Jack Rutherford and Amanda Lacey Series

The hunt is on… How far will she go to add the guilty to her own trophy collection?   A spate of distressing big-game hunter posts fill Philippa's newsfeed. As they brag about the exotic animals they've killed, the passionate veterinarian can no longer sit back and do nothing. She's about to return the favour. To stop the killings, she creates her own endangered list. By stalking their online profiles and infiltrating their inner circles, she vows to take them out one by one. And she won't stop until their kind are extinct.   DC Jack Rutherford and DS Amanda Lacey join forces with the Greater Manchester Police to investigate the murders. If you like British crime dramas featuring ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances, then you'll love this thrilling tale of karma.   The Hunted is the second brilliant and captivating novel featuring DC Jack Rutherford and DS Amanda Lacey by master storyteller Linda Coles. "Move over Agatha Christie, there's a new dame in town." Amazon reviewer.

When a local landscaper vanishes, Madeline Simpson knows she was the last person to see him alive – because she killed him. With a serial sex offender on the loose, Detectives DC Jack Rutherford and DS Amanda Lacey already have their hands full. It's only when another death occurs that a link between the two cases comes to light, and Madeline finds herself the focus of their investigation.   While attempting to keep her deadly secret, Madeline stumbles upon clues that point to the true identity of the sex offender. She's closing in when tragedy strikes, and the death toll increases.   But DS Amanda Lacey has no idea how close she is to the killer as her work and personal lives collide.   How long will she have to wait to find out the full truth?   If you like firecracker characters, imaginative story lines, and British crime dramas, then you'll love this captivating story. Hot to Kill is the first brilliant and captivating novel featuring DC Jack Rutherford and DS Amanda Lacey by master storyteller Linda Coles.   "Move over Agatha Christie, there's a new dame in town." Amazon review "A clear heir to the detective throne of Agatha Christie." Amazon review

Taylor wakes frightened and alone in an unfamiliar hotel room with no idea how she got there. On the desk nearby is a note of warning: "Tell no one".   During a chance conversation, DS Amanda Lacey learns of the incident and discovers the traumatised woman is only the latest victim in a long string of disturbing and highly unusual thefts.   Amanda and partner DC Jack Rutherford venture deep into the underbelly of the dark web in search of answers. It soon becomes apparent one of them will have to go undercover – alone.   When an unexpected event sends their sting operation spiralling out of control, their only chance at catching the culprits lies with a local reporter…and a scandal that could ruin them all.   Dark Service is the third brilliant and captivating novel featuring DC Jack Rutherford and DS Amanda Lacey by master storyteller Linda Coles. "Move over Agatha Christie, there's a new dame in town." Amazon reviewer.

An abandoned baby. Three girls stolen in the night. Two connected cases?   London, Winter, 1999. When an abandoned newborn baby is discovered, DC Jack Rutherford becomes involved.   Covering the holiday period almost singlehandedly, resources are at breaking point and he's pushed to his limit.   While searching for the young mother, evidence of an organized crime ring almost breaks his heart leaving Jack wondering how he can put so many wrongs, right. Welcome to the human race…   Can he solve the case before the girls are lost forever?   Hey You, Pretty Face is the fifth brilliant and captivating novel featuring DC Jack Rutherford by master storyteller Linda Coles. "Move over Agatha Christie, there's a new dame in town." Amazon reviewer.

Two cold cases are about to turn red hot…   Detective Jack Rutherford's instincts have only sharpened with age. So when a violent road fatality reminds him of a near-identical crime from 15 years earlier, he digs up the past to investigate both. But with one case already closed, he fears the wrong man still festers behind bars.   For Detective Amanda Lacey, family always comes first. But when a digger unearths a skeleton in her father-in-law's garden, she has to balance her heart with her desire for justice. And with darkness lurking just beneath the surface, DS Lacey must push her feelings to one side to discover the chilling truth.   As the sins of the past haunt both detectives, will solving the crimes have consequences that echo for the rest of their lives?   Scream Blue Murder is the sixth brilliant and captivating novel featuring DC Jack Rutherford and DS Amanda Lacey by master storyteller Linda Coles. "Move over Agatha Christie, there's a new dame in town." Amazon reviewer. If you like crimes featuring ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances, then you'll love this gripping novel.

