Borderlands

Author: LJ Ross

Format: Paperback

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

About the Author

LJ ROSS is an international bestselling author known for her atmospheric mystery and thriller novels, including the DCI Ryan series which has sold over 12 million copies worldwide. Her debut novel Holy Island published in 2015 and reached number one in the Amazon UK and Australian charts. Louise has since released over thirty novels, most of which have been UK number one digital bestsellers. She is also the creator of the bestselling Dr Alexander Gregory series and the Summer Suspense series. Louise is a keen philanthropist and proud to support numerous non-profit programmes in addition to founding the Lindisfarne Prize for Crime Fiction, the Northern Photography Prize and the Northern Film Prize. Born in Northumberland, England, she studied Law at King’s College, University of London, then abroad in Florence and Paris, and worked as a lawyer before pursuing her dream to write. She lives with her family in Northumberland.

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