Liz Mistry

'A tense game of cat and mouse with a cleverly crafted plot and characters who leap off the page.' MARION TODD 'Smart and tense to the end, Deadly Reckoning has plot that pulsates with authenticity and grit' T. ORR MUNRO

'A violent and dark addition to the series' The Sun 'A complex and expertly crafted thriller.' Reader review ????? 'Breathtakingly brilliant' Reader review ????? TWO DEATHS Tommy and Markie Jones are discovered dead at the side of a road in Scotland. TWO RIVAL GANGS Detectives Jazzy Solanki and Annie McQueen are on the scene where the bodies are identified as the nephews of Loanie Gibbs, head of a notable Edinburgh gang. The turf war between the gangs of Glasgow and Edinburgh has existed for years, but these murders signal an escalation in violence. ONE UNFORGIVABLE BETRAYAL As the investigation unfolds, there’s suspicion about a leak within the police force, and to her dismay Jazzy is asked to keep a watchful eye on someone close to her. With distrust on all sides, can the pair uncover the truth before the body count mounts even more? 'A violent and dark addition to the series.' The Sun Don't miss the next instalment in the Solanki and McQueen Crime Series, perfect for fans of Stuart MacBride, Val McDermid and Marion Todd. Praise for Liz Mistry: 'Page-turning and chilling' The Sun 'Riveting' The Post 'The story was full of twists and was intense and immersive. A fantastic start to an intriguing new series’ Angela Marsons ‘A harrowing and suspenseful page turner that perfectly encapsulates “Northern Noir”. This is how a police procedural is done’ Nadine Matheson 'Packed with humour and grit, The Revenge Pact is a fantastic thriller told at a breakneck pace. Liz Mistry is fast becoming one of my favourite authors, and the Jazz Queens might just be my favourite new detective duo' Tom Mead ‘Northern Noir doesn't get much better than this! Gripping from start to finish, this is a superb story.’ Reader Review ????? ‘Wow, wow, wow Liz Mistry certainly knows how to engage and entertain her readers through her writing. I absolutely loved this book and devoured it in less than two days…’ Reader Review ????? ‘Liz Mistry has done it again. This latest book in her series has it all, mystery, suspense, and thriller. Captivating from the start.’ Reader Review ????? ‘This was a perfect police procedural book, with everything going for it… The storyline was exciting from the start and the characterisation spot on.’ Reader Review ?????

'Page-turning and chilling' The Sun 'The story was full of twists and was intense and immersive. A fantastic start to an intriguing new series’ Angela Marsons A deadly gift Imogen Clark wakes up on her 16th birthday to find her parents dead at the breakfast table, along with a message from their killer. A twist of fate Detectives Jazzy Solanki and Annie McQueen join the investigation, but the more they discover, the more Jazzy suspects that the killing is a twisted message for her. Jazzy shares the same birthday as Imogen, and believes that this is more than a coincidence. A race to catch a killer When Jazzy discovers the connection between the killer and the stalker who has been following her for years, she is forced to confront the dark past she was desperate to keep hidden. She must stop at nothing to solve the case, before she becomes the next victim… Don't miss the first book in the Solanki and McQueen Crime Series, perfect for fans of Stuart MacBride, Val McDermid and Marion Todd. 'Dark, disturbing and compelling' Neil Lancaster 'Gritty and gutsy, with assured writing and a stellar plot. I loved it’ Ruth Dugdall 'A superbly-crafted story with writing so vivid the atmosphere floats from the pages. A compelling launch in a terrific new series' Rick Mofina Readers LOVE The Blood Promise! 'This book was insane! It was twisted, it was gripping but it was so darn good!' ????? 'Captivating, compelling, and brilliant' ????? 'An impressive start to a new series and I look forward with great anticipation to the next book' ????? 'Stunning, clever, brilliant and all the other superlatives' ?????

‘A harrowing and suspenseful page turner that perfectly encapsulates “Northern Noir”. This is how a police procedural is done.’ Nadine Matheson, author of The Jigsaw Man Four dead bodies. One missing person. Let the game begin. When an anonymous tip-off leads detectives Nikki Parekh and Sajid Malik to the sprawling Salinger estate, Nikki’s senses are on high alert. The brutal murder of all four members of the Salinger family has shocked the sleepy Bradford village to the core. A mother, father, daughter, and son. . . all killed in exactly the same way – whilst sat around the coffee table, playing a game of Monopoly. But Nikki notices that there are five pieces on the board. One of the players is missing. . . Did they manage to escape the killer, or was the killer part of the game? Don’t miss the next utterly gripping thriller from the Queen of Northern Noir! Fans of Angela Marsons, Patricia Gibney and JD Kirk will love this heart-stopping read. Reader’s LOVE End Game! ‘Northern Noir doesn't get much better than this! Gripping from start to finish, this is a superb story.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ????? ‘Wow, wow, wow Liz Mistry certainly knows how to engage and entertain her readers through her writing. I absolutely loved this book and devoured it in less than two days…’ NetGalley Reviewer, ????? ‘Liz Mistry has done it again. This latest book in her series has it all, mystery, suspense, and thriller. Captivating from the start.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ????? ‘This was a perfect police procedural book, with everything going for it… The storyline was exciting from the start and the characterisation spot on.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ????? ‘One of those books that just makes you forget absolutely all your plans for the day and you end up just locking yourself away and being completely absorbed by it.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ????? ‘Great writing and premise. Amazing characters. Page turner. Plenty of suspense to keep me guessing…’ NetGalley Reviewer, ?????