A tough detective. A family on the rocks. The greatest danger may come from inside his own house…   Detective Sergeant Duncan Riley has always worked hard to maintain order on the streets of Manchester. But when a series of incidents at home cause him to worry about his wife's behaviour, he finds himself pulled in too many directions at once.   After a colleague asks for his help with a prescription drug epidemic in Croydon, he never expected the case would infiltrate his own family… Little does he know that his home and work lives are about to collide, and the detectives may not survive the aftermath. DC Jack Rutherford and DS Amanda Lacey again join forces with the Greater Manchester Police to investigate.   If you like British crime dramas featuring ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances, then you'll love this suspenseful domestic tale of deadly deceit and divided loyalties.   One Last Hit is the fourth brilliant and captivating novel featuring DC Jack Rutherford and DS Amanda Lacey by master storyteller Linda Coles. "Move over Agatha Christie, there's a new dame in town." Amazon reviewer.

A cold winter's night in Croydon and pensioner Nelly Raven lies dead and naked on the floor of her living room. The scene bears all the hallmarks of a burglary gone wrong.   It's just the beginning.   Ron Butcher rose to the top of London's gangland by "fixing things". But are his extensive crooked connections of use when death knocks at his own family's door? Baker Kit Morris will do anything to keep his family business alive. Desperate for cash, he hatches a risky plan that lands him in trouble. As he struggles to stay out of prison, he forges an unlikely friendship with an aging local thug.   And then there's the Banker, Lee Meady, a man with personal problems of his own. Just how does it all fit together?   As DC Jack Rutherford and DS Amanda Lacey uncover the facts surrounding the case, the harrowing truth of the killer's identity leaves Jack wondering where the human race went so badly wrong.   Butcher Baker Banker is the seventh brilliant and captivating novel featuring DC Jack Rutherford and DS Amanda Lacey by master storyteller Linda Coles. "Move over Agatha Christie, there's a new dame in town." Amazon reviewer. "A clear heir to the detective throne of Agatha Christie." Amazon review

Get three brilliant and captivating stories together featuring British detectives Jack Rutherford and Amanda Lacey by master storyteller Linda Coles. "Move over Agatha Christie, there's a new dame in town." Amazon reviewer.   Here's what's in this collection:   One Last Hit   The greatest danger may come from inside his own home.   Detective Duncan Riley has always worked hard to maintain order on the streets of Manchester. But when a series of incidents at home cause him to worry about his wife's behaviour, he finds himself pulled in too many directions at once. After a colleague at a south London station asks for his input concerning a local drug epidemic, he never expected their case would infiltrate his own family…And a situation that spirals out of control...   DC Jack Rutherford and DS Amanda Lacey join in the investigation.   Hey You, Pretty Face   An abandoned infant. Three girls stolen in the night. Can one overworked detective find the connection to save them all?   London, 1999. Short-staffed during a holiday week, Detective Jack Rutherford can't afford to spend time on the couch. With a skeleton staff, he's forced to handle a deserted infant and a trio of missing girls almost single-handedly. Despite the work overload, Jack has a sneaking suspicion that the baby and the abductions are somehow connected…   Can he get them all home?   Scream Blue Murder   Two cold cases are about to turn red hot…   Detective Jack Rutherford's instincts have only sharpened with age. So when a violent road fatality reminds him of a near-identical crime from 15 years earlier, he digs up the past to investigate both. But with one case already closed, he fears the wrong man still festers behind bars.   For Detective Amanda Lacey, family always comes first. But when a digger unearths a skeleton in her father-in-law's garden, she has to balance her heart with her desire for justice. And with darkness lurking just beneath the surface, DS Lacey must push her feelings to one side to discover the chilling truth.   As the sins of the past haunt both detectives, will solving the crimes have consequences that echo for the rest of their lives? If you like British crime dramas featuring ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances, then you'll love these stories.

