Yorkshire Murders

Perfect for fans of Happy Valley!The start of a brand-new crime thriller series from Wes Markin, bestselling author of the DCI Yorke series. Still grieving from the tragic death of her colleague, DCI Emma Gardner continues to blame herself and is struggling to focus. So, when she is seconded to the wilds of Yorkshire, Emma hopes she'll be able to get her mind back on the job, doing what she does best - putting killers behind bars. But when she is immediately thrown into another violent murder, Emma has no time to rest. Desperate to get answers and find the killer, Emma needs all the help she can. But her new partner, DI Paul Riddick, has demons and issues of his own. And when this new murder reveals links to an old case Riddick was involved with, Emma fears that history might be about to repeat itself… Don't miss the brand-new gripping crime series by bestselling British crime author Wes Markin! What people are saying about Wes Markin... 'Cracking start to an exciting new series. Twist and turns, thrills and kills. I loved it.' Bestselling author Ross Greenwood 'Markin stuns with his latest offering... Mind-bendingly dark and deep, you know it's not for the faint hearted from page one. Intricate plotting, devious twists and excellent characterisation take this tale to a whole new level. Any serious crime fan will love it!' Bestselling author Owen Mullen

Are you missing Happy Valley? Don't miss the next gripping instalment in the Yorkshire Murder Series by bestselling British crime author Wes Markin A lonely recluse. A missing girl and a community in fear. When the body of a young local girl is found next to an isolated lake, the main suspect is the old recluse who has lived next to the lake for many years – especially when the young girl's purse is found on the old man's doorstep. But DCI Emma Gardner and her partner DI Paul Riddick aren't so sure. Why would the old hermit leave such an obvious clue? And who would want to set the old man up? As they dig deeper into the murder they discover a community in fear, determined to keep hold of long buried secrets. And Riddick is convinced that his own dark past is somehow linked to this crime, too. Gardner fears that she may never get the answers she needs, until a break leads her down a path she'd rather not face. One that runs directly to her own front door… What people are saying about Wes Markin... 'Cracking start to an exciting new series. Twist and turns, thrills and kills. I loved it.' Bestselling author Ross Greenwood. 'Markin stuns with his latest offering... Mind-bendingly dark and deep, you know it's not for the faint hearted from page one. Intricate plotting, devious twists and excellent characterisation take this tale to a whole new level. Any serious crime fan will love it!' Bestselling author Owen Mullen

Are you missing Happy Valley? Pre Order the next gripping instalment in the Yorkshire Murder Series by bestselling British crime author Wes Markin! A murdered child. A case from the past. A detective inspector with nothing to lose… DI Paul Riddick is a man tormented by his own actions and determined to right the wrongs of his past any way he can. But when his instincts lead him to follow a child he believes to be in danger, Riddick gets in deeper than he ever imagined…especially when the child is found dead. DCI Emma Gardner doesn't believe Riddick has blood on his hands, but he's off the case until she can clear his name. If she can clear his name. Because Riddick seems determined to chase ghosts that only get him into more trouble. Riddick's certain he didn't kill the kid in the cave. But he also remembers another case, twenty years ago, with shocking similarities…which means someone is trying to trap Riddick. Can Riddick uncover the truth, or will this be the case that finally destroys him once and for all? Don't miss the brand-new gripping crime series by bestselling British crime author Wes Markin! What people are saying about Wes Markin... 'Cracking start to an exciting new series. Twist and turns, thrills and kills. I loved it.' Bestselling author Ross Greenwood 'Markin stuns with his latest offering... Mind-bendingly dark and deep, you know it's not for the faint hearted from page one. Intricate plotting, devious twists and excellent characterisation take this tale to a whole new level. Any serious crime fan will love it!' Bestselling author Owen Mullen

