Chief Inspector Holt

When the hunter becomes the hunted.
Chief Inspector Holt thought he'd buried the past when he put notorious killer Brian Parnham behind bars. But when a murdered sexton turns out to be an ex-con-and Parnham's former associate-the case reopens old wounds and a deadly hunt for missing diamonds begins.
Someone believes Holt has the stash, and they'll do anything to get it-including framing him for murder. Suspended from duty and racing against time, Holt must navigate a web of lies, ruthless criminals, and a vengeful mastermind plotting his escape. But when his son is kidnapped, the stakes turn personal.
With the walls closing in and danger at every turn, Holt has one chance to set a trap and uncover the truth. But in a game where loyalty is for sale and betrayal is inevitable, can he outmaneuver a desperate killer before it's too late?
For fans of JD Kirk, LJ Ross and JM Dalgliesh, Chapel of Evil is a relentless thriller packed with twists, deception, and high-stakes suspense.

The fire was just the beginning.When a grand department store in Brussels goes up in flames, the body of the night watchman is found among the ashes. It looks like a tragic accident-until Chief Inspector Holt starts digging.The deeper he investigates, the stranger things become. The victim's computer contains disturbing files that seem planted. Another body turns up. And a long-buried grudge begins to surface.As Holt follows the trail through a tangled web of secrets, broken families, and a heavy metal band with more drama than talent, it becomes clear: someone is settling old scores-and they've only just begun.Witty, twisty, and darkly entertaining, House of Ashes is a gripping European crime thriller that will keep you guessing to the final page.