Simon McCleave

DI Ruth Hunter investigates a murder across the border on The Wirral.

The beautiful town of Llangollen is rocked by the brutal shooting of a local farmer, Aaron Jenkins. DI Ruth Hunter is called in to track down the murderer. When she and the CID team discover that both Aaron and his wife were having affairs, their focus is on this. However, when there are several more violent slayings, Ruth realises that the murders might be linked to firearms trafficking and the drug gangs of Liverpool. Ruth and her CID team must pursue the armed suspects in a deadly game and stop them before there is another cold-blooded shooting.

The historical city of Chester has been rocked by the brutal murders of several young men close to the canal. DI Ruth Hunter is called in to track down the murderer who the papers have dubbed the Towpath Ripper before they strike again. Ruth identifies a suspect but just as she is about to pounce, they slip through her fingers. Ruth and her CID team must pursue the serial killer across the border into North Wales in an increasingly dangerous game of cat and mouse but the killer is always one step ahead. And soon, the hunters will become the hunted

When a young man is murdered in a fire at a holiday park, it seems that his complicated love-life might provide the clues to his killer. However, when DI Ruth Hunter and her CID team discover that there is also drug dealing at the park, the focus of their investigation switches. When their prime suspect disappears and with time running out, Ruth must track down the killer before it’s too late.

When a young woman is discovered in Wrexham covered in someone else’s blood, it seems that a horrendous crime has been committed. The only questions are who and where. But there’s a major problem. She can’t remember a thing – not even her name! Once the grisly crime has been uncovered, the Llancastell CID team must track down the killer before they strike again.

When local teenagers discover a body at the disused Denbigh Asylum, it seems that his murder might be linked to a modern slavery ring trafficking young people from the Indian subcontinent. However, social media then reveals that the victim was involved in a toxic relationship which may provide a clue to his death.When there is another murder, the focus of the investigation switches again. With time running out, Ruth and the Llancastell CID team must find the killer before they flee the country and disappear.

There's no place to hide...A local MP is murdered by a far-right extremist gang in Snowdonia, DI Ruth Hunter, DS Nick Evans and their CID team soon track down and arrest one of the killers, Danny Thomas. Thomas agrees to give evidence against other gang members and he and his family are taken into protective custody, hidden in a safe house near Bala Lake.But the location of the safe house is leaked and Thomas’s family is kidnapped.Ruth and her team must pursue the gang across North Wales – and work out where the leak came from – before it’s too late.An edge-of-your-seat thriller that will keep you reading into the early hours. Perfect for fans of Neil Lancaster, Sarah Ward and LJ Ross.

A fatal shooting. A vulnerable eyewitness. DI Ruth Hunter and her partner, DS Nick Evans, must track down the killers before they find a key witness - a ten-year-old boy, Daniel.Ruth and Nick are called to a fatal shooting at Chirk Castle, a well-known tourist spot in North Wales. The only witness to the murder is Daniel, the ten-year-old son of the victim. Ruth discovers that the victim was a small-time drug dealer and it seems that his killing might be linked to stolen drugs. However, when a local girl is also brutally murdered, Ruth has to change the focus of the investigation as it is clear that the murderers will go to any lengths to cover their tracks.With the case now faltering, Ruth begins to suspect that the key to solving the murders actually lies in Daniel’s early childhood. Can she unlock the dark secrets of Daniel’s past before the killers catch up with him?

When a London journalist is run off the road and killed, it seems that his death might be linked to his investigation into plans for a nuclear plant. Is the murder linked to an American power company with a dark past who want to bury the story? There are also locals who stand to make millions from the plant’s construction. However, it soon appears there might be an event in Jake’s past that might provide the clue.Another murder throws the case on its head, and Ruth and her team are struggling to find the killer with a motive to kill both victims. With time running out, Ruth realises that the clue to both murders might lie in a bitter dispute from twenty years earlier.

When the body of a local boat tour operator is found on the beach beside Llandudno Pier, it seems that her murder might be linked to an ongoing rivalry with a new boat tour company. However, when it is discovered that the victim had recently started a relationship with a much younger man, the focus of the investigation changes.When another body is discovered hidden on a boat, Ruth and her team are forced to re-evaluate the case. With time running out, Ruth realises that the victim's plans for a new life might just be the key to finding the killer.A page-turning, thrilling police procedurals perfect for fans of JM Dalgleish, Rachel McLean and LJ Ross.

A controlled gangland hit or a crime of passion?A crudely dismembered body part is found at Lake Vyrnwy but DI Ruth Hunter and DS Nick Evans have little to go on to identify the victim. When a local man is reported missing, it seems that his links to heavy gambling and a Merseyside gang might explain his disappearance. Or could it simply be a marital dispute that made him want to leave town?When the missing man is spotted at several locations, Ruth and Nick must discover if he is on the run and hiding out, or if a darker web of lies could explain the sightings.A chilling police procedural full of twsits. Perfect for fans of Neil Lancaster, Sarah Ward and LJ Ross.

Playing happy families can be a deadly game.Geoff Williams is a popular coach to the Conwy under-18s rugby team, being a former Wales player himself. He loves the attention from the lads’ mums, while his wife looks the other way. But when Geoff is found stabbed to death, after a bloody struggle, one family seems to have especially close ties.Louie Ellroy is a promising player, hampered by a fiery temper; Zoe, his mum, enjoys flirting with the coach while on the touchlines even though her husband Neil has heard the rumours flying around. When their 21 year-old daughter Rhian vanishes on the day Geoff is murdered, it adds one more suspect to the household’s list. DI Ruth Hunter has a murder to solve and a missing woman to find…A page-turning Welsh detective novel, perfect for fans of LJ Ross, Nel Lancaster and Michael Wood.

