DEADLY CRIMES

Discover a series of British crime mysteries set on the Dorset coast from bestselling author Michael Hambling.

Meet Detective Sophie Allen. She's an expert on murder and violent crime. Her brilliant mind works tirelessly to put the most vicious criminals behind bars, but conceals dark secrets from her own past . . .

A young man's mutilated body is found on top of the Agglestone, a well-known local landmark on Studland Heath.

It seems that he was involved in a people trafficking and prostitution gang.

But why is DCI Sophie Allen keeping something back from her team? Is it linked to the extraordinary discovery of her own father's body, found at the bottom of a disused mine-shaft more than forty years after he disappeared?

This intricately crafted mystery is perfect for fans of Joy Ellis, Ann Cleeves, J.D. Kirk, J.M. Dalgliesh and Pauline Rowson.

READERS LOVE DEADLY CRIMES:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Grabs you from page 1 and doesn't let go!' Mark

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A fast paced plot with plenty of action . . . A really great book which I thoroughly enjoyed.' Blue and White

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Excellently written with brilliantly constructed storylines.' Kenneth S.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'When you start to read a book and you just keep reading till you finish you know THAT WAS GOOD.' Marilyn

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Absolutely gripping storyline once again. Edge of you seat stuff. Could not put this book down.' Julie C.

THE DETECTIVES

DCI Sophie Allen is Dorset's acknowledged expert on murder and violent crime. She's head of the newly formed Violent Crime Unit in Dorset and is pushed to the limit in her first major case. She's in her forties, and lives with her husband in Wareham. She has two grown-up daughters. Sophie has a law degree and a master's in criminal psychology. Her brilliant mind conceals some dark secrets from her past.

DS Barry Marsh is based at Swanage police station. He's quiet, methodical and dedicated, the perfect foil for Sophie's hidden fragility.

THE SETTING

Dorset is beautiful county in the south-west of England, made up of picturesque market towns, traditional farmland and a stunning section of the coastline. Its beauty belies a darkness beneath the surface.