FROM THE MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELING AUTHOR
Get ready to be gripped by the thrilling mystery detective novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Berwick, perfect for fans of Elly Griffiths and Ann Cleeves.
'A mind blowing and enthralling read with thrills and chills a plenty.' - 5-star reader review
'Another excellent instalment!' - 5-star reader review
'A fast-paced race against time to catch a killer' - 5-star reader review
When the gods made man, they made a weapon...
After uncovering a fresh wave of corruption within the ranks of Northumbria CID, Detective Chief Inspector Ryan was looking forward to an uneventful summer.
But, when a young woman is shot dead on the remote army ranges of the Northumberland National Park, Ryan is called in to investigate.
Meanwhile, violent crimes are being committed across sites of historic importance in the North East, the perpetrator leaving only a gratified symbol as their calling card.
As the body count rises, Ryan and his team must unravel the mystery behind its meaning - before it's too late...
PRAISE FOR LJ ROSS
"LJ Ross keeps company with the best mystery writers" - The Times
"A literary phenomenon" - Evening Chronicle
"Totally gripping from start to finish" 5-star reader review
"A must read book. Can't wait for the next one." 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
"Great page turner, with a lively plot that holds numerous twists and turns; keeps you guessing until the very end" 5-star reader review
"Brilliant from start to end, be prepared to read in one sitting!" 5-star reader review
"Atmospheric, gripping and twisted…YOU HAVE TO READ THIS!" 5-star reader review
| ISBN: | 9781804960288 |
| Publication date: | 15th January 2026 |
| Author: | L J Ross |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books an imprint of Cornerstone |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 344 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 BESTSELING AUTHOR
Get ready to be gripped by the thrilling mystery detective novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Berwick, perfect for fans of Elly Griffiths and Ann Cleeves.
'A mind blowing and enthralling read with thrills and chills a plenty.' - 5-star reader review
'Another excellent instalment!' - 5-star reader review
'A fast-paced race against time to catch a killer' - 5-star reader review
When the gods made man, they made a weapon...
After uncovering a fresh wave of corruption within the ranks of Northumbria CID, Detective Chief Inspector Ryan was looking forward to an uneventful summer.
But, when a young woman is shot dead on the remote army ranges of the Northumberland National Park, Ryan is called in to investigate.
Meanwhile, violent crimes are being committed across sites of historic importance in the North East, the perpetrator leaving only a gratified symbol as their calling card.
As the body count rises, Ryan and his team must unravel the mystery behind its meaning - before it's too late...
PRAISE FOR LJ ROSS
"LJ Ross keeps company with the best mystery writers" - The Times
"A literary phenomenon" - Evening Chronicle
"Totally gripping from start to finish" 5-star reader review
"A must read book. Can't wait for the next one." 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
"Great page turner, with a lively plot that holds numerous twists and turns; keeps you guessing until the very end" 5-star reader review
"Brilliant from start to end, be prepared to read in one sitting!" 5-star reader review
"Atmospheric, gripping and twisted…YOU HAVE TO READ THIS!" 5-star reader review
Borderlands features in the following genres: Crime and mystery: police procedural, Romantic suspense, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Thriller and Suspense
Borderlands is available in Paperback
Borderlands was written by L J Ross and published by Penguin Books an imprint of Cornerstone
Borderlands has 344 pages
Yes it is part of The DCI Ryan Mysteries series
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