Pre-order the BRAND NEW crime thriller from Wes Markin. A decades old case.... When the body of a young girl is found exhumed from her grave, DCI Emma Gardner knows there's more to this grisly find than just misadventure. Penny Maiden was killed in a hit and run accident forty years ago, and her killer was never found…Could someone be trying to right an old wrong? A DI on the rails... Determined to bring a dangerous gang of drug dealers to justice, DI Paul Riddick is trying hard to play by the rules. After his previous reckless actions, he knows this is his last chance to stay in the job he loves. But when his private life takes an unexpected turn, Riddick begins to lose control again. Emma needs Paul to help her with her case, especially when more bodies are found in the same graveyard. But hurt badly by Riddick once before, Emma's not sure she can trust him again. But as Paul's behaviour begins to spiral even more, Emma worries she may have left it far too late to save her old friend Riddick from his own destruction... Praise for Wes Markin: 'Cracking start to an exciting new series. Twist and turns, thrills and kills. I loved it.' Bestselling author Ross Greenwood 'Markin stuns with his latest offering... Mind-bendingly dark and deep, you know it's not for the faint hearted from page one. Intricate plotting, devious twists and excellent characterisation take this tale to a whole new level. Any serious crime fan will love it!' Bestselling author Owen Mullen 'A nerve-jangling, heart thumping belter of a crime series.' Bestselling author TG Reid 'Yet another first class story from this talented author.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 'Wow! What an incredible and enoyable read this was.'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

Pre-order the BRAND NEW instalment in the Yorkshire Murders series from bestseller Wes Markin! A gruesome find. A missing colleague. A case that hits closer to home… As winter settles over Yorkshire, DCI Emma Gardner is hoping that work will calm down for everyone. Distracted by the continued disappearance of DI Paul Riddick Emma can't seem to get her head back in the game. But when a human skull is discovered in a local pub, Emma knows it's time to get a grip. With no one local reported missing, and with no body to be found, the team have their work cut and no obvious clues to follow. Who could the skull belong to and what message is the killer trying to leave them? And then the first body is found… As Emma and the team try desperately to identify the body and the killer, secrets from the past begin to reveal themselves. A home for single mothers. Babies who tragically didn't make it. A coverup at the highest level. With the clock ticking, winter has one final cold reveal for Emma. Her old friend Riddick… Praise for Wes Markin: 'Cracking start to an exciting new series. Twist and turns, thrills and kills. I loved it.' Bestselling author Ross Greenwood 'Markin stuns with his latest offering... Mind-bendingly dark and deep, you know it's not for the faint hearted from page one. Intricate plotting, devious twists and excellent characterisation take this tale to a whole new level. Any serious crime fan will love it!' Bestselling author Owen Mullen 'A nerve-jangling, heart thumping belter of a crime series.' Bestselling author TG Reid 'Yet another first class story from this talented author.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 'Wow! What an incredible and enoyable read this was.'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

Preorder the BRAND NEW instalment in Wes Markin's gritty crime series. A calculated killer. A life hanging in the balance. A decision that changes everything... For the first time in her life, DCI Emma Gardner finds herself unable to concentrate on the job she loves. Her thoughts are now always with her old colleague Paul Riddick, who lies desperately ill in hospital - a tortured man in life, now facing death. When a young woman dies from seemingly natural causes, Emma can't help feeling that something isn't quite right with the case, but she needs her team to pick up the slack whilst she focuses on Paul. The case proves more complex than anyone imagined and will test the team like never before. But unbeknownst to everyone, there is another threat lurking even closer to home – Emma's unpredictable brother Jack. And with Emma distracted, he has free rein to put right the dark and twisted grievances from his own past. But his actions, when they come, will be devastating. And will destroy everything Emma loves… Praise for Wes Markin: 'Cracking start to an exciting new series. Twist and turns, thrills and kills. I loved it.' Bestselling author Ross Greenwood 'Markin stuns with his latest offering... Mind-bendingly dark and deep, you know it's not for the faint hearted from page one. Intricate plotting, devious twists and excellent characterisation take this tale to a whole new level. Any serious crime fan will love it!' Bestselling author Owen Mullen 'A nerve-jangling, heart thumping belter of a crime series.' Bestselling author TG Reid 'Yet another first class story from this talented author.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 'Wow! What an incredible and enoyable read this was.'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review