Rachel McLean - The Dorset Crime Series Books 1to 3
The Corfe Castle Murders
When a body is found at the castle ruins, can DCI Lesley Clarke uncover the killer?
After being injured in a bomb attack in Birmingham, DCI Lesley Clarke relocates to the peace of rural Dorset.
But things don't stay calm for long. Before she's even started her new job, Lesley has to hit the ground running as she's dragged into investigating a murder at one of England's most iconic landmarks, the imposing Corfe Castle.
Can she navigate the politics of a smaller force and work with her new partner DS Dennis Frampton, who doesn't appreciate her. And most importantly, can she solve the murder before the killer strikes again?
An unputdownable, character-driven mystery, perfect for fans of Elly Griffiths and Ann Cleeves.
The Clifftop Murders
A murder at Old Harry Rocks. A detective on a case that's too close to home.
After moving to rural Dorset, DCI Lesley Clarke is settling into her new job at the Major Crimes Unit and becoming accustomed to a slower pace of life.
Until she's called in to solve the murder of a woman with links to Lesley's new girlfriend.
Has Lesley made a grave error of judgement? Can she track down the killer or does she already know her? And how will Lesley's new colleagues react when she tells them she's dating a suspect?
A fast-paced, gripping detective novel that fans of Elly Griffiths and Ann Cleeves will love.
The Island Murders
A lonely island concealing a deadly mystery
When a body washes up on the shores of Brownsea Island, DCI Lesley Clarke initially suspects suicide. But as she investigates the death, growing close to the island's isolated community, she starts to suspect foul play.
As the case deepens, Lesley uncovers the many secrets mysteries hidden within Brownsea Island - secrets that might just hold the key to the case.
Why did the victim argue with her best friend days before her death? What is the victim's manager concealing from the investigation? What secrets isn't the victim's manager keeping? And can Lesley get to the bottom of the mystery … before someone else dies?
This gripping, twisty detective novel set in rural Dorset will thrill fans of Helen Fields, Elly Griffiths and Ann Cleeves.
