J M Dalgliesh

When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time... When a woman's body is found in the sea at Blakeney Point with a single blow to the head, DI Tom Janssen and his team must work out who wanted her dead and why? What would drive someone to murder an elderly woman in such a savage and callous manner? A formidable woman, a Watcher of the local nature reserve, who dedicated her life to preserving her natural surroundings has made many friends along the way… and even more dangerous enemies. A veteran campaigner – just how did she manage to succeed against all the odds when facing those with far greater resources than her own. Meanwhile, a man is found murdered in his kitchen showing no signs of having put up a fight. This second case brings murder a little too close to home for the entire team. Tom finds himself questioning the motives of those closest to him and he must face the uncomfortable reality that you never truly know those around you. The team must keep secrets from one another, straining their bonds of friendship in order to catch a ruthless killer before they are able to strike 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. The Dead Call is the sixth novel in the Hidden Norfolk 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. Readers love J M Dalgliesh: ‘Fantastic’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW ‘The best detective series I’ve read’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW ‘You can’t put these books down’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW ‘J M Dalgliesh never disappoints’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW ‘Like watching Shetland on TV’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW ‘So much tension’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW

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 at 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. Readers love J M Dalgliesh: ‘Fantastic’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW ‘The best detective series I’ve read’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW ‘You can’t put these books down’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW ‘J M Dalgliesh never disappoints’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW ‘Like watching Shetland on TV’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW ‘So much tension’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW

What would you do to keep your past a secret? When the mutilated remains of a woman are retrieved by local fisherman, it falls to DI Tom Janssen and his team to identify how she came to be in the water and what put her there. Joined on the case by his new permanent boss, DCI Tamara Greave, it remains to be proven if the woman's death was a result of foul play or a tragic accident. The victim carried no means of identification, was poorly dressed for the winter and horribly disfigured when pulled from the water. As the case progresses old ghosts return to haunt those living in the present. Matters thought settled a long time ago face intense scrutiny... attention that some hoped would never come to pass. When childhood friends begin to question one another, suddenly the long forgotten past comes to the fore. The misadventure of youth can have grave consequences. No matter how much time passes nor how deep you bury them, your sins will always return to haunt you. But who has the most to lose and what else are they willing to sacrifice in order to keep what they have? Is someone prepared to kill for their sins? Janssen must reveal and catch a killer without a conscience 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. Kill Our Sins is the third 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. Readers love J M Dalgliesh: ‘Fantastic’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW ‘The best detective series I’ve read’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW ‘You can’t put these books down’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW ‘J M Dalgliesh never disappoints’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW ‘Like watching Shetland on TV’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW ‘So much tension’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW

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. Readers love J M Dalgliesh: ‘Fantastic’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW ‘The best detective series I’ve read’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW ‘You can’t put these books down’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW ‘J M Dalgliesh never disappoints’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW ‘Like watching Shetland on TV’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW ‘So much tension’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW

The explosive first novel in the Hidden Norfolk series from the million-copy bestselling British author, JM Dalgliesh. The darkest secrets often hide in plain sight… When a body is found on a lonely cliff top path, the angelic face of a murdered teenager lies facing the rising sun. Strangled by the hands of an unknown killer, it falls to DI Tom Janssen and his fledgling team to find out how she came to be there. Destined for a career in medicine, one to rival that of her parents, Holly Bettany’s future was as bright as it had been privileged. Seemingly, all that could threaten this promising teenager’s life was Holly herself. In an idyllic coastal setting, Janssen must unpick the layers of deceit within a close-knit community that threaten to reveal scandal at every turn. Holly had a secret… and she knew the secrets of others… Who was prepared to kill in order to keep them hidden? What happens if another comes to know what she did? One thing is certain… a brutal killer has no boundaries… 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. One Lost Soul is the explosive first 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. Readers love J M Dalgliesh: ‘Fantastic’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW ‘The best detective series I’ve read’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW ‘You can’t put these books down’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW ‘J M Dalgliesh never disappoints’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW ‘Like watching Shetland on TV’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW ‘So much tension’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW

