Simon McCleave

"Detective Inspector Ruth Hunter lives with the pain of her partner’s mysterious and unsolved disappearance. About to hit fifty, the veteran police officer trades in the crime-ridden streets of London for a more peaceful life in rural North Wales. But Ruth has barely settled into her new position in North Wales Police, when the body of a brutally murdered woman is discovered... with strange symbols carved into her skin. Teaming up with an obstinate deputy, Ruth struggles to eliminate anyone from a long line of suspects. When another slain victim is discovered with the same cryptic markings, she’s forced to re-think the investigation. Has Ruth got what it takes to solve the case before the murderer attacks again?"--Publisher.

The Snowdonia Killings

A missing teenager. A web of prison corruption and human trafficking. Can DI Ruth Hunter blow the lid off the case in time to save a sixteen-year-old girl? Detective Inspector Ruth Hunter has resolved to put the grief of her missing partner behind her and continue to make a life away from London in Snowdonia. When a sixteen year old girl, Rosie, mysteriously vanishes, the case brings up unresolved issues from the past for Ruth. Ruth realises that the key to Rosie's disappearance might lie within a violent battle for control of a local prison. As they race against the clock, Ruth, and her sidekick DS Nick Evans, begin to uncover slavery, intimidation and bribery, only to find that the repercussions of the investigation damage those they are closest to. The Devil's Cliff Killings is the fourth book in the suspenseful Ruth Hunter Crime Thriller series. If you like chilling police procedurals, true-to-life characters, and psychological twists, then you'll love Simon McCleave's page-turning thrill ride.

The Devil's Cliff Killings

Bestselling phenomenon Simon McCleave is back with a brand new novel that will keep you up until the early hours...

The Dark Tide (The Anglesey Series)

A double suicide. A dark investigation into historic abuse. Can DI Ruth Hunter link the present killings to secrets of the past before the killer strikes again?Detective Inspector Ruth Hunter has resolved to put her past life in London behind her. So when two seemingly routine suicides start to look suspicious, Ruth is keen to throw herself into a new investigation, lead her CID team and solve what appears to be a complex case. However, as the former London detective digs into the past of the victims' lives, she uncovers a dark web of abuse within the music industry. Tracking down clues alongside her hot-headed partner DS Nick Evans, Ruth becomes increasingly frustrated by an investigation where there is no obvious prime suspect. It's not until there is a shocking twist, that Ruth and her team are able to put the pieces together of a baffling case. Can she track down the killer before they disappear for good...? The Berwyn River Killings is the fifth book in the gripping Ruth Hunter Crime Thriller series. If you like chilling police procedurals, true-to-life characters, and psychological twists, then you'll love Simon McCleave's page-turner.

A Snowdonia Murder Mystery

The Berwyn River Killings

When a young woman is discovered in Wrexham covered in someone else's blood, it seems that a horrendous crime has been committed. The only questions are who and where. But there's a major problem. She can't remember a thing - not even her name! Once the grisly crime has been uncovered, the Llancastell CID team must track down the killer before they strike again.

The Wrexham 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 Menai Bridge Killings

Bestselling phenomenon Simon McCleave is back with another gripping, atmospheric new crime thriller series set on the Isle of Anglesey, Wales. ‘An intriguing crime thriller’ The Sun ‘Full of twists and with plenty of atmosphere.’ – Million-copy bestseller Faith Martin

In Too Deep (The Anglesey Series, Book 2)

"A fanatical religious cult. A growing list of missing teenagers. Can DI Ruth Hunter and DS Nick Evans uncover the dark secrets of Solace Farm before there is another ritual killing?" --

The Solace Farm Killings

The White Forest Killings

"Detective Ruth Hunter’s ongoing quest for her missing partner has taken a dramatic twist as she continues to live her life away from London in Snowdonia. When a popular rugby coach is brutally murdered, and a young woman vanishes, Ruth must examine the secret lives of a local community in shock. As Ruth, and her sidekick DS Nick Evans, begin to uncover a confusing mesh of dark deception, she realises that the answer might lie in the victim’s own clandestine life. However, every time Ruth thinks she has the killer in her sights the case turns to implicate another suspect." --

The Conway Harbour 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. 'The Dee Valley Killings' is the third book in the acclaimed DI Ruth Hunter Crime Thriller series. If you like dark, psychologically complex characters and a gripping rollercoaster of a plot, then this book is for you.