Never let her go…DI Ruth Hunter has spent seven years searching for her ex Sarah after she vanished from a train station in London. Chasing down every lead until a desperate call from Sarah confirms her worst fears: she’s a victim of sex trafficking.Held against her will at a farm south of Paris, Sarah is in terrible danger. Ruth must navigate French political and police corruption and put everything on the line to get Sarah back, even if it means risking her own life.Time is running out. Someone is following Ruth’s every move. Will she reach Sarah before it’s too late?A compulsive thriller you won’t be able to put down. Perfect for fans of Neil Lancaster, LJ Ross and Michael Wood.

One dirty secret can burn your whole house down…Finn Mahoney is new to Llancastell, North Wales. Except that Finn isn’t his real name. He’s been living within the witness protection service since he was a boy, after committing a serious crime that took two lives. If anyone found out his real name there could be deadly consequences.Finn’s temper flares and he brings himself to the attention of DI Ruth Hunter and DS Nick Evans. He forms an intense bond with a troubled teenage girl and in trying to escape there’s a violent struggle. A police chase starts and it won’t end quietly…An explosive crime thriller of heart-stopping adrenaline, perfect for fans of Neil Lancaster, JD Kirk and Sarah Ward.

There's no place to hide...A local MP is murdered by a far-right extremist gang in Snowdonia, DI Ruth Hunter, DS Nick Evans and their CID team soon track down and arrest one of the killers, Danny Thomas. Thomas agrees to give evidence against other gang members and he and his family are taken into protective custody, hidden in a safe house near Bala Lake.But the location of the safe house is leaked and Thomas’s family is kidnapped.Ruth and her team must pursue the gang across North Wales – and work out where the leak came from – before it’s too late.An edge-of-your-seat thriller that will keep you reading into the early hours. Perfect for fans of Neil Lancaster, Sarah Ward and LJ Ross.

Keep your enemies close and your family closer…At his beachside mansion, with his large family and beautiful wife, Jack Rush celebrated his step-daughter’s wedding: an extravagant, happy day. But that night, the movie producer is found in a pool of blood having snorted cyanide instead of cocaine.With security tight, DI Ruth Hunter and DS Nick Evans are looking for a suspect among the guests. Jack’s wife knew of his many infidelities; his twin sons resented his control; and Charlie, the new son-in-law, was furious about the prenup. They all had motive and opportunity but who switched the drugs and killed the domineering bully?A tense thriller with a twist you won’t see coming. Perfect for fans of Neil Lancaster, Michael Wood and LJ Ross.

The vengeful have a long memory.Called to a body found by the Berwyn river, DI Ruth Hunter and DS Nick Evans know something isn't adding up. Mark Fisher, a once-renowned guitarist since lost to his addictions, has been murdered – but the crime scene has been staged to look like suicide.Ten years ago, Mark was responsible for a car crash that ruined lives. There are historical allegations of sexual assault against him. Plenty of people wanted Mark Fisher dead.When the case of Gerry Doyle comes in, another staged suicide, the hunt is on for a cold-hearted killer. Ruth and Nick must work out what links these deaths… before another victim is claimed.A chilling police procedural with twists you’ll never see coming. Perfect for fans of Neil Lancaster, LJ Ross and Sarah Ward.

Blind faith is a deadly thing.DI Ruth Hunter and DS Nick Evans witness a horrifying collision in Snowdonia. A teenage boy sprints into the road: what was he running from?Callum Roper doesn’t survive the crash. In his possession were prescriptions for painkillers and tranquilisers, not in his name. He had severe scars on his palms and abdomen, a tattoo reading ‘Thomas’ and a recent rifle-shot wound. This isn’t just a drug-running case.Across the fields from the site of the collision is a farm housing The Family – a cult led by Rachel who believes herself a true prophet, sent to save the souls of her flock even when they resist. With a missing person’s report also linked to The Family, the investigating team are given 72 hours of surveillance. 72 hours that will change everything…An unmissable and addictive Welsh crime thriller. Perfect for fans of Sarah Ward, Neil Lancaster and LJ Ross.

In the hunt for a missing girl, every second counts…On the night of her sixteenth birthday, Rosie Wright vanishes from a remote farm in North Wales. DI Ruth Hunter and DS Nick Evans investigate the Wright family, finding cracks – a dad with a temper and a mum lying to cover herself. Rosie found refuge in an online relationship with a girl called Hayley, but is it really an innocent romance?When blood is found at the farm, social media buzzes with conspiracies and the press demand answers. Ruth and Nick uncover links to slavery, intimidation and bribery, only to find that the repercussions of the investigation damage those they are closest to.Rosie’s fate is in the hands of the two detectives, and it’s up to them whether she comes home alive – or dead.A gripping, edge-of-your-seat Welsh crime thriller. Perfect for fans of Neil Lancaster, JD Kirk and Michael Wood.

The safe house is under attack…When a terrorist cell is raided in Manchester, the extremists flee into the streets. One is shot dead by police and the other – a bomb maker – is captured. It falls to DI Ruth Hunter and DS Nick Evans to transfer the prisoner to a top secret MI5 safehouse in Snowdonia.But things don’t go as smoothly as they hoped. Someone else breaks into the building and before either detective can react, Nick is taken hostage. He must weigh up the risk of saving his team against making it home to his pregnant fiancée. Can both Nick and Ruth make it out unscathed?A heart-stopping thriller that will keep you up into the early hours. Perfect for fans of Neil Lancaster, JD Kirk and LJ Ross.