Infirmary: A DCI Ryan Mystery

No man is an island.

Amidst scorching 2014 summer, Newcastle's streets are haunted by a killer. When lead investigator is slain, Detective Chief Inspector Ryan must step in. An outsider to Northumbria CID, Ryan faces rising Hacker's toll with humour-laced suspense in North-Eastern backdrop.

Format: Paperback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 15 October 2020
Publisher: Dark Skies Publishing

About The Infirmary: A DCI Ryan Mystery

Amidst the sweltering heat of the summer in 2014, the city of Newcastle was plunged into a state of unrelenting fear as a remorseless killer prowled its streets. This spree of terror cast a city-wide pall, leaving its inhabitants gripped by panic and apprehension. The dire situation took an even more sinister turn when the lead investigator on the case was discovered brutally murdered. With his demise, the responsibility of resolving the enigma fell squarely onto the shoulders of Detective Chief Inspector Ryan.

Within the tight-knit enclave of the Northumbria CID police team, Ryan remained an enigma—a figure apart, distant, and unyielding in his manner. His history was adorned with a series of triumphs, an unbroken chain of successes that had lent him an air of invincibility. Yet, as the body count escalated in the wake of the assailant dubbed "The Hacker," Ryan was compelled to confront an unassailable truth: this adversary was unlike any he had encountered before, a puzzle that defied solitary unraveling.

Intrigue weaved its tendrils through the fabric of this narrative, intermingling with the somber notes of murder. The very essence of mystery was complemented by shades of sardonic wit, infusing the breakneck-paced crime thriller with a distinct hue of darkness. The stage for these unfolding events was set against the backdrop of the iconic North-Eastern landscape—a locale that bore witness to the unfolding drama and added an additional layer of character to the tale.

As the oppressive heat mirrored the mounting tension within the city, Detective Chief Inspector Ryan embarked on a quest to decipher the motives and methods of the elusive murderer. The scars of his isolation within the police fraternity became the crucible in which his resolve was tested. The haunting question lingered: could he, with his storied history of triumphs, crack the enigma of The Hacker's reign of terror, or would he be forced to acknowledge the limitations of his solitary pursuit?

In this narrative tapestry where heat, fear, and unyielding determination converged, the boundaries of conventional investigative prowess were tested. The story unraveled not merely as a battle between hunter and hunted, but as a contemplation of the intricate dance between a lone detective's quest for justice and the inscrutable machinations of a criminal mind.

Weight: 342g
Dimension: 197 x 128 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781912310111

About LJ Ross

LJ Ross is a highly successful author with a global reach, having sold over 8 million copies of her books worldwide. Her debut novel, "Holy Island," launched in 2015, became an instant international bestseller, and she has since achieved more than twenty #1 spots, sometimes even before official release through pre-orders. Renowned for her atmospheric and addictive storytelling, she has amassed a devoted following.

In addition to her DCI Ryan series, her eleventh book, "The Infirmary," serves as a prequel and is available as a significant Audible Originals audio-drama featuring notable actors. Her Alexander Gregory Thrillers series gained recognition with "Impostor," which was shortlisted for the British Book Awards 2020 in the Crime & Thriller Book of the Year category. The audiobook version also reached acclaim, becoming a finalist in the New York Festivals Radio Awards.

Louise's dedication to writing has brought her several honours, including being shortlisted for the Crime Writers' Association 'Dagger in the Library' award, which acknowledges consistent enjoyment of an author's works by library borrowers across the UK.

Born in Northumberland, England, Louise pursued legal studies in London, Paris, and Florence. After working as a lawyer, she courageously shifted gears to fulfil her writing aspirations. Now a full-time writer, she resides with her family in Northumberland and Edinburgh, finding joy in reading, painting, travel, and quality time with loved ones.