"Move over Agatha Christie, there's a new dame in town." Amazon reviewer. Get six brilliant and captivating stories together featuring British detectives Jack Rutherford and Amanda Lacey by master storyteller Linda Coles.   Here's what's in this collection:   The Hunted   They kill wild animals for sport. She's about to return the favour…   Dark Service   Taylor never felt the blade pressed to her scalp. She wakes frightened and alone in an unfamiliar hotel room with a near shaved head and a warning… tell no one.   One Last Hit   The greatest danger may come from inside his own home. Detective Duncan Riley has always worked hard to maintain order on the streets of Manchester. But when a series of incidents at home cause him to worry about his wife's behaviour, he finds himself pulled in too many directions at once.   Hey You, Pretty Face   London, Winter, 1999. An abandoned baby. Three girls stolen in the night. Two connected cases? When an abandoned newborn baby is discovered, DC Jack Rutherford becomes involved. Covering the holiday period almost singlehandedly, resources are at breaking point and he's pushed to his limit. While searching for the young mother, evidence of an organized crime ring almost breaks his heart leaving Jack wondering how he can put so many wrongs, right. Can he solve the case before the girls are lost forever? Welcome to the human race…   Scream Blue Murder   Two cold cases are about to turn red hot…   Detective Jack Rutherford's instincts have only sharpened with age. So when a violent road fatality reminds him of a near-identical crime from 15 years earlier, he digs up the past to investigate both. But with one case already closed, he fears the wrong man still festers behind bars. For Detective Amanda Lacey, family always comes first. But when a digger unearths a skeleton in her father-in-law's garden, she has to balance her heart with her desire for justice. And with darkness lurking just beneath the surface, DS Lacey must push her feelings to one side to discover the chilling truth. As the sins of the past haunt both detectives, will solving the crimes have consequences that echo for the rest of their lives?   Butcher Baker Banker   A cold Croydon winter's night and pensioner Nelly Raven lies dead and naked on the floor of her living room. The scene bears all the hallmarks of a burglary gone wrong.   It's just the beginning.   Ron Butcher rose to the top of London's gangland by "fixing things". But are his extensive crooked connections of use when death knocks at his own family's door? Baker Kit Morris will do anything to keep his family business alive. Desperate for cash, he hatches a risky plan that lands him in trouble. As he struggles to stay out of prison, he forges an unlikely friendship with an aging local thug.   And then there's the Banker, Lee Meady, a man with personal problems of his own. Just how does it all fit together?   As DC Jack Rutherford and DS Amanda Lacey uncover the facts surrounding the case, the harrowing truth of the killer's identity leaves Jack wondering where the human race went so badly wrong.   More intriguing stories featuring ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances that will keep you turning the pages and wanting more.

Get three brilliant and captivating stories together featuring British detectives Jack Rutherford and Amanda Lacey by master storyteller Linda Coles. "Move over Agatha Christie, there's a new dame in town." Amazon reviewer.   Here's what's in this collection:   Dark Service Taylor never felt the blade pressed to her scalp. She wakes frightened and alone in an unfamiliar hotel room with a near shaved head and a warning… tell no one. As detectives Amanda Lacey and Jack Rutherford investigate, they venture deep into the fetish-fueled underbelly of the dark web. The traumatized woman is only the latest victim in a decade-long string of disturbing and unusual thefts. To take down a black market, they'll go undercover. But just when justice seems within reach, an unexpected event sends their sting operation spiraling out of control. Their only chance at catching the culprits lies with a local reporter… and a scandal that could ruin them all.   One Last Hit   The greatest danger may come from inside his own home.   Detective Duncan Riley has always worked hard to maintain order on the streets of Manchester. But when a series of incidents at home cause him to worry about his wife's behaviour, he finds himself pulled in too many directions at once. After a colleague at a south London station asks for his input concerning a local drug epidemic, he never expected their case would infiltrate his own family…And a situation that spirals out of control...   DC Jack Rutherford and DS Amanda Lacey join in the investigation.   Hey You, Pretty Face   An abandoned infant. Three girls stolen in the night. Can one overworked detective find the connection to save them all?   1999. London, winter. Short-staffed during a holiday week, Detective Jack Rutherford can't afford to spend time on the couch. With a skeleton staff, he's forced to handle a deserted infant and a trio of missing girls almost single-handedly. Despite the overload, Jack has a sneaking suspicion that the baby and the abductions are somehow connected…   Can he get them home in time?