The gripping new mystery from the multi-million-copy bestselling author, J M Dalgliesh. Sticks and stones may break your bones… but your name is going to kill you… When the body of a missing teenager is discovered at Neist Point close to the famous lighthouse, battered and bruised, D.I. Duncan McAdam and his small team must determine how he died. The Skye Ball, an annual event steeped in tradition where the next generation of the great and the good meet to celebrate their coming of age and present themselves to one another, has always been something of a spectacle for the islanders. The two-day affair culminates in a glitzy dinner followed by a night of Scottish Country Dancing where the young female attendees have a strict plan of who they will be introduced to, who they will dance with and to which song. The band plays almost until dawn when the gathered teenagers throw caution to the wind and leap together into Portree Harbour, a fitting end to mark their journey from adolescence into adulthood. This year, a dozen teenagers go into the water... only one fails to resurface. The rescue teams scour the bay in vain, searching for the missing boy; the last surviving heir to a Highland land baron dying from a terminal illness. With those who have vested interests in both the boy's survival - and indeed his untimely death - circling the scene, laying down markers of their own, how will Duncan determine whether the disappearance is a tragic accident or something much more sinister? Death at Neist Point is the sixth book in the Amazon #1 Misty Isle series, penned by the multi-million selling British crime writer, J M Dalgliesh, the author of the Hidden Norfolk and Dark Yorkshire books. Readers love J M Dalgliesh: ‘Fantastic’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW ‘The best detective series I’ve read’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW ‘You can’t put these books down’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW ‘J M Dalgliesh never disappoints’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW ‘Like watching Shetland on TV’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW ‘So much tension’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW

An unputdownable murder mystery from the multi-million-copy bestselling author, J M Dalgliesh. The fourth book in the Misty Isle series. That which does not kill you... only makes them try harder... When the body of a celebrity author, recently returned to the Isle of Skye seemingly to live out his remaining days, is found on Staffin Beach, D.I. Duncan McAdam is left with a mystery to solve. The circumstances of his last days along with his death prove to be a mystery. How did this man meet his end on the sands of An Corran Beach at dawn? The case generates a great deal of interest in the media, putting a spotlight on Duncan and his team. Little does Duncan know how many people have been keeping secrets on the island. Secrets that some thought - and many hoped - would never come into the light. As Duncan uncovers a darker side to his beloved Misty Isle, he finds the investigation coming closer to home. The life on Skye he escaped from all those years ago may not have been quite what he thought it was. As the investigation develops, Duncan begins to question not only who he can trust but also to what extent his own experiences have been manipulated by the deeds of the past. What is it that happened on The Rock all those years ago that no one dares to speak of? A Dead Man on Staffin Beach is the fifth book in the #1 bestselling Misty Isle series from the multi-million selling crime writer, J M Dalgliesh, the author of the Hidden Norfolk and Dark Yorkshire books. Readers love J M Dalgliesh: ‘Fantastic’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW ‘The best detective series I’ve read’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW ‘You can’t put these books down’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW ‘J M Dalgliesh never disappoints’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW ‘Like watching Shetland on TV’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW ‘So much tension’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW

A gripping murder mystery set in the foothills of the Cuillin Mountain range on the Isle of Skye, from the multi-million-copy bestselling author J M Dalgliesh. Life is full of choices. Death... is chosen for you... When the body of a missing tourist is discovered slain in the foothills of the Cuillin Mountain range beside Loch Coruisk, it falls to D.I. Duncan McAdam and his small team to discover how he came to be there and who would have a motive to kill him. The summer season is a welcome distraction following a brutal and challenging winter. The Isle of Skye is booming with a revitalised tourist trade after a tough few years, and the Misty Isle is on course for its best year for visitors on record. But one person has not received the warm greeting the islanders are famed for. Here, on the inner Hebridean island, long-held secrets, past crimes and burning resentment are set to be unveiled in the most brutal fashion. Some people come to the island to experience a return to nature, others to detach from their hectic lives seeking a simpler existence. And then there are those who wish to escape their past and begin again. These people believe they are making a fresh start but overlook one universal truth, their sins come with them... and there will be a reckoning... The Cuillin Dead is the fourth book in the new Amazon #1 bestselling Misty Isle series. Readers love J M Dalgliesh: ‘Fantastic’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW ‘The best detective series I’ve read’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW ‘You can’t put these books down’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW ‘J M Dalgliesh never disappoints’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW ‘Like watching Shetland on TV’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW ‘So much tension’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW

The third gripping mystery in the Misty Isle series, from the multi-million-copy bestselling author, J M Dalgliesh. Digging up the past... is enough to kill you... When a teenage islander goes missing on Burns Night, D.I. Duncan McAdam takes a strong interest despite the apparent lack of concern shown by the boy's father. When a woman's body is soon discovered in Talisker Bay, with a single stab wound to the chest, Duncan and his team realise they have a killer on the island. A brutal winter storm is battering the island, and it soon becomes a race against time to find the missing boy. Is he hiding or is someone keeping him from coming home? As the team delve deeper into the lives of the teenager and the deceased, they come to the conclusion that nothing is quite what it seems and more than one person has a vested interest in concealing the truth. A closely guarded secret, lying in a shallow grave for years, is under threat of being revealed and no one seems willing to face up to their past... least of all, Duncan McAdam himself. Duncan has a decision to make, one that will impact not only his life but the lives of those he cares about the most. Does he have the courage to follow his instincts? And just who is he acting in the interests of... the people he loves... or purely for himself? The Talisker Dead is the third book in the new Amazon #1 bestselling Misty Isle series from the multi-million selling crime writer, J M Dalgliesh, the author of the Hidden Norfolk and Dark Yorkshire books. Readers love J M Dalgliesh: ‘Fantastic’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW ‘The best detective series I’ve read’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW ‘You can’t put these books down’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW ‘J M Dalgliesh never disappoints’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW ‘Like watching Shetland on TV’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW ‘So much tension’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW

A GRIPPING MYSTERY FROM THE NO.1 GLOBAL BESTSELLER, J M DALGLIESH. Your past will find you... and it will kill you... When the owner of a Portree gallery is found dead, lying in the snow at the foot of the Storr, D.I. Duncan McAdam and his small team must piece together what took him there... and who had a reason to kill him. A man with a flirtatious eye and no lack of ambition, there is no shortage of people who would turn a blind eye if something happened to him... and many who would willingly kill him themselves. As Duncan reveals the long-held secrets of the man's life, he finds the ghosts of his own past coming back to haunt him. The course of the investigation will not only bring others into danger, but Duncan himself will have to face his own past... whether he likes it or not... The Dead Man of Storr is the second book in the Misty Isle series of mysteries set on Scotland's atmospheric Isle of Skye, the Misty Isle, by the Amazon No.1 multi-million selling British crime writer, J M Dalgliesh, the author of the Hidden Norfolk and Dark Yorkshire books. READERS LOVE J M DALGLIESH: ‘Fantastic’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW ‘The best detective series I’ve read’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW ‘You can’t put these books down’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW ‘J M Dalgliesh never disappoints’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW ‘Like watching Shetland on TV’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW ‘So much tension’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW

The first murder mystery in J M Dalgliesh's internationally bestselling Misty Isle series. You can’t stay dead forever… A group of high school students gather on the Isle of Skye’s remote Coral Beach for a hedonistic night of partying to celebrate the passing of their final exams. The new millennium is on the horizon and the future beckons, promising new hope and a fresh wind of optimism. In the coming days, many will leave the island for work or to study on the mainland, whereas others will remain on Skye and forge a more traditional path much as their families have done for centuries before them. That is… all but one… D.I. Duncan McAdam is dispatched home to the Misty Isle. A body has been found buried in a remote location on the Waternish peninsula. Well preserved in the peat, Isla Matheson – missing for the better part of two decades – is revealed to a shocked island community. A teenage runaway is dead… and no one is talking… Joining a small team of detectives, Duncan is tasked with revisiting those who knew Isla, those who cared for her… and those with the potential to kill her… In a remote community well used to settling scores among themselves, will they trust one of their own when he asks questions or will they persevere with the façade of ignorance? A Long Time Dead is the first book in the new Misty Isle series of crime thrillers from the Amazon #1 multi-million selling crime writer, J M Dalgliesh, the author of the Hidden Norfolk and Dark Yorkshire books. Readers love J M Dalgliesh: ‘Fantastic’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW ‘The best detective series I’ve read’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW ‘You can’t put these books down’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW ‘J M Dalgliesh never disappoints’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW ‘Like watching Shetland on TV’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW ‘So much tension’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW

I have three days to kill a patient. If I fail, my daughter will die... As the only doctor on a Scottish island, I finally feel safe and happy. Here, nobody knows about my past except my teenage daughter Lauren. Caring for every person on the island from birth to death, I know all their secrets. But they don't know mine, and for the sake of my daughter, I must keep it that way... Everything is going perfectly until I am sent a link to a video stream of my daughter Lauren, her blue eyes terrified. And there's a voice: 'Three rules. Three days. You must murder one of your patients. You must not tell another soul. You must not get caught. If you fail, your daughter dies...' A jaw-dropping psychological thriller from multi-million copy bestseller J M Dalgliesh. This utterly addictive, pulse-pounding read is packed with twists you'll never forget. Perfect for anyone who loves Freida McFadden, Gone Girl and The Girl on the Train. What readers are saying about Family Doctor: 'OH MY GAWD!!!!!!!!!! This book was insane. All the plot twists left me dizzy... I think I found a new insta-buy author.' NetGalley reviewer, ?????????? 'A heart-stopping must read!!!!' Goodreads reviewer, ?????????? 'Absolutely epic!!!... I was absolutely hooked... Before you know it, you have walked around all day with the book glued to your hands... Devoured it in one sitting!!!' Bookwormwhitlock86 'Grabbed me from the start and kept me hooked until the very last page... Just when I thought I had everything figured out, I was hit with a twist that left me speechless!' NetGalley reviewer, ?????????? 'Your search for thriller perfection is over. My heart raced as I gorged myself on this in a few hours, desperate to reach the end yet not wanting it to be over... A thriller reader's dream!' Goodreads reviewer, ?????????? 'I started this late at night and could not put it down. I absolutely devoured it in a few hours... Loved it... Wow.' NetGalley reviewer, ?????????? 'Edge-of-your-seat reading right from the beginning. I was hooked from the first page.' Socrates Book Reviews, ?????????? 'OMG people!... This was a fast-paced, fist-clenching, page-turner. I never guessed the ending!' Apotpourriofopinions 'Gripping and utterly addictive!... I was totally electrified!!' leannebookstagram, ?????????? 'I devoured this in a couple of hours, I couldn't put it down.' Goodreads reviewer, ?????????? 'Seriously addictive... Breathtakingly exciting... Nail-biting!' Hair Past A Freckle 'Loved it!... Amazing twists! I was absolutely hooked and couldn't wait to see how it all played out. And spoiler, it played out absolutely nothing like I initially imagined lol.' Goodreads reviewer 'Wow. Absolutely incredible.' NetGalley reviewer, ?????????? 'My first 5 star read in a while, the suspense was killing me the whole time!... Kept me on the edge of my seat!' NetGalley reviewer, ?????????? 'Completely gripping... Fast and heart-pounding... I was gripped from start to finish.' Emzzreads

Blood is thicker than water... and runs just as freely...When the body of a man is discovered face down one morning in the swimming pool of his upmarket family home, the team wonder if it is the result of a tragic accident or serious foul play.DI Tom Janssen is currently suspended pending the outcome of the events at the close of his previous case. Using the time away from the office to consider his future, and how this will impact on his family life, Tom is invited to attend a school reunion which he reluctantly agrees to. Coming face to face with people he hasn't seen in years leads to more than a reunion of old friendships. Some people find it hard to let go of the past while others foster long-held grudges. It isn't long before Tom finds old feuds rekindled and scores that aim to be settled... one way or another.Finding himself at the centre of a murder inquiry - only this time as a witness rather than an investigator - can he steer clear of the case or will temptation, and a search for the truth, be too much for him to ignore.

That which does not kill you... only makes them try harder...When the body of a celebrity author, recently returned to the Isle of Skye seemingly to live out his remaining days, is found on Staffin Beach, D.I. Duncan McAdam is left with a mystery to solve.The circumstances of his last days along with his death prove to be a mystery. How did this man meet his end on the sands of An Corran Beach at dawn? The case generates a great deal of interest in the media, putting a spotlight on Duncan and his team. Little does Duncan know how many people have been keeping secrets on the island. Secrets that some thought - and many hoped - would never come into the light.As Duncan uncovers a darker side to his beloved Misty Isle, he finds the investigation coming closer to home. The life on Skye he escaped from all those years ago may not have been quite what he thought it was. As the investigation develops, Duncan begins to question not only who he can trust but also to what extent his own experiences have been manipulated by the deeds of the past.What is it that happened on The Rock all those years ago that no one dares to speak of?

