High Force

FROM THE MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR

Get ready to be gripped by the thrilling mystery detective novel from the bestselling author of Holy Island , perfect for fans of Elly Griffiths and Ann Cleeves.

"She keeps company with the best mystery writers" - The Times

"A literary phenomenon" - Evening Chronicle

Hell has unleashed a demon – and he’s coming for you…

Detective Chief Inspector Ryan’s worst nightmare has just become a reality. Notorious serial killer The Hacker has escaped prison and kidnapped one of his best detectives from her own home. His brutality is the stuff of legend – Ryan lost his sister and nearly his own life bringing the man to justice first time around. Can Ryan do it again to save his friend?

There’s a nationwide manhunt underway but the trail has gone cold and fear spreads like a virus. Ryan and his team must find The Hacker before he takes another life – but are they too late?

The clock is ticking…

Murder and mystery are peppered with romance and humour in this fast-paced crime whodunit set amidst the spectacular Northumbrian landscape.

Author: LJ Ross

Crime & mystery

Published on 8 Jan 2026 by Cornerstone.