Get three brilliant and captivating stories together featuring British detectives Jack Rutherford and Amanda Lacey by master storyteller Linda Coles. "Move over Agatha Christie, there's a new dame in town." Amazon reviewer.   Here's what's in this collection:   Hey You, Pretty Face   London, Winter, 1999. An abandoned baby. Three girls stolen in the night. Two connected cases?   When an abandoned newborn baby is discovered, DC Jack Rutherford becomes involved.   Covering the holiday period almost singlehandedly, resources are at breaking point and he's pushed to his limit.   While searching for the young mother, evidence of an organized crime ring almost breaks his heart leaving Jack wondering how he can put so many wrongs, right. Can he solve the case before the girls are lost forever?   Welcome to the human race…   Scream Blue Murder   Two cold cases are about to turn red hot…   Detective Jack Rutherford's instincts have only sharpened with age. So when a violent road fatality reminds him of a near-identical crime from 15 years earlier, he digs up the past to investigate both. But with one case already closed, he fears the wrong man still festers behind bars.   For Detective Amanda Lacey, family always comes first. But when a digger unearths a skeleton in her father-in-law's garden, she has to balance her heart with her desire for justice. And with darkness lurking just beneath the surface, DS Lacey must push her feelings to one side to discover the chilling truth.   As the sins of the past haunt both detectives, will solving the crimes have consequences that echo for the rest of their lives?   Butcher Baker Banker   A cold Croydon winter's night and pensioner Nelly Raven lies dead and naked on the floor of her living room. The scene bears all the hallmarks of a burglary gone wrong.   It's just the beginning.   Ron Butcher rose to the top of London's gangland by "fixing things". But are his extensive crooked connections of use when death knocks at his own family's door? Baker Kit Morris will do anything to keep his family business alive. Desperate for cash, he hatches a risky plan that lands him in trouble. As he struggles to stay out of prison, he forges an unlikely friendship with an aging local thug.   And then there's the Banker, Lee Meady, a man with personal problems of his own. Just how does it all fit together?   As DC Jack Rutherford and DS Amanda Lacey uncover the facts surrounding the case, the harrowing truth of the killer's identity leaves Jack wondering where the human race went so badly wrong.   More intriguing stories featuring ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances that will keep you turning the pages and wanting more.

Get three brilliant and captivating stories together featuring British detectives Jack Rutherford and Amanda Lacey by master storyteller Linda Coles. "Move over Agatha Christie, there's a new dame in town." Amazon reviewer.   Here's what's in this collection:   The Hunted   They kill wild animals for sport. She's about to return the favour…   A spate of distressing big-game hunter posts are clogging up her newsfeed. As hunters brag about the exotic animals they've murdered, a passionate veterinarian can no longer sit back and do nothing.   To stop the killings, she creates her own endangered list of hunters. By stalking their profiles and infiltrating their inner circles, she vows to take them out one-by-one. And she won't stop until their kind is extinct...   Dark Service   Taylor never felt the blade pressed to her scalp. She wakes frightened and alone in an unfamiliar hotel room with a near shaved head and a warning… tell no one. As detectives Amanda Lacey and Jack Rutherford investigate, they venture deep into the fetish-fueled underbelly of the dark web. The traumatized woman is only the latest victim in a decade-long string of disturbing and unusual thefts. To take down a black market, they'll go undercover. But just when justice seems within reach, an unexpected event sends their sting operation spiraling out of control. Their only chance at catching the culprits lies with a local reporter… and a scandal that could ruin them all.   One Last Hit   The greatest danger may come from inside his own home.   Detective Duncan Riley has always worked hard to maintain order on the streets of Manchester. But when a series of incidents at home cause him to worry about his wife's behaviour, he finds himself pulled in too many directions at once. After a colleague at a south London station asks for his input concerning a local drug epidemic, he never expected their case would infiltrate his own family…And a situation that spirals out of control...   DC Jack Rutherford and DS Amanda Lacey join in the investigation.   If you like British crime drama featuring ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances, then you'll love these stories.