Rachel McLean - The Dorset Crime Series Books 1 to 6

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.

The Monument Murders

A murder at a Dorset beauty spot. A detective trying to hunt down a killer.

When a body is found draped over Swanage's iconic Globe monument, DCI Lesley Clarke is called in. A message points to the motive: Go Home.

A hate crime? Or something else entirely?

Lesley must find the murderer before they strike again, all while dealing with unrest in her team and political pressure from her boss.

At the same time, a local journalist has been investigating the death of Lesley's predecessor - and claims to have key information.

Will Lesley come out of this case with her reputation, her team, and her career intact? And can she find a killer whose motives are a mystery?

Fans of Ann Cleeves and Kate Ellis will love this fast-paced and completely gripping mystery thriller.

The Millionaire Murders

Are there dark secrets hidden on this island?

When a wealthy lawyer is found murdered in her Sandbanks mansion, along with an unidentified companion, DCI Lesley Clarke finds herself plunged into a case with many suspects.

Was it the victim's ex-husband, resentful at her new lifestyle? The housekeeper who found the bodies? Or could it have been a murder-suicide?

Lesley and her team must unravel the evidence, while also investigating the disappearance of local Sadie Dawes, who went missing after looking into the death of Lesley's predecessor. It seems that this playground for the rich might be harbouring a mystery … and maybe a killer.

An absolutely unputdownable crime thriller that will hook fans of Elly Griffiths and Ann Cleeves.

The Fossil Beach Murders

A body uncovered by a landslide. But what secrets were buried with the bones?

The cliffs at Lyme Regis attract fossil hunters from all over the globe. But when two well-preserved bodies are found in the latest landslip, dating back to years earlier, DCI Lesley Clarke must discover whether the deaths are a tragic accident, suicide or the work of a mysterious killer.

But once they have discovered the identity of the victims, Lesley and her squad are faced with even more questions as they realise the case has links that point back towards the police, Lesley's predecessor, and even her girlfriend…

A twisty, compelling detective novel that fans of Elly Griffiths and Kate Ellis will love.