The killer is closing in… can she find him before he finds her? When Detective Nikki Parekh receives a set of threatening postcards, she knows it can only mean one thing… The man who escaped arrest after murdering her mother two years ago is back. Each postcard has a similar message: You’re next Parekh. As the post marks on the cards gradually get closer to Bradford, Nikki must do everything she can to protect her family and catch the killer before it’s too late. But when human remains are found in a remote barn on the icy Yorkshire moors, Nikki’s attention is pulled away from her family. When a tattoo on the victim’s arm – the only means of identification – leads nowhere, the team have already met a dead end. Will the team be able to make a breakthrough before someone else gets hurt, and can Nikki finally get justice for her mother’s tragic death? Don’t miss the next utterly gripping crime thriller from the Queen of Northern Noir! Fans of Angela Marsons, Patricia Gibney and JD Kirk will love this nail-biting read. Readers love Liz Mistry! ‘Tense, suspenseful and unpredictable. I couldn’t put this book down, I really enjoyed it.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ????? ‘What a gripping read. I could feel my stomach muscles clench as I read, it was so good. Fast-paced right throughout. Best book in the series so far.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ????? ‘Gritty and gruesome, the riveting story had me gripped from the first page.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ????? ‘A cracker of a read… I can’t fault this book, series or author – I love her writing style and she certainly knows how to connect with her readers… Roll on book 5 is what I say.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ????? ‘A crime thriller that is page turning, satisfying and will keep you guessing throughout. A brilliant book that was a joy to read.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ?????

UNJUST BIAS: Being Different could cost you your life.(DI Gus McGuire #8)A murdered boy disowned by his family.A teen terrified his past will catch up with him.A girl with nowhere to go.Men with rage so visceral they will do anything.With the unsolved murder of a homeless boy still preying on his mind, DI Gus McGuire is confronted with a similar murder, a missing teen and no clues.Does the answer lie with an illegal dark web site where 'slaves' are auctioned off? Or with an online forum for teens?How can Gus keep people safe when unjust bias rears its head and being different could cost you your life...?

‘Loved it, loved it, loved it. This book has such a powerful storyline, you could really imagine it being real.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ????? THREE MURDERS. ONE MISSING BOY. THE GAME IS JUST BEGINNING… When a body is found at the edge of Chellow Dene reservoir Detective Nikki Parekh and DC Sajid Malik are quick to arrive. This is the third murder in the space of a few weeks. Each murder has a completely different MO, but there is one common theme… all the victims are teenagers. The dead boy reminds Nikki of her nephew, and she feels more helpless than ever. But then another boy goes missing. And this time his parents have been sent a threatening package too. The pattern is different again – is the killer just playing a game? Can Nikki find the strength to uncover the shocking truth before the killer strikes again? From the Queen of Northern Noir, comes another absolutely nail-biting crime thriller! Fans of Angela Marsons, Patricia Gibney and Elly Griffiths will love this rip-roaring read! Readers LOVE Blood Games! ‘Tense, suspenseful and unpredictable. I couldn’t put this book down, I really enjoyed it.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ????? ‘What a gripping read. I could feel my stomach muscles clench as I read, it was so good. Fast-paced right throughout. Best book in the series so far.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ????? ‘Gritty and gruesome, the riveting story had me gripped from the first page.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ????? ‘A cracker of a read… I can’t fault this book, series or author – I love her writing style and she certainly knows how to connect with her readers… Roll on book 5 is what I say.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ????? ‘A crime thriller that is page turning, satisfying and will keep you guessing throughout. A brilliant book that was a joy to read.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ????? ‘A brilliantly thought out, well researched plot and a wonderfully entertaining read. Loved it.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ????? ‘Wow, a brilliant read. The best in the series.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ????? ‘Such a compulsive and dark read, I cannot wait to read more by Liz Mistry.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ?????

Three letters. Three murders. The clock is ticking...