'Sophie Beckett?' I smile sweetly. 'I'm your daughter's new tutor. May I come in?' My heart thunders in my chest. Sophie has no idea who I really am, and I need it to stay that way. Otherwise, I might not leave this house alive... When I first meet Sophie, she seems like any normal loving mother, trying desperately to help her teenage daughter. That's where I come in. The perfect tutor to get Katie's life back on track. I connect instantly with Katie, and Sophie's thoughtful husband Scott. But Sophie's dark eyes are full of jealousy when I talk to Scott or share a smile with Katie. I know I'm helping her daughter, whatever she thinks. But when I find my clothes strewn everywhere, it's clear Sophie has searched my room. Does she know the truth about why I'm here?Then Scott tells me how his ex-wife died. My stomach twists.Whatever Sophie does, I can't leave now. Katie needs me more than ever. And I will do anything to protect her. Because Sophie might be keeping secrets, but so am I. When I'm done in her beautiful home, somebody's life will be over. I know it won't be mine...A totally addictive and pulse-pounding psychological thriller from multi-million copy bestseller J M Dalgliesh. Prepare to be gripped until the final, jaw-dropping revelation! Perfect for anyone who loves The Housemaid, The Woman in the Window, Gone Girl and The Girl on the Train. What readers are saying about Homewrecker: 'OMG!... I devoured it in less than 24 hours... Absolutely addictive! ... INCREDIBLE!... Gripping... The twists left me reeling... Kept me on my toes the entire time!' Doorkeyreader ????? 'Absolutely heart-pounding... A gasp-out-loud twist!... I literally stopped what I was doing with a loud 'NOOO!'... Oh my, oh my, oh my! ... This is the time to give 6 stars!... I am blown away!' Goodreads reviewer ????? 'WOW... I was gripped from the first page until the very last... My heart was racing... Wow... My favourite book so far this year... Excellent.' NetGalley reviewer ????? 'Top of my 'books you must read in 2024' list... A can't-breathe ending... It's been years since a book was so dang good that I felt like I couldn't read it fast enough!' Book Rant Reviews ????? 'Couldn't put this down!!... Brilliant... A one-sitting read... Had me reading right through the night into the early hours. Literally!! One of the best books I've read this year!' NetGalley reviewer ????? 'Oh my what a rollercoaster!!... A wildddd ride! I LOVED it... I could not put this down! 5 stars!!!!' Spicy_bookworm01 ????? 'Blew me away... I was up all night just to finish this in one sitting.' Goodreads reviewer ????? 'Brilliant... I was sitting on the edge of my seat and biting my nails, trying to remember to breathe!' NetGalley reviewer ????? 'Had me holding my breath... Fantastic... I couldn't get through it fast enough!' NetGalley reviewer ????? 'Gripping and addictive... I read this in just one sitting... Perfect... I was speechless... Brilliant!' Littlemissbooklover87 ????? 'Wow!... Had me on the edge of my seat the entire time!... Loved it!' Goodreads reviewer ????? 'Wow!... Phenomenal... I finished it in one day.' Goodreads reviewer ????? 'Wow! I absolutely loved this... I was hooked from the first chapter!!' Goodreads reviewer ?????

I have three days to kill a patient. If I fail, my daughter will die... As the only doctor on a stunning remote Scottish island, I finally feel safe and happy. Here, nobody knows about my troubled past except my teenage daughter Lauren. As a single mother, it's just the two of us now, and Lauren is my world.Caring for every person on the island from birth to death, I know all their fears and secrets. But they don't know mine, and for the sake of my daughter, I must keep it that way... Everything is going perfectly until I am sent a link to a live video stream of my beautiful daughter Lauren, her wide blue eyes terrified. And there's a voice: 'Three rules. Three days.You must murder one of your patients.You must not tell another soul.You must not get caught.If you fail, your daughter dies...' A jaw-dropping psychological thriller from multi-million copy bestseller J M Dalgliesh. This utterly addictive, pulse-pounding read is packed with twists you'll never forget. Perfect for anyone who loves Freida McFadden, Gone Girl and The Girl on the Train. What readers are saying about J M Dalgliesh: 'WOW... I was gripped from the first page until the very last... My heart was racing... I loved the twists and wow what a shocking ending... My favourite book so far this year... Excellent.' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Couldn't put this down ... Brilliant... A one-sitting read... Had me reading right through the night into the early hours. Literally One of the best books I've read this year ' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Really blew me away... I was up all night just to finish this in one sitting.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Brilliant... I was sitting on the edge of my seat and biting my nails, trying to remember to breathe ' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wow ... Had me on the edge of my seat the entire time ... I didn't see the plot twist coming at all. Loved it ' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Had me holding my breath... There were so many twists and turns... Fantastic... I couldn't get through it fast enough. Be prepared for the shock of a lifetime.' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Really blew me away... I was up all night just to finish this in one sitting.' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wow I absolutely loved this... Had me hooked from the first chapter all the way through to the very last page ... The final reveal was the icing on the cake ' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I loved it ... I couldn't put it down for 2 hours straight... So many twists ' NetGalley reviewer 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'WOW Just wow. I was so shocked by the ending... The suspense killed me I was dying to find out what happened.' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