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DI Ruth Hunter Novels
DI Ruth Hunter Novels
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The Snowdonia Killings (Book 1)
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?
The Harlech Beach Killings (Book 2)
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.
The Dee Valley Killings (Book 3)
DI Ruth Hunter hopes that settling in Snowdonia 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.
The Devil's Cliff Killings (Book 4)
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?
The Berwyn River Killings (Book 5)
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.
The White Forest Killings (Book 6)
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.
The Solace Farm Killings (Book 7)
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.
The Menai Bridge Killings (Book 8)
Finn Mahoney is new to Llancastell, North Wales. Except that Finn isn't his real name. He's been living within the witness protection service since he was a boy, after committing a serious crime that took two lives. If anyone found out his real name there could be deadly consequences.
The Conway Harbour Killings (Book 9)
Geoff Williams is a popular coach to the Conwy under-18s rugby team, being a former Wales player himself. He loves the attention from the lads' mums, while his wife looks the other way. But when Geoff is found stabbed to death, after a bloody struggle, one family seems to have especially close ties.
The River Seine Killings (Book 10)
Having disappeared off the face of the earth seven years ago, DI Ruth Hunter has been unable to give up the search for her missing ex-partner, Sarah. Following a series of new clues, Ruth flies to Paris in a desperate attempt to find Sarah before she is trafficked out of the country…or worse!
The Lake Vyrnwy Killings (Book 11)
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?
The Chirk Castle Killings (Book 12)
Ruth and Nick are called to a fatal shooting at Chirk Castle, a well-known tourist spot in North Wales. The only witness to the murder is Daniel, the ten-year-old son of the victim. Ruth discovers that the victim was a small-time drug dealer and it seems that his killing might be linked to stolen drugs. However, when a local girl is also brutally murdered, Ruth has to change the focus of the investigation as it is clear that the murderers will go to any lengths to cover their tracks.
The Portmeirion Killings (Book 13)
When a London journalist is run off the road and killed, it seems that his death might be linked to his investigation into plans for a nuclear plant. Is the murder linked to an American power company with a dark past who want to bury the story? There are also locals who stand to make millions from the plant's construction. However, it soon appears there might be an event in Jake's past that might provide the clue.
The Llandudno Pier Killings (Book 14)
When the body of a local boat tour operator is found on the beach beside Llandudno Pier, it seems that her murder might be linked to an ongoing rivalry with a new boat tour company. However, when it is discovered that the victim had recently started a relationship with a much younger man, the focus of the investigation changes.
The Abersoch Killings (Book 21)
At his beachside mansion, with his large family and beautiful wife, Jack Rush celebrated his stepdaughter's wedding: an extravagant, happy day. But that night, the movie producer is found in a pool of blood having snorted cyanide instead of cocaine.
With security tight, DI Ruth Hunter and DS Nick Evans are looking for a suspect among the guests. Jack's wife knew of his many infidelities; his twin sons resented his control; and Charlie, the new son-in-law, was furious about the prenup. They all had motive and opportunity but who switched the drugs and killed the domineering bully?
The Bala Lake Killings (Book 22)
There's no place to hide...
A local MP is murdered by a far-right extremist gang in Snowdonia. DI Ruth Hunter and DS Nick Evans arrest one of the killers, Raymond Clarke, who agrees to give evidence if he and his family are taken into protective custody. Ruth is sure they'll be out of harm's way in the remote wilds near Bala Lake.
But the location of the safe house is leaked and Clarke's family is kidnapped.
- Author - Simon McCleave
- Series / Key Character - DI Ruth Hunter
- Illustrated - No
- Age - Adult
- ISBN - various
- Publisher - Canelo Crime
- Date - n/a
- Format - Paperback
- Weight - 235g
- Size - 20 x 13 cm
- Pages - n/a
- RRP - £9.99
Awards: n/a