‘A BRILLIANT edge of your seat book’ 5 stars, Netgalley reviewer When DS Felicity Springer is reported missing after a police training conference, the countdown to find her begins… On her way home from a police training conference, Felicity notices something odd about the white van in front of her. A hand has punched through the car’s rear light and is frantically waving, trying to catch her attention. Felicity dials 999 and calls it in. But whilst on the phone, she loses control of the car on the icy road, crashing straight into the vehicle ahead. Pinned in the seat and unable to move, cold air suddenly hits her face. Someone has opened the passenger door… and they have a gun. With Felicity missing and no knowledge of whether she is dead or alive, DS Nikki Parekh and DC Sajid Malik race to find their friend and colleague. But Felicity was harbouring a terrible secret, and with her life now hanging in the balance, Nikki can only hope that someone will come forward and break the silence… The next gripping crime thriller in the D.S. Nikki Parekh series, for fans of Angela Marsons and L.J. Ross! Readers LOVE Broken Silence ‘Wow, what another cracker of a book…it's a twist and turn rollercoaster… Could not put it down until I finished it.’ 5 stars, NetGalley reviewer ‘An unputdownable and exciting read…This truly is an action packed crime thriller …I really can't recommend highly enough!’ 5 stars, NetGalley reviewer ‘Engrossing, gripping, nail biting-hair splitting-action with pounding thrills along the way.’ 5 stars, NetGalley reviewer ‘…A real cracker, to say that it kept me up until the early hours would be a real understatement. Liz Mistry has a way of bringing the characters to life.’ 5 stars, NetGalley reviewer ‘The story is fast paced, gripping and tense all the way through…and I loved the characters especially Nikki , Saj and grumpy Archie’ 5 stars, NetGalley reviewer ‘I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough to see what would be revealed next…DS Nikki Parekh is fast becoming one of my favourite characters….’ 5 stars, NetGalley reviewer

‘Absolutely fantastic, had me gripped!!! Loved it!’ 5 stars, NetGalley reviewer When human remains are discovered under Bradford’s derelict Odeon car park, DS Nikita Parekh and her team are immediately called to the scene. Distracted by keeping her young nephew out of trouble, Nikki is relieved when the investigation is transferred to the Cold Case Unit, and she can finally focus on her family. But after the identity of the victim is revealed, she’s soon drawn back into the case. The dead man is a direct link to her painful past. As the body count begins to rise, Nikki must do everything she can to stop the killer in their tracks before anyone else gets hurt – even if it means digging up secrets she had long kept hidden… For readers of Angela Marsons and LJ Ross comes a gritty new crime series featuring bold, brave and ferocious D.S. Nikki Parekh! This rip-roaring thriller will have you reading long into the night! Readers LOVE Last Request: ‘I devoured this over two nights, literally not being able to put it down.’ 5 stars, NetGalley reviewer ‘Amazing… A story so twisted it makes your head spin in a good way.’ 5 stars, NetGalley reviewer ‘An excellent crime thriller… Entertaining and exciting and a particularly satisfying finale… Engrossing.’ 5 stars, NetGalley reviewer ‘What a cracking novel! Right from the first page the story is hugely entertaining and fast paced.’ 5 stars, Amazon Reviewer ‘The characters in this book are amazing, especially the police team.’ 5 stars, Amazon Reviewer ‘I have hardly been able to put this book down, so gripping was the storyline, characters & fast-paced writing.’ 5 stars, Amazon Reviewer ‘Simply unputdownable!’ 5 stars, Amazon Reviewer ‘Gripping from beginning to end, and I enjoyed each and every moment of it!’ 5 stars, NetGalley reviewer

'Liz Mistry is a terrific crime writer who knows how to keep her readers on the edge of their seats and frantically turning the pages desperate to find out what happens next.' ★★★★★ Bookish jottings Blog'I hope there's more to come from DI Gus McGuire, in my view he can stand shoulder to shoulder with Alex Cross and Lincoln Rhyme' ★★★★★Amazon Reader'Liz Mistry manages to produce books that are not just cracking reads but also a social commentary on life.' ★★★★★Amazon ReaderD.I. Gus McGuire Book 2Secrets from the grave can come back to haunt you ...DI Gus McGuire and the team are back and have their work cut out. What links murdered sex workers, a turf war, unease on the streets and a long forgotten murder?A serial killer targeting sex workers and a turf war between local gangsters takes the investigation into Bradford's Immigrant communities where tensions run high. Murmurs about a violent gangster ripple through the communities ...Who is The Old Man?Nobody knows his true identity, but everyone is terrified of him and nobody is talking.Will McGuire and his team get the answers they want or is the uncomfortable truth much closer to home?It seems that past mistakes have an impact not just on the dead, but on the living too ...Readers Love Uncoiled Lies'I enjoyed the ethnic mix and the well constructed story.' ★★★★★Amazon Reader'Uncoiled Lies is just brilliant. The author manages to bring something different to the table through her books.' ★★★★★Amazon Reader'Totally gripping and adrenaline pushing this is a brilliant read' ★★★★★Reading Addict'I absolutely love the character of Gus, he is real, he is funny, he is doggedly persistent, he is complex, he is completely human.' ★★★★★Amazon Reader'Liz tells a story and makes the characters, places and plot come alive. More please' ★★★★★Amazon Reader''The book is so good that superlatives are not enough, buy this book, you'll be pleased you did ' ★★★★★Amazon Reader Other books in the DI Gus McGuire series: Unquiet Souls, Untainted Blood, Uncommon Cruelty, Unspoken Truths, Unseen Evil, Unbound TiesThe DS Nikki Parekh series: Last Request, Broken Silence, Dark Memories