
With everyone under suspicion, can he count on anybody but himself?
PRAISE FOR LJ ROSS
'Jammed full of murder, mystery and mayhem yet pulls on your heart strings. LJ Ross has delivered another spellbinding read that delivers on all counts.' - 5-star reader review
'I can't recommend this series highly enough' - 5-star reader review
'As always, the writing, dialogue and police procedural is convincing and compelling' - 5-star reader review
'One of my favourite crime authors' - 5-star reader review
'Love, love loved this book! Had me hooked from the very start. Fantastic storytelling!' - 5-star reader review
| ISBN: | 9781804960271 |
| Publication date: | 15th January 2026 |
| Author: | L J Ross |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books an imprint of Cornerstone |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 332 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 mystery detective novel from the bestselling author of Holy Island, perfect for fans of Elly Griffiths and Ann Cleeves.
'She keeps company with the best mystery writers' - The Times
'A literary phenomenon' - Evening Chronicle
When you sell your soul, the devil gives no refunds...
When an old man is burned alive in a sleepy ex-mining village, Detective Chief Inspector Ryan is called in to investigate.
He soon discovers that, beneath the facade of a close-knit community, the burn from decades-old betrayal still smoulders. When everyone has a motive, can he unravel the secrets of the past before the killer strikes again?
Meanwhile, back at Northumbria CID, trouble is brewing with rumours of a mole in Ryan's department.
With everyone under suspicion, can he count on anybody but himself?
PRAISE FOR LJ ROSS
'Jammed full of murder, mystery and mayhem yet pulls on your heart strings. LJ Ross has delivered another spellbinding read that delivers on all counts.' - 5-star reader review
'I can't recommend this series highly enough' - 5-star reader review
'As always, the writing, dialogue and police procedural is convincing and compelling' - 5-star reader review
'One of my favourite crime authors' - 5-star reader review
'Love, love loved this book! Had me hooked from the very start. Fantastic storytelling!' - 5-star reader review
Penshaw features in the following genres: Crime and mystery: police procedural, Romantic suspense, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Thriller and Suspense
Penshaw is available in Paperback
Penshaw was written by L J Ross and published by Penguin Books an imprint of Cornerstone
Penshaw has 332 pages
Yes it is part of The DCI Ryan Mysteries series
£8.99