Paul Gitsham
Список книг автора Paul GitshamThe DCI Warren Jones Series Books 1–3
The first three books in the DCI Warren Jones series in one volume – with two bonus novellas!1 The Last Straw A professor is found with his throat slashed, and there’s a long list of potential suspects. But for newly appointed Detective Chief Inspector Warren Jones, political pressure means solving the case is far from easy…2 No Smoke Without Fire A young woman is found dead, and all the clues match the MO of a previous perpetrator – but he has a cast-iron alibi. As personal tragedy divides Warren’s attention, he must fight to find the killer before another victim is taken.Blood is Thicker than Water (Novella) What seems like an accidental death raises red flags – and soon Warren uncovers dark secrets in the victim’s past…3 Silent as the Grave After a dog walker is found dead, a lack of clues leave the police stuck – until an informant offers information that could blow a wide criminal conspiracy wide open. But can Warren trust him?A Case Gone Cold (Novella) An open-and-shut case gives Warren a tantalising clue that links back to an unsolved crime from years ago…Readers LOVE the DCI Warren Jones Series‘I love this series!’ Reader review, 5 Stars‘DCI Warren Jones is must read detective fiction.’ Reader review, 5 Stars‘Paul Gitsham never ceases to fill his pages with surprises and DCI Warren Jones is always a winner.’ Reader review, 5 Stars‘DCI Warren Jones is one of those characters I just can't get enough of.’ Reader review, 5 Stars‘Long may this series continue.’ Reader review, 5 Stars‘The writer continues to produce intriguing plots with unexpected twists which keeps you guessing and wanting more.’ Reader review, 5 Stars‘DCI Warren Jones and his team are a sure-fire hit.’ Reader review, 5 Stars‘DCI Warren Jones is a great addition to the genre.’Reader review, 5 Stars
A Deadly Lesson (novella)
‘Highly recommended. Crime Writing at its very best’ – Kate Rhodes on The Last Straw, book 1 in the DCI Warren Jones seriesWhen Jillian Gwinnet is found dead – strangled in her office – it’s a shocking and perplexing case for DCI Warren Jones. She was a trusted and respected member of the community. Deputy Head of Sacred Heart Catholic Academy, she had an unblemished record and had been a formidable force in the school for years. Who would kill this woman – a woman who had dedicated her life to supporting others? The deeper Warren delves, the darker the possible motives become…The DCI Warren Jones series 1 The Last Straw 2 No Smoke Without Fire Blood is Thicker than Water (Novella) 3 Silent as the Grave 4 The Common Enemy A Deadly Lesson (Novella) 5 Forgive Me Father At First Glance (Novella) 6 A Price to Pay
Forgive Me Father
Who could kill a man of God?A fire breaks out in a chapel, and DCI Warren Jones is alarmed by what is discovered at the scene. Curled up in the ash and debris is a body – and it’s soon clear that the chapel doors were locked from the inside. The disappearance of a local priest, Father Nolan, and a cryptic note left in his room, point to an unusually violent suicide. But when further evidence confuses the picture, Warren begins to suspect foul play – and murder. Clearly, someone wanted this seemingly innocent man to suffer. And when a discovery on a quiet riverbank sends the investigation reeling, Warren knows he must act quickly to discover who is behind this spate of grisly deaths – before another man of God is found dead.Don’t miss Paul Gitsham’s ingenious new DCI Warren Jones novel!Readers LOVE Paul Gitsham:‘Mr Gitsham is fast becoming one of my favourite authors’‘I love this series and hope Gitsham writes another book soon’‘Paul Gitsham never fails to produce a good story’‘I love the characters that Paul Gitsham has created’‘Will definitely read more from Paul Gitsham.’The DCI Warren Jones series 1 The Last Straw 2 No Smoke Without Fire Blood is Thicker than Water (Novella) 3 Silent as the Grave A Case Gone Cold (Novella) 4 The Common Enemy A Deadly Lesson (Novella) 5 Forgive Me Father At First Glance (Novella) 6 A Price to Pay
The Common Enemy
‘Police Procedural at its finest: detailed, magnificently researched and gripping. 5 stars.’ Rachel LynchHow do you catch a man’s killer when everyone wanted him dead?In Middlesbury, a rally is being held by the British Allegiance Party – a far-right group protesting against the opening of a new Mosque.When the crowd disperses, a body is found in an alleyway. Tommy Meegan, the loud-mouthed leader of the group, has been stabbed through the heart.Across town, a Muslim community centre catches fire in a clear act of arson, leaving a small child in a critical condition. And the tension which has been building in the town for years boils over.DCI Warren Jones knows he can’t afford to take sides – and must solve both cases before further acts of violent revenge take place. But, in a town at war with itself, and investigating the brutal killing of one of the country’s most-hated men, where does he begin?Readers LOVE Paul Gitsham:‘Mr Gitsham is fast becoming one of my favourite authors’‘I love this series and hope Gitsham writes another book soon’‘Paul Gitsham never fails to produce a good story’‘I love the characters that Paul Gitsham has created’‘Will definitely read more from Paul Gitsham.’The DCI Warren Jones series 1 The Last Straw 2 No Smoke Without Fire Blood is Thicker than Water (Novella) 3 Silent as the Grave A Case Gone Cold (Novella) 4 The Common Enemy A Deadly Lesson (Novella) 5 Forgive Me Father
A Case Gone Cold (novella)
‘Highly recommended. Crime Writing at its very best’ – Kate Rhodes on The Last Straw, book 1 in the DCI Warren Jones seriesWhen an open-and-shut burglary case lands on DCI Warren Jones’ desk, he suspects it’s come to the wrong detective – until he learns a tantalizing detail. Despite the suspect having admitted to the crime after being found with the stolen goods, DNA found at the scene does not match the man currently on bail – but is a match to an unsolved, violent rape case dating back to 1992.With their man in custody refusing to talk, Warren must embark on a manhunt for the mystery accomplice. And so begins a game of cat and mouse that will test Warren’s rawest instincts and resolve – and throw up a shocking twist.The DCI Warren Jones series 1 The Last Straw 2 No Smoke Without Fire Blood is Thicker than Water (Novella) 3 Silent as the Grave A Case Gone Cold (Novella) 4 The Common Enemy A Deadly Lesson (Novella) 5 Forgive Me Father
Blood Is Thicker Than Water (novella)
It all seems straightforward. There’s been a tragic accident: the old man fell asleep in his chair, woke up in the dark, fell and hit his head on the mantelpiece. But the Crime Scene Manager isn’t happy. There are just too many details that aren’t quite right and Charles Michaelson’s accident becomes a suspicious death.And, as DCI Warren Jones investigates, he and his team discover that all is not as it appears to be in the dead man’s caring family when his son-in-law disappears. Then they uncover some dark secrets in Michaelson’s past and a motive for murder.Fans of Peter Robinson and Peter James will love Paul Gitsham's DCI Warren Jones series.Praise for Paul Gitsham:"A wonderfully classy crime novel. Fluent writing style, great pace to the action. What's not to like? I'll be reading number 2 as quickly as I can download it. Highly recommended. Crime Writing at its very best" – Kate Rhodes, author of Crossbones Yard and the Alice Quentin seriesThe DCI Warren Jones series 1 The Last Straw 2 No Smoke Without Fire Blood is Thicker than Water (Novella) 3 Silent as the Grave A Case Gone Cold (Novella) 4 The Common Enemy A Deadly Lesson (Novella) 5 Forgive Me Father
Silent As The Grave
It’s DCI Warren Jones’ coldest case yet…The body of Reginald Williamson had been well concealed under a bush in Middlesbury Common and the murder efficiently carried out – a single stab wound to the chest. Reggie’s dog had been killed just as efficiently. With no clues or obvious motive, the case is going nowhere. Then Warren gets a break.Warren’s instincts tell him that the informant is dodgy – a former police officer under investigation. But when Warren hears the incredible story he has to tell, he's glad to have given him a chance to speak. Suddenly, a wide criminal conspiracy, involving high-level police corruption, a gangster and a trained killer, is blown wide open…and Warren finds that this time, it’s not just his career under threat, but his family – and his life.Fans of Peter Robinson and Peter James will love Silent as the Grave, the third novel in Paul Gitsham's DCI Warren Jones series.Praise for Paul Gitsham:"A wonderfully classy crime novel. Fluent writing style, great pace to the action. What's not to like? I'll be reading number 2 as quickly as I can download it. Crime Writing at its very best" – Kate Rhodes, author of Crossbones Yard and the Alice Quentin series The DCI Warren Jones series 1 The Last Straw 2 No Smoke Without Fire Blood is Thicker than Water (Novella) 3 Silent as the Grave A Case Gone Cold (Novella) 4 The Common Enemy A Deadly Lesson (Novella) 5 Forgive Me Father
No Smoke Without Fire
DCI Warren Jones has a bad feeling when the body of a young woman turns up in Beaconsfield Woods. She’s been raped and strangled but the murderer has been careful to leave no DNA evidence.There are, of course, suspects – boyfriend, father – to check out but, worryingly, it looks more and more like a stranger murder.Warren’s worst fears are confirmed when another young woman is killed in the same way.The MO fits that of Richard Cameron who served twelve years for rape. But Cameron never killed his victims and he has a cast-iron alibi.Then personal tragedy intervenes and Warren is off the case. But the pressure is mounting and another woman goes missing. Warren is back but will the break he desperately needs come before there’s another victim?The DCI Warren Jones series 1 The Last Straw 2 No Smoke Without Fire Blood is Thicker than Water (Novella) 3 Silent as the Grave A Case Gone Cold (Novella) 4 The Common Enemy A Deadly Lesson (Novella) 5 Forgive Me Father
The Last Straw
When Professor Alan Tunbridge is discovered in his office with his throat slashed, the suspects start queuing up. The brilliant but unpleasant microbiologist had a genius for making enemies.For Warren Jones, newly appointed Detective Chief Inspector to the Middlesbury force, a high-profile murder is the ideal opportunity. He’s determined to run a thorough and professional investigation but political pressure to resolve the case quickly and tensions in the office and at home make life anything but easy.Everything seems to point to one vengeful man but the financial potential of the professor’s pioneering research takes the inquiry in an intriguing and, for Jones and his team, dangerous direction.The DCI Warren Jones series 1 The Last Straw 2 No Smoke Without Fire Blood is Thicker than Water (Novella) 3 Silent as the Grave A Case Gone Cold (Novella) 4 The Common Enemy A Deadly Lesson (Novella) 5 Forgive Me Father