{"product_id":"holy-island-by-lj-ross","title":"Holy Island by LJ Ross","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe thrilling first instalment of the bestselling DCI Ryan murder mystery series, the perfect mix of crime, humour, and a touch of romance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the spectacular Northumbrian island of Lindisfarne, a killer is hiding in plain sight... \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForced to take leave from his duties as a homicide detective, Detective Chief Inspector Ryan seeks sanctuary on Holy Island. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut just a few days before Christmas, he is thrust back into the murky world of murder when a young woman is found dead amongst the ancient ruins of the nearby Priory. When former local girl Dr Anna Taylor arrives on the island as a police consultant, old memories swim to the surface making her confront her difficult past. She and Ryan struggle to work together to hunt a deadly killer, while pagan ritual and island politics muddy the waters of their investigation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan they overcome their differences before the killer strikes again?-------------------------------------PRAISE FOR LJ ROSS AND HOLY ISLAND\"She keeps company with the best mystery writers\" - The Times\"Holy Island is a blockbuster\" - Daily Express\"A literary phenomenon\" - Evening Chronicle \"Superbly written. Well thought out plot and in-depth knowledge of the location made this a must read book. Can't wait for the next one.\" 5-star reader review\"Brilliant, fantastic, many more words I could say.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book was totally gripping from start to finish and the ending had me mentally saying 'oh no what next'. Can't wait for her next book.\" 5-star reader review\"I have never been to Lindisfarne but will definitely plan to go after reading this book. I enjoyed it tremendously, with enough pace and story telling to keep me engrossed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat an imagination!\" 5-star reader review\"I couldn't put this book down from the minute I picked it up! A great mix of thriller, romance, intrigue with a hint of humour.\" 5-star reader review\"I love a crime novel and this one did not disappoint! Great twists and turns and good ending. Looking forward to the next one.\" 5-star reader review\"Great page turner, with a lively plot that holds numerous twists and turns; keeps you guessing until the very end. Fab new author - well done!\" 5-star reader review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries:The DCI Ryan Mysteries\u003cbr\u003eFormat:Paperback \/ softback 496 pages\u003cbr\u003ePublisher:Cornerstone\u003cbr\u003eImprint:Penguin (Cornerstone)\u003cbr\u003eISBN:9781804960158\u003cbr\u003ePublished:8 Jan 2026\u003cbr\u003eClassifications:Crime \u0026amp; mystery\u003cbr\u003eWeight:428g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wave of Nostalgia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65518788804957,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/8838\/2301\/files\/9781804960158.jpg?v=1786178277","url":"https:\/\/waveofnostalgia.co.uk\/products\/holy-island-by-lj-ross","provider":"Wave of Nostalgia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}