Simon McCleave - DI Ruth Hunter Books 1 to 11
The Snowdonia Killings
She came looking for sanctuary. Instead, she found death…
Detective Inspector Ruth Hunter has barely arrived in her new role at North Wales Police Force when a gruesome murder scene needs her attention. A local teacher has been attacked, and her body carved with strange symbols. What does it mean?
Another body follows, and Ruth is suddenly at the heart of a search for a serial killer. But as she struggles to let go of the past and move on from her partner's unresolved disappearance Ruth might make a misstep that costs more than her pride…
The explosive first installment of Simon McCleave's multi-million copy bestselling DI Ruth Hunter series. The most thrilling series in Welsh crime fiction! Perfect for fans of Sarah Ward, Neil Lancaster and LJ Ross.
The Harlech Beach Killings
A murdered millionaire. A violent drug operation. Can she put a stop to the next assassination?
When the body of a businessman washes up on a secluded North Wales shore, DI Ruth Hunter is anxious to nail the killer - and quickly.
As she digs into the dead millionaire's business affairs, she discovers a disturbing link to an infamous Liverpudlian drug lord. And bringing him to justice is far from easy. Between botched raids, tight-lipped suspects, and a slew of cold case murders, Hunter is sure the criminal mastermind must have corrupt players in his pocket...
Can Hunter take down the mobster before he orders a highly personal hit?
A dark and suspenseful crime thriller perfect for fans of JD Kirk, Sarah Ward and Neil Lancaster.
The Dee Valley Killings
A twisted serial killer. A deadly game of cat and mouse. Can DI Ruth Hunter catch a crazed psychopath who seems intent on destroying her life?
DI Ruth Hunter hopes that settling in Snowdonia with will melt away the grief of a missing partner. Burying herself in her work, she senses that her current missing persons case isn't all that it seems. When a man's body turns up torn to pieces, Ruth realises that she is now tracking a deadly serial killer.
Working with her fiercely patriotic Welsh partner, DI Hunter soon has a prime suspect in her sights - although he seems to always be one step ahead of them. When the killer begins to claim a personal connection to her, Ruth fears a grisly end to her and her family.
A masterful, edge-of-your-seat crime thriller by the number one bestselling author. Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, LJ Ross and Sarah Ward.
The Devil's Cliff Killings
In the hunt for a missing girl, every second counts…
On the night of her sixteenth birthday, Rosie Wright vanishes from a remote farm in North Wales. DI Ruth Hunter and DS Nick Evans investigate the Wright family, finding cracks - a dad with a temper and a mum lying to cover herself. Rosie found refuge in an online relationship with a girl called Hayley, but is it really an innocent romance?
When blood is found at the farm, social media buzzes with conspiracies and the press demand answers. Ruth and Nick uncover links to slavery, intimidation and bribery, only to find that the repercussions of the investigation damage those they are closest to.
Rosie's fate is in the hands of the two detectives, and it's up to them whether she comes home alive - or dead.
A gripping, edge-of-your-seat Welsh crime thriller. Perfect for fans of Neil Lancaster, JD Kirk and Michael Wood.
The Berwyn River Killings
The vengeful have a long memory.
Called to a body found by the Berwyn river, DI Ruth Hunter and DS Nick Evans know something isn't adding up. Mark Fisher, a once-renowned guitarist since lost to his addictions, has been murdered - but the crime scene has been staged to look like suicide.
Ten years ago, Mark was responsible for a car crash that ruined lives. There are historical allegations of sexual assault against him. Plenty of people wanted Mark Fisher dead.
When the case of Gerry Doyle comes in, another staged suicide, the hunt is on for a cold-hearted killer. Ruth and Nick must work out what links these deaths… before another victim is claimed.
A chilling police procedural with twists you'll never see coming. Perfect for fans of Neil Lancaster, LJ Ross and Sarah Ward.
The White Forest Killings
The safe house is under attack…
When a terrorist cell is raided in Manchester, the extremists flee into the streets. One is shot dead by police and the other - a bomb maker - is captured. It falls to DI Ruth Hunter and DS Nick Evans to transfer the prisoner to a top secret MI5 safehouse in Snowdonia.
But things don't go as smoothly as they hoped. Someone else breaks into the building and before either detective can react, Nick is taken hostage. He must weigh up the risk of saving his team against making it home to his pregnant fiancée. Can both Nick and Ruth make it out unscathed?
A heart-stopping thriller that will keep you up into the early hours. Perfect for fans of Neil Lancaster, JD Kirk and LJ Ross.
The Solace Farm Killings
Blind faith is a deadly thing.
DI Ruth Hunter and DS Nick Evans witness a horrifying collision in Snowdonia. A teenage boy sprints into the road: what was he running from?
Callum Roper doesn't survive the crash. In his possession were prescriptions for painkillers and tranquilisers, not in his name. He had severe scars on his palms and abdomen, a tattoo reading 'Thomas' and a recent rifle-shot wound. This isn't just a drug-running case.
Across the fields from the site of the collision is a farm housing The Family - a cult led by Rachel who believes herself a true prophet, sent to save the souls of her flock even when they resist. With a missing person's report also linked to The Family, the investigating team are given 72 hours of surveillance. 72 hours that will change everything…
An unmissable and addictive Welsh crime thriller. Perfect for fans of Sarah Ward, Neil Lancaster and LJ Ross.
The Menai Bridge Killings
A young couple on the run. A trail of death and destruction. Can DI Ruth Hunter stop Snowdonia's answer to Bonnie and Clyde before another innocent victim is murdered?
The Conway Harbour Killings
A murdered coach. A missing girl. Can DI Ruth Hunter unpick a web of lies and betrayal before the killer escapes?
The River Seine Killings
Never let her go
DI Ruth Hunter has spent seven years searching for her ex Sarah after she vanished from a train station in London. Chasing down every lead until a desperate call from Sarah confirms her worst fears: she's a victim of sex trafficking.
Held against her will at a farm south of Paris, Sarah is in terrible danger. Ruth must navigate French political and police corruption and put everything on the line to get Sarah back, even if it means risking her own life.
Time is running out. Someone is following Ruth's every move. Will she reach Sarah before it's too late?
A compulsive thriller you won't be able to put down. Perfect for fans of Neil Lancaster, LJ Ross and Michael Wood.
The Lake Vyrnwy Killings
A controlled gangland hit or a crime of passion?
A crudely dismembered body part is found at Lake Vyrnwy but DI Ruth Hunter and DS Nick Evans have little to go on to identify the victim. When a local man is reported missing, it seems that his links to heavy gambling and a Merseyside gang might explain his disappearance. Or could it simply be a marital dispute that made him want to leave town?
When the missing man is spotted at several locations, Ruth and Nick must discover if he is on the run and hiding out, or if a darker web of lies could explain the sightings.
A chilling police procedural full of twists. Perfect for fans of Neil Lancaster, Sarah Ward and LJ Ross.