The Dee Valley Killings

A murdered millionaire. A violent drug operation. Can a detective with a haunted past stop the next assassination? Detective Inspector Ruth Hunter is still struggling to deal with her stress. So when the body of a businessman washes up on a secluded North Wales shore, the former London cop is anxious to prove she can lead the local investigative team and nail the killer. But as she digs into the dead millionaire's business affairs, DI Hunter discovers a disturbing link to an infamous Liverpudlian drug lord... Tracking down clues alongside a hot-headed partner, she worries his private vendetta could seriously jeopardize bringing the gangster to justice. And between botched raids, tight-lipped suspects, and a slew of cold case murders, she's sure the criminal mastermind must have corrupt players in his pocket... Can Hunter take down the mobster before he orders a highly personal hit? The Harlech Beach Killings is the second book in the suspenseful Ruth Hunter Crime Thriller series. If you like chilling police procedurals, true-to-life characters, and psychological twists, then you'll love Simon McCleave's page-turning thrill ride. A murdered millionaire. A violent drug operation. Can a detective with a haunted past stop the next assassination?

The Harlech Beach Killings

A Fatal shooting. A vulnerable eyewitness. DI Ruth Hunter and her partner, DS Nick Evans, must track down the killers before they find a key witness - a ten-year-old boy, Daniel. 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 have been 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. With the case now faltering, Ruth begins to suspect that the key to solving the murders actually lies in Daniel's early childhood. Can she unlock the dark secrets of Daniel's past before the killers catch up with him?

The Chirk Castle Killings

"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's discovered that the victim had recently started a relationship with a much younger man, the focus of the investigation changes. When another body is discovered hidden on a boat, Ruth and her team are forced to re-evaluate the case. With time running out, Ruth realises that the victim's plans for a new life might just be the key to finding the killer." -- back cover.

The Llandudno Pier Killings

"A murdered journalist. A controversial plan for a local nuclear plant. A bitter, divided community. Can DI Ruth Hunter track down the killer before they strike again?"--Publisher

The Portmeirion Killings

The Lake Vyrnwy Killings

The River Seine Killings 

Bestselling phenomenon Simon McCleave is back with another gripping, atmospheric new crime thriller series set on the Isle of Anglesey, Wales. 'An intriguing crime thriller' The Sun 'Full of twists and with plenty of atmosphere.' - Million-copy bestseller Faith Martin Some secrets should stay buried for ever... Two months since ex-Police Negotiator Laura Hart was forced back into action after her son's kidnap, she has re-joined the force as a DI. On her first day, an anonymous tip-off leads to the discovery of a skeleton in a crumbling castle ruin near the seaside town of Beaumaris, Anglesey. Laura can't wait to prove herself by solving the case and when the investigation leads her to MI5 and the Real IRA, she knows she's on the trail of something truly explosive. But some people will do anything to stop their secrets coming out - as the rising body count shows. With the threat drawing in and her family yet again in danger, this time, is Laura in too deep? A pulse-pounding, atmospheric crime thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for fans of L.J. Ross, Ann Cleeves, Elly Griffiths and Val McDermid . Readers love Simon McCleave! 'The fact that I've already pre-ordered the next book in this series says it all really.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'If you've never read Simon's books, take the chance and find yourself a new go-to writer.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Good action with unpredictable twists and turns to keep you from putting down the book.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Thanks, Simon, for another great book- please keep 'em coming!!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Not enjoyed a book more for years! A real page-turner.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

In Too Deep (the Anglesey Series, Book 2)

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"Detective Inspector Ruth Hunter is still struggling with her stress. So when the body of a businessman washes up on a secluded North Wales shore, the former London cop is anxious to prove she can lead the local investigative team and nail the killer. But as she digs into the dead millionaire's business affairs, DI Hunter discovers a disturbing link to an infamous Merseyside drug lord..." -- Amazon